Burning Tanalised Wood: Risks & Health Hazards

It is generally not advisable to burn tanalised wood in your fire. Tanalised wood is treated with chemicals to make it more durable and resistant to decay, but these chemicals can be harmful if released into the air. When tanalised wood is burned, these chemicals can be released into the air and can cause respiratory problems. Additionally, tanalised wood can also produce harmful fumes that can cause eye irritation and nausea.

You can easily identify tanalised wood, the ends are usually green-coloured. This green coloured wood is also harmful if burned.

Therefore, it is best to avoid burning tanalised wood in your fire and to use other types of wood that are safe to burn.