Floor joists as firewood

[JohnRS4]

Having an extension done and the have loads of offcuts from the joists and rafters. Is it OK to use them in my log fie which is a cassette type in the wall. Was told they might spit a bit but as its enclosed shouldnt b a problem.

[mhill]

Just lob it all on and shut the door, it will be fine. The only thing i wont burn is anything covered in paint or plastics.

[herbialfa]

^^^^^ What he said^^^^^^^

& don't put loft boards on the fire as well!

[thinfourth2]

Do ensure they have been removed from the house before setting fire to them.

And cutting them 100% guarantee you will hit a nail

[mk1fan]

They will spit loads.

[JohnRS4]

Tried some and they burn great. Not much spitting and no nails as they are from the new timbers being put in!!

[Globulator]

JohnRS4 said:

Having an extension done and the have loads of offcuts from the joists and rafters. Is it OK to use them in my log fie which is a cassette type in the wall. Was told they might spit a bit but as its enclosed shouldnt b a problem.

ONLY if they are untreated.
Burning the greenish tinged treated stuff leaves Arsenic Trioxide behind in the ash.

[JohnRS4]

Thats a pity as most of the wood is treated....still at least you saved me poisoning myself....better safe than sorry!!

[matts4]

I wonder how many people are burning old treated wood joists?

I bet there are a load of people out there who'll think nothing of just banging it in the log burner. (I've done it!)

Although I may refrain from using the other part of my old gazebo from last year having now found out its potentially dangerous....