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I don't know what I'm going to do about this. On the bright side, I will have a few years worth of firewood and one less tree to worry about catching on fire. On the dark side, I have a big tree dangling from the patio cover and a badly broken sprinkler pipe. It's always something.
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6 Comments:
were you home when it happened? I guess call a tree surgeon... that is what I would do. my first thought was about trees and fire... one less to worry about.
good luck
Melissa,
I can't see what type of tree that is, but if it is softwood - or has needles, it's not a good idea to burn it in a fireplace. The pitch from those types of wood accumulates, and can cause a chimney fire.
Looks like Seattle's weather has moved far south. I think it's too late for a surgeon. Maybe an out of work lumberjack is in order.
We've burned a few cords of pine trees in our fireplace without incident. The chimney has been professionally cleaned as required.
Think of all the new shade you have on the back patio. :)
Not to be argumentative . . . just passing on:
The United States Department of Energy website states: "It is not a good idea to burn pine products in your home. Pine products, due to the resin in them, burn very hot, crackle and spit a lot throwing burning particles around, and the pine tar in the combustion products coats the inside of the flue, leading to a potential fire hazard. IN SHORT, do not burn pine wood products in your fireplace or in the open or you are asking for big trouble."
Madwag, I wasn't home when the tree blew over.
Bulldog, I didn't know that pine trees shouldn't be burned in the fireplace. Thanks for the advice.
Alan, we don't have a lot of lumberjacks down here. Thanks for sending us your weather.
Lisa, it certainly is shady and dark. Just what I need in the winter. :)
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