Topic 'Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove?' in forum 'General Questions'

Topic 'Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove?' in forum 'General Questions' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21345814 en Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:51 EDT Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:51 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21842771 said by tschmidt:

said by TherapyChick:

From what I've heard, the pine wood has a lot of sap in it that coats the inside of the fireplace.

Depends on the fire and how well the wood is cured.

Pine is very resinous. You want the resin to burn in the fire box and not be vaporized and carried up the flue where is condenses into Creosote.

/tom
That's probably true, I was just always told growing up to not burn the pine logs, only the oak. Might have been one of those "old wives tales" or something.

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Don’t waste the tree!
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Huh? You are missing an N....

So back at ya Hunh?

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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21842538 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:35:26 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21841990 said by TherapyChick:

From what I've heard, the pine wood has a lot of sap in it that coats the inside of the fireplace.
Depends on the fire and how well the wood is cured.

Pine is very resinous. You want the resin to burn in the fire box and not be vaporized and carried up the flue where is condenses into Creosote.

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reply to signmeuptoo

Get an oil burner.....and a new room mate.

reply to signmeuptoo

Get an oil burner.....and a new room mate.

Like maybe one from IRAN???.

I'd rather just move south.... as I did...Canadien border to CUban border... and freezing when its 60... and need a jacket and long pants, instead or T and shorts.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21838481 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:40:48 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21837583 Truth is thousands of people in the western and northern states myself included burn pine.
With a good install on a stainless steel triple wall all fuel chimney pipe you can burn coal to green wood.
It is better to run your stove hot and not chock the fire.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21837583 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:36:13 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21505888
What REALLY causes creosote to build up? Creosote is the condensation of unburned, flammable particulates present in the exhausting flue gas (smoke). The actual cause of creosote condensation, is the surface temperature of the flue in which the flue gas comes in contact. Like hot breath on a cold mirror, if the surface temperature of the flue is cool, it will cause the vaporized carbon particles in the flue gas (smoke) to solidify. This condensation is creosote build-up. If the wood you are using is rain logged, or green, the fire will tend to smolder. Wet wood causes the whole system to be cool, and inefficient. But, dry wood means a hot fire! A hot fire means a hot flue, and a hot flue means much less creosote.

Back in the early 1980's, tests were conducted to discover which kind of wood created the most creosote in a regular "open" fireplace. The results were surprising. Contrary to popular opinion, the hardwood's, like oak and madrone, created MORE creosote than the softwoods, like fir and pine. The reason for this, is that if the softwoods are dry, they create a hotter, more intense fire. The draft created by the hotter fire moves the air up the chimney faster! Because it is moving faster, the flue gas does not have as much time to condense as creosote inside the chimney. Also, because the flue gas is hotter: it does not cool down to the condensation point as quickly. On the contrary, the dense hardwood's tend to smolder more, so their flue gas temperature is cooler. Thus, more creosote is able to condense on the surface of the flue. So, saying that "fir builds up more creosote than oak" just isn't true! It is a misunderstanding to think that it's the pitch in wood which causes creosote. It's not the pitch that is the problem, it's the water IN the pitch. Once the water in the wood has evaporated, that pitch becomes high octane fuel! When dry, softwoods burn extremely hot!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21505888 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:15:47 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21460030 in the length of time that i lived at that house (~15 years) we never had the chimney cleaned. a little trick that i learned was to burn a very clean wood (usually aspen)for a week straight week at the beginning and end of the woodburning season. this ensured that the creosote wouldn't stay in place from season to season. granted, we did have a very well built chimney, but never had a fire.

had the chimney cleaned this summer. guy who came out to clean it couldn't believe that we hadn't had it cleaned in nearly 20 years. good fireplace management is key.

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said

said by signmeuptoo:

My roomate seems to think it would be a good idea to use the wood from the felled pine tree to heat the house. I told him that I believe it would be quite hazardous to burn pine of any type due to build up in the chimney from it. Besides that, the tree was not dead when it was felled and as such, the wood is green.

We all said pine is fine as long as it's seasoned, not green.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21457089 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:33:49 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21456953
there is absolutly no more danger to burning seasoned pine then there is burning seasoned oak, maple, hickory or anything else.

