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When winter is coming and you are planning on snuggling up to a fire, then itu2019s best to have all your materials ready. Safety First, please make sure that your wood burning stove or fireplace and chimney is clean. Then contact Bayside Garden Center to make sure you have plenty of wood for burning.
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Firewood Store in Wisconsin 414-352-6159 info@BaysideGardenCenter.com https://baysidegardencenter.com/firewood/
Introduction to Firewood • Choosing the right firewood is essential for maximizing heat and efficiency. Different types of wood have unique properties that affect burn time, heat output, and smoke production. This guide will help you understand the various types of firewood and their benefits.
Types of Firewood • There are two main categories of firewood: hardwood and softwood. Hardwoods like oak and maple burn longer and produce more heat, while softwoods such as pine ignite quickly but burn faster. Understanding these types is crucial for effective fire management.
Bene its of Choosing Wisely • Selecting the right firewood can enhance your heating efficiency and reduce smoke emissions. Properly seasoned wood provides a cleaner burn, ensuring less creosote buildup in your chimney and a more enjoyable experience in your home.
Everything You Need to Know About Firewood • If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove in your home, here are few tips on selecting the right firewood for your needs and how to store it through the year. • Choose hardwoods: For long, lingering fires with lots of coals, choose hardwoods like oak, locust, hickory, and black maple. For small and simple fires while you cuddle and watch a movie at home, go for softer hardwoods like birch, poplar, cottonwood, or red maple. Softwoods like pine may be cheap and abundant, but they burn very quickly and you may find yourself hauling heavy loads of wood, more often than you’d like. • Make sure your wood is properly seasoned:“Seasoning” is simply the term for drying your wood. Before you light that first fire, make sure your wood is fully dry. While surface water evaporates quickly on a piece of wood, any moisture remaining inside the wood causes it to ignite slowly, burn inefficiently, and smoke or smolder, producing little heat despite having a flame.
Split your logs Purchase the right size: A split piece of wood should be no longer than 18 inches long, with 16 inches a safer measurement to fit inside indoor fireplaces. If you’re splitting your own firewood, resist the temptation to cut down the last few feet in equal lengths to avoid “leftovers.” Split them no more than 16 inches long, and chop the remaining end into several smaller pieces to use as kindling. When purchasing firewood, keep in mind that a pile is usually measured in cords. A face cord is 4 feet high by 8 feet wide, regardless of the length of the logs. A full cord is 4 feet high by 8 feet wide by 4 feet deep. Make sure you are buying logs that are stacked straight across; logs that are stacked “log cabin style” (criss-crossed) and measured as face cord or full cord mean you won’t be getting as much firewood as you paid for. • Split wood dries quicker and burns better than round logs. Depending on the size of the log, split the wood into halves or quarters. It should be easy to hold with one hand and be no more than 6 to 8 inches in width, with the ideal size being 3 to 6 inches for most modern fireplaces inside the home. The larger pieces are best suited for outdoor fire pits and wood furnaces.
Conclusion • Understanding firewood types, uses, and best practices enhances your experience. Always prioritize safety and quality in your firewood choices. With the right knowledge, you can enjoy the warmth and ambiance that firewood brings to your home. Happy burning!
