{"id":1541,"date":"2022-04-16T17:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T17:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=1541"},"modified":"2022-04-16T18:57:17","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T18:57:17","slug":"can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Burn Wood with Nails in It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trying to remove each and every nail from old lumber can be a laborious task but on the other hand, you can also end up harming yourself if you leave them in. Let\u2019s take a look at what should you do if you wish to burn that old lumber as firewood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Burning wood with nails inside them should be okay as long as the wood is not very fresh or wet. However, you should try to remove the nails if there are a lot of them stuck inside the firewood. For removing the nails after the firewood has been burnt, you can either use a magnet or a small shovel before you dispose of the ash.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Wood-with-Nails-in-It.jpg\" alt=\"burning wood with nails in it\" class=\"wp-image-1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Wood-with-Nails-in-It.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Wood-with-Nails-in-It-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theyardable.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-You-Burn-Wood-with-Nails-in-It-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/#Can_You_Burn_Wood_with_Nails\" title=\"Can You Burn Wood with Nails?\">Can You Burn Wood with Nails?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/#Can_You_Burn_Palette_Wood_with_Nails_in_It\" title=\"Can You Burn Palette Wood with Nails in It?\">Can You Burn Palette Wood with Nails in It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/#What_Precautions_Should_You_Take_Before_Cutting_Firewood\" title=\"What Precautions Should You Take Before Cutting Firewood?\">What Precautions Should You Take Before Cutting Firewood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/#How_to_Remove_Nails_Before_Burning_the_Firewood\" title=\"How to Remove Nails Before Burning the Firewood?\">How to Remove Nails Before Burning the Firewood?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/#How_to_Remove_the_Nails_After_the_Wood_Has_Been_Burnt\" title=\"How to Remove the Nails After the Wood Has Been Burnt?\">How to Remove the Nails After the Wood Has Been Burnt?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-nails-in-it\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Burn_Wood_with_Nails\"><\/span>Can You Burn Wood with Nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have come across some firewood that is otherwise great for use but is ridden with nails, it should be okay to burn it as long as you take some precautions beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to note is that the nail will not burn or melt in any case, it is made of metal so in most cases, it will just end up becoming superheated and fall off into the ash. You will have to remove the nails later on from the <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/how-to-dispose-of-fireplace-ashes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ash though before disposing of it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if the piece of firewood has a lot of nails inside it, then it is better to remove as many as you can. This is not only for safety reasons but having a lot of nails will reduce the efficiency of the firewood. The wood will not burn for as long and as hot as it could have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Burn_Palette_Wood_with_Nails_in_It\"><\/span>Can You Burn Palette Wood with Nails in It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is<a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-pallet-wood\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1526\"> okay to burn pallet wood <\/a>with nails in them as long as it is <a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-you-burn-wood-with-paint-on-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1535\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not covered with paint<\/a> or other harmful substances as they can release a lot of harmful fumes. Other than this, follow the guidelines as stated above and you should be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Precautions_Should_You_Take_Before_Cutting_Firewood\"><\/span>What Precautions Should You Take Before Cutting Firewood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to cut the firewood before using it, especially with a chainsaw, you need to be extra careful. Chainsaw blades move very fast and if they come in contact with even one nail, it can send them flying like projectiles along with the chain. This can be very dangerous to not only you but any person around you during the time. Try to remove as many nails as you can before using a chainsaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is not necessary if the nails are not around the area where you want to use the chainsaw, for example, if the nails are at the end of the wood and you have to cut through the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flying nails can act like bullets and even have the potential to pierce through humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Nails_Before_Burning_the_Firewood\"><\/span>How to Remove Nails Before Burning the Firewood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are a lot of methods for removing nails from wood, the easiest one would be to use pliers or a crowbar and pull them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another method is to cut the firewood around the area where the nails are, this makes it easier to remove them as there is not a lot of wood surrounding the nails.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_the_Nails_After_the_Wood_Has_Been_Burnt\"><\/span>How to Remove the Nails After the Wood Has Been Burnt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the wood has been completely burnt and turned into ash, you can either scoop up the nails using a shovel and a dustpan or use a magnet to pick them up. The latter is really helpful if you wish to leave some ash in the fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a magnet will also help if you wish to use the remaining ash as compost in your garden or in areas where people or cars might go through frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you should try to remove the nails before burning the wood, it is okay to burn the lumber as long as the wood is seasoned and healthy however, a lot of nails will also lead to reduced firewood efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended reading: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/what-you-can-burn-in-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Can And Can Not Burn In Your Fireplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trying to remove each and every nail from old lumber can be a laborious task but on the other hand, you can also end up harming yourself if you leave them in. 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