Ash

[richardwale]

Split a stack of ash today, put it in a separate pile in the barn. What do you reckon, 6 months then it's good enough to sell without any comeback, or do you guys season longer?

[gdh]

6 months should be fine for Ash if you split it then season.

[robertsonstreecare]

Is ash not good to go straight away?

[K66 LOG]

sell it now let them season it and mix with some other timber

[Paul in the woods]

Is ash not good to go straight away?

 

No. You often hear people say ash will burn green but I would add only if you have to. IIRC, felled when it's dormant, it'll have a moisture content between 30 - 45%, less than many other woods but some stove manufactures state 20%, some higher, so it will need some seasoning. How much would depend on a number of factors.

[NoRush]

6 months try 3 in this weather

[Alycidon]

Is ash not good to go straight away?

 

No, fresh cut in winter it has a MC of about 35%, that will burn but not well. It will give poor heat and be depositing excess soot and tar into the flue.

 

If it was felled last winter I doubt it will be ready by Sept but might be OK by January.

 

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[richardwale]

I'll test the mc in 3 months and let you know. It's stored in an open sided barn with lots of through wind.