A warm, cozy fire is the perfect way to enjoy a cold winter night. But before you light up the fireplace, you need to pick and prepare the best burning firewood. Here are some things to consider when choosing firewood to burn in your home.
It goes without saying but the drier the firewood, the better it will burn. Seasoned wood is wood that has been dried to remove as much moisture content as possible. Freshly cut wood can have up to 45% water whereas well-seasoned firewood generally has a 20-25% moisture content.
Trees are either hardwoods or softwoods. Hardwood logs burn more slowly and for producing intense, long-lasting fires. A few hardwoods that are for burning include:
When buying firewood, be sure to ask the following questions:
When storing wood, keep these things in mind:
The best fires require quality firewood. At A. Borrelli, we provide locally sourced, and quality seasoned hardwoods, that are delivered straight to your home. Our dumped or pallet delivery is included in the price.