{"id":2412,"date":"2017-01-09T11:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T17:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com\/blog\/?p=2412"},"modified":"2017-07-25T15:09:02","modified_gmt":"2017-07-25T20:09:02","slug":"burning-the-right-wood-in-your-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2ndgenerationchimneys.com\/blog\/fireplace\/burning-the-right-wood-in-your-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Burning the Right Wood in Your Fireplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing the wrong firewood can result in an inefficient winter\u2014and you may run out of fuel quickly. Alternatively, the wrong firewood may mean the fire does not burn hot enough, or there could even be a serious safety issue.<\/p>\n

Make sure