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[jerkash]

When Hurricane Irene came thur this summer, she dropped lots of nice oak trees.  Just wondering if I cut lots of firewood now and placed it under a shelter, how many years would it last?

[jerkash]

Somebody surely must know the answer to this question!!  > 

[kjw58]

Oak takes at least 2-3 times longer than most wood to dry down, if you keep it of the ground and under cover, I would think it would be good for several years.  I have had oak stacked outside for 5 yrs on pallets and it burned great, I would cut every stick you can get your hands on !!    Good Luck

[BoilerHouse]

I cut, split, and staked several cords of wood (maple) that I ended up burning about 10 years later.  It burnt fine.  It was certainly dry but stil had good heat content.

[RSI]

I tried posting a reply this morning but it apparently didn't go through.
I have burned wood that had been used for floor joists (they were just flat on 2 sides and still had bark on the other) in a barn that was over 100 years old and didn't really notice any difference between it and regular firewood.

[jerkash]

Thanks for the info
Looks like I'm gonna keep cutting firewood as I have plenty of fallen trees to cut and somewhere to store it! 

[MattyNH]

oak will last for a long time. Should have no problems storing it somewhere and not rotting..