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Thanks Stig. I don't know how well the Cottonwood would stand up when used as flat decking over my bridge, but I'm thinking it's worth giving it a shot. Joel

FireFighterZero, I appreciate the great feedback. Nice to know that Cottonwood gets hard when dried. More great information. Thanks. Many different species are prone to producing planks that twist. From what I've seen on the sawmill discussion boards, the trick is to first remove the round...

I'm not sure how many years I'd be able get out of the Cottonwood bridge planking, but I have a nearly endless source. Replacing them with new planks every 7 years or so would be a very easy thing to do, especially with the sawmill sitting right next to the bridge location. I love the...

I'm wondering now........hmmmm. Cottonwood can be used as biomass, huh?. Can Cottonwood be used for wood pellets, to be burned in wood pellet stoves? There would be a good market in this area for wood pellets, for home heating. Not sure if Cottonwood would make a suitable pellet for that...

To all of you who have responded with answers to my questions, I thank you. My son-in-law owns a sawmill, and he has it parked in my yard. I have access to it anytime I want. I'm wondering how well the Cottonwood planks would hold up when used as bridge decking. I'm building a bridge...

My brother lives in Kansas, and he tells me that he's never seen anything so hard to remove as Osage Orange. This stuff is HEAVY.....about 4000 pounds per cord. Even small chunks are very heavy and difficult to move by hand. Even worse is the menacing thorns that easily slash tires, clothing...