Advantages Of Using Seasoned Firewood!
The secret to great firewood is properly seasoned firewood. Whether you’re heating your home for the winter, or just enjoy a nice fire on the weekends and holidays, seasoned firewood is a must. What is seasoned Firewood? In essence, to be seasoned means to be dry. Wood that has been freshly cut contains quite a bit of water – nearly half its weight can be attributed to water content. This type of wood is considered unseasoned, and burning it could prove difficult, mostly because wet wood smokes a lot and does not burn well. On the other hand, seasoned wood has been split, stacked, stored in a dry area, and allowed to dry. Softer woods, like pine or spruce, can seasoned in as little as six months, while hardwoods such as oak can take up to two years to fully season. Since seasoned wood requires more time and effort to prepare, suppliers usually charge slightly more for it, but the extra cost is more than worth it! Moving ahead, when you contact a professional contractor, it ensures you receive perfectly seasoned firewood. This means it’s been cut, split and dried out of the weather for approximately two years to remove most of the moisture from it. The total moisture will be below 20% after our seasoning process. Let’s look at the best reasons to rely on excellently seasoned firewood.