Is this OK to burn in my stove?

[Matt99man]

The tree was felled some 12 months ago, the rounds were stacked on top of each other and not chopped. They seem to have stuck together with a bit if white mold, I've chopped them up and part of it is soft but dry. Is it still ok to burn?

[paulwirral]

Probably safer to burn them than those cigarettes under the chair !

[Ilovejapcrap]

Yes I burn almost anything in mine crack on

[Bridgewaterfalls]

Fine to burn as long as its properly seasoned and you have decent fire with a well drawing flue. Although the BTU will be reduced as part of the wood has been digested by the fungus.

I'd add it to a hot firebox only as it will not be the best quality fuel so getting it going can be an issue , and if any spores can actually survive combustion they will be drawn straight up the chimney if the fire is properly hot.

The main issue would be having the unburnt wood in the house prior to burning as it could release spores. Only have it in the house the night you use it.

[Murph7355]

paulwirral said:

Probably safer to burn them than those cigarettes under the chair !

Smoking felt tipped pens is a known health risk...;)

[paulwirral]

Murph7355 said:

paulwirral said:

Probably safer to burn them than those cigarettes under the chair !

Smoking felt tipped pens is a known health risk...;)

You haven't had as much to drink as I have , it's Sunday , hand your man cards back in !