Why are the ends of the steaks charred before being pounded into the ground? Old method log cabin construction.

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Why are the ends of the steaks charred before being pounded into the ground? Old method log cabin construction.

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The most important reason is resistance to rotting. Charcoal does not biodegrade for hundreds of years. When you char the wood there is a protective layer that prevents the bit that you bury from rotting. Untreated wood lasts about 10 years in the ground, treated wood can last much longer but is expensive.