Well Seasoned Oak But stacked outside

[jimmiller2]

I just installed Big jack furnace and will we using soon. I have a lot of wood that I cut 2 to 4 years ago and stacked
outside uncovered. It is mostly oak and I plan to let dry as best as possible and restack covered with tarp. Will this wood burn Ok or will creasote be a big problem. I plan to have better storage for next year.

Thanks
Jim Miller

 

[gzecc]

The oak will be green. Oak takes two years to season after its split and stacked appropriately.

 

[quads]

If it was cut, split, and stacked 2 to 4 years ago, it will be ready to burn regardless of whether it was covered or not. If you want to cover the top now, go ahead. I never cover any of mine, but keep a month's worth on the porch during heating season for easy access.

 

[jimmiller2]

Quads
That is good news and will work well with my situation. Part of my reason to start burning wood in the first place was the fact I had a lot of wood to get rid of. I live on five acres of Tenn woods that hadn't been touched for over 50 years. You can immagine all the dead and fallen over trees plus the ones I need to cut just to open the woods up a little. If I ever get thru my wood my neighbor has about 20 acres of woods with the same problem and doesn't burn wood.

 

[quads]

Sounds like you're all set! Have fun.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I agree. That should make for some fine burning.

Jim, now you know that oak takes a long time to season so you'd best get to cutting more. Get it split asap and stacked.

We do our cutting during the winter, split in late winter or early spring, leave the stacks uncovered until late fall or early winter and then cover the tops only before the snow flies.

Good luck.