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Best Firewood - Tips For Finding Quality Wood

Sat 01 Nov 2008 - 08:30

Best Firewood - Tips For Finding Quality Wood
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Fred_D._Miller]Fred D. Miller

Many people are searching for the best firewood possible for their homes. With rising costs in just about everything, it is easy to see why people want to get good, long lasting firewood. With this thought in mind, we have put together a list of tips for things you should consider:

1. Hardwoods burn longer and brighter.
Many softwoods will sell for cheaper, but this is because they are less dense and offer less burning fuel. If you are planning on burning a good amount of wood, there is no substitute for hardwoods. The most popular choices are oaks like live oak. These are great for upping the BTU of your fire.

2. Plan your wood buying one year ahead to get maximum benefit.
There is no substitute for the value in seasoning firewood. This process entails letting the natural elements (sun, wind, and air) dry out the wood. If you allow your wood to dry out, the wood will burn much longer and be more effective firewood. For this reason, it is a good idea to buy wood at least 1 year in advance.

3. If time is an issue for this year, go with softwoods over hardwoods.
Since seasoning firewood will take about 1 year for hardwoods and about 6 months for softwoods, you should opt for softwoods if you are pressed for time. These woods are more likely to offer you better burning fuel if the wood is not seasoned properly.

4. Always buy more than you think you need and store it properly.
Many new users of firewood are surprised by how much wood they actually use. For this reason, you should always try to buy more wood than you think you need. You should also store this wood on a good firewood rack to get better seasoned wood. Plus, place a cover over the wood to keep it dry from rain and snow in the winter months. This will help ensure the wood stays dry and is free from mildew and mold growth. However, the cover should still allow for enough circulation to get the benefits of seasoning and should not be used during other parts of the year.

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