All species of wood have the same btu content by weight, the only variable being density. Pine produces no more creosote than any other wood, period.

Seasoned pine will produce the exact same amount as seasoned oak. The keyword being seasoned.

In many areas of the country including the Rockies, Alaska, Pacific Northwest, etc that is all that is avalible in some areas. I know people who heat exclusivly with pine who have NEVER had a chimney fire. Some of them clean their chimney less than me, and I burn maple, hickory, etc.

Yes, pine will pop more and throw sparks. So will other species of wood, even hardwood.

If you are burning wood to heat your house, I strongly urge you to do as much research as possible.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21456953 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:11:49 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21353300 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21353300 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:14:00 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21352712 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21352712 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:00:13 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21352386 said by PolarBear03:

Just make sure you take all your wi-fi devices far far away first ;) Routers that normally xmit 50 or so mW of power REALLY complain when they get hit with 1000W of power :D
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said by signmeuptoo:

What frustrates me is that my roomate is sometimes a Mr. Knowitall even when he doesn't know what he is talking about. For instance: I am a LASER technologist among other things, and went to college for it, but he will argue about that topic with me even though he has little college and no LASER training.

He laughed at me when I told him it would cause creosote build up a few weeks ago, he made a face at me and got mad. Sometimes it is really hard living here, heh.

You should remember the crede of the LASER technologist: never get frustrated just because someone makes a face at you and gets mad.

Instead, just use that 1KW X-ray LASER you're keeping under the bed and burn out his gonads when he's in the shower.

tmh
Neah...just bypass the safety system in the microwave, bring it to the bathroom and turn it on when he is in the shower...I like my friends well done.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21351529 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:00:52 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21351493
But yeah wood stove (if I picture it correctly) is the covered metal piece thing with no real opennings but the chimney (and the flap to add more wood). That should be safe from sparks, but you will have to clean the flume more often.
Fire place on the other hand is more dangerous since pine sparks like a firecracker and if your screen is a chainlink gate then some of it might bypass the three foot fireprooffloor and hit the carpet...it did at my house.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21351493 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:54:59 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21351447 said by signmeuptoo:

What frustrates me is that my roomate is sometimes a Mr. Knowitall even when he doesn't know what he is talking about. For instance: I am a LASER technologist among other things, and went to college for it, but he will argue about that topic with me even though he has little college and no LASER training.

He laughed at me when I told him it would cause creosote build up a few weeks ago, he made a face at me and got mad. Sometimes it is really hard living here, heh.
You should remember the crede of the LASER technologist: never get frustrated just because someone makes a face at you and gets mad.

Instead, just use that 1KW X-ray LASER you're keeping under the bed and burn out his gonads when he's in the shower.

tmh]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21351447 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:44:11 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21349535 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21349535 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:31:51 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21349429 --
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He laughed at me when I told him it would cause creosote build up a few weeks ago, he made a face at me and got mad. Sometimes it is really hard living here, heh.You weren't sure either. Otherwise you wouldn't have asked the question here, unless you're just ranting.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21349400 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:08:30 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21349116 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21349116 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:12:21 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21348711 »www.oregonfireplaces.com/StoveStafety.htm

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Think "Fire Prevention"

1. Clear the area around the fireplace and chimney
2. Always use a fireplace screen
3. Never overload the fireplace
4. Keep a fire extinguisher on hand
5. When building a fire, place logs at the rear
6. Never leave fire unattended
7. Keep wood stacked, covered, and out-of-doors
8. Have your fireplace inspected annually

Think "Clean"

1. Have your fireplace inspected and cleaned annually
2. Choose the right fuel
3. Use seasoned wood
4. Burn smartly
5. Minimize creosote buildup
6. Make a fire that fits your fireplace
7. Keep your fireplace in good working condition
8. Read and follow the label when using firelogs
9. If your fireplace is equipped with glass doors, leave them open while burning a firelog

