2006-11-17 01:51:58 · 18 answers · asked by gngrbreadmn 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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2006-11-17 01:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burning Plywood
2017-01-17 06:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plywood is laminated with a Urea-Formaldehyde adhesive that releases Carcinogenic compounds when oxidized (burned). Also, the plys are generally made of softwood that release only small amounts of heat relative to the mass of product that you burn (yes, even "hardwood plywood" is made with softwood cores, only the outer plys are hardwood). You would be better off just getting split hardwood logs to put in your fireplace, I prefer Oak, Walnut, Lemon, Apricot, Apple, Pear, Hickory, Pecan, etc. These woods all burn for long periods of time at high temperatures, releasing small amounts of smoke and producing great quantity of heat. If you do woodworking, the fireplace is the perfect place to get rid of the unusable scraps that you would otherwise just throw away, but make sure that you only use solid wood scraps, Plywood is not worth burning.
2006-11-17 03:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by nathanael_beal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it s not a good idea as the glues used in plywood could release gases with elevated levels of formaldehyde. This is NOT HEALTHY! Recently I heard that researchers have discovered a correlation between exposure to formaldehyde and ALS (morticians use it in embalming) . Even if it was at really low levels is burning plywood worth that risk?
2015-08-21 12:12:51 · answer #4 · answered by wyz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends greatly on the plywood in question. If it is treated wood, then no, the chemicals used to waterproof the wood are caustic and when heated above 200 degrees become noxious an violitle, which means they will burn much hotter than the wood, which could cause a fire accident in your home.
Also breathing in the heated vapors could be lethal...do it outside and be upwind from it.
2006-11-17 01:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by magerious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I understand the answer is no. Plywood has a weatherproof treating on it that when burned is poisonous. I would consult with the fire department in your area but this is what I had heard.
2006-11-17 01:57:24 · answer #6 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really shouldn't, since plywood is treated with lots of chemicals (including formaldehyde in some instances). A few scraps won't hurt if it's well ventilated, but it really shouldn't be more than that.
2006-11-17 01:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 03:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The glue used to hold the plys together and the additives used to preserve the wood cause the smoke to be toxic.
2006-11-17 01:57:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not advisable to burn plywood — not just because it might cause creosote in your chimney but also because it produces toxic smoke emissions that...
2006-11-17 01:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't, as it is full of formaldehyde and other glues, making it toxic. And stay away from pressure-treated wood as well
2006-11-17 01:56:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