Wood to old?

[littleuing]

Well last night i did something I would guess most people will never do. I burned 100+ year old splits. It burned just fine.

My house is an old log house that was added onto.. We cut an opening in it a while back. Last night i decided i wasnt going to use the wood for any projects so i cut up and split it. About 12 logs 8-14 inches. So much for the theory wood can be to old.

 

[Shane Collins]

Did you test the MC? I wonder what it was.

 

[littleuing]

Tested one it was 16... Its been sitting outside and was under my porch when i got sidding put on and they tossed it in the yard while they were working and had some rain and it was on the ground. Assuming it sucked up moisture. I should have Kept it inside or at least got it off the ground faster when i got siding. But none the less 16% isnt bad.

 

[Shane Collins]

Good stuff. Can't beat seasoning it for 100 years.

 

[Paulywalnut]

A while back somebody on here had discovered some 100 year old oak in an old barn. It burned great.

 

[bboulier]

Nice story!

 

[Starstuff]

Yeah, the 1915s are just coming into maturation. Tannins should be well developed and nice bouquet with a touch of pleasant mustiness. That was a good year for trees.

 

[markam]

I burn 100+ year old splits all the time. They are just from 100+ year old trees.