geoff wrote:

In message , Steve Firth
writes
wrote:

Do you have any problems with modern fire-resistance-treated timbers?

Some of the noggins we've salvaged from new roofings haven't burned as
well as we expected - and yes we did dry them thoroughly.

The asbestos I tried to burn last week was a bugger to light.

However, if you sprayed it with WD40 ...

Probably need an angle grinder as well...