bear1998
ArboristSite Operative
Hella all....I have few question about dead standing red oak. Any ideas how long it takes until it starts to be punky. I have some nice ones (18-22 in.) At the bottom...I find that on average the wood is very good for the first 15 feet or so from the base and then its hit or miss. What's funny is after that the next couple ft. might be 3/4s punk and it goes back to some without much.
I have some oaks that are 12-15 across at base and I have an average of 1 to 11/2 in of punk below the bark if any.
Its so time consuming to slit the junk off the sides however its to much work involved not to make use of it. I figured it was standing dead too long. By the way most of the trees are 30-40 ft tall....all the twigs n stuff are gone...thanks
I have some oaks that are 12-15 across at base and I have an average of 1 to 11/2 in of punk below the bark if any.
Its so time consuming to slit the junk off the sides however its to much work involved not to make use of it. I figured it was standing dead too long. By the way most of the trees are 30-40 ft tall....all the twigs n stuff are gone...thanks