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Get an oil burner.....and a new room mate.
Get the new room mate!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21348595 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:03:45 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21348266 --
I used to be indecisive, now I am not sure.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21348266 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:18:25 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21348252 said by toplevelpot:

which brings up how long's it been since your chimney's been cleaned. Are you owning the house, or renting? The last places I lived that had fireplaces were both apts. and you NEVER got yer chimney sweeped (caveats: I lived in Cali all me life, and I'd assume the complex mgrs. being maybe similar, would be uninformed as I was at the time; in califonia fireplaces are more status/option than utilitarian unless yer high elevation).
Get outside the cities into rural areas of CA like here in Mendocino County in NorCal, and wood and pellet stoves are extensively used.
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Get an oil burner.....and a new room mate.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21347547 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:06:44 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21347311 --
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green wood is not okay to burn.

as long as you have your chimney inspected and cleaned annually there is nothing to worry about.... unless you burn green wood :hmm:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21346803 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:56:02 EDT Re: Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21346600 said by jack b:

Most pine varieties are a sappy, soft wood. It burns fast and hot. I would not burn it alone and absolutely not right away. You can burn a small piece or two to get the fire started and mix some in with other hardwood to burn only after it sat and seasoned for a long time (like 18 months).
This is good advice. I heated primarily with wood for 10-15 years, and pine is excellent for kindling, bad for mass burning (due to creosote and burning quickly).

If you're concerned about creosote buildup, let the fire really burn hot for an hour or so every couple days. Creosote deposits in chimneys and stovepipes will get solid and crack and fall, which is preferable to staying in place, building up, and catching fire.
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Having said that, you can burn the pine a little bit at a time as long as you're using mostly good hardwood. The pine can be used as kindling, etc
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What frustrates me is that my roomate is sometimes a Mr. Knowitall even when he doesn't know what he is talking about. He laughed at me when I told him it would cause creosote build up a few weeks ago, he made a face at me and got mad. Sometimes it is really hard living here, heh.
Tell him STFU and if he wants to pay for the wood, he may do so. But for safe heat, you should stand up and tell him what is what. Pine is sappy and soft. It has veins of sap that will not only create creosote in the flue but can also explode deposits of pitch which could throw embers out of the fireplace and start a fire in the living room. :o Of course, that's only if there is no screen in front of the fireplace.

Unseasoned (green)pine is worse. Stay away from it for at least one year. It won't burn properly. And, it's a bitch to split.

Or you could arrange for other living arrangements. ;)
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Assuming it is well seasoned (which yours is not) burning Pine is not a problem but you need to make sure fire does not get too hot or too cool. Because Pine is not very dense it tends to burn very hot, but only for a short period of time. On the other hand if fire is not hot enough volatiles will vaporize rather then burn in the stove. If chimney cools gas enough vapor condenses forming Creosote creating a potential fire hazard. Chimmney fires are to be avoided at all cost - that can be truely harrowing experiences.

I'd suggest cutting felled tree to stove length and split it. Store outside under a tarp until next year. Use a little at a time next year. Hat to waste free wood just be careful.

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Pine also makes excellent kindling as it starts fast.

I say experiment and find out whether you like it.

I know there are different varieties of pine, so YMMV.

Save yourself some bucks, and use the wood.

Edit: I see that you mentioned it was still green. ALWAYS use seasoned wood.
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Most pine varieties are a sappy, soft wood. It burns fast and hot. I would not burn it alone and absolutely not right away. You can burn a small piece or two to get the fire started and mix some in with other hardwood to burn only after it sat and seasoned for a long time (like 18 months).
Dead on, use for kindling
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He laughed at me when I told him it would cause creosote build up a few weeks ago, he made a face at me and got mad. Sometimes it is really hard living here, heh.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21345834 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:05:55 EDT Is it unsafe to burn Pine in wood stove? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Is-it-unsafe-to-burn-Pine-in-wood-stove-21345814
My roomate seems to think it would be a good idea to use the wood from the felled pine tree to heat the house. I told him that I believe it would be quite hazardous to burn pine of any type due to build up in the chimney from it. Besides that, the tree was not dead when it was felled and as such, the wood is green.

Am I right? If I am, what types of wood ARE bad to use? If I am wrong, can you burn just anything?

Note, I did sweep the chimney over the springtime this year.
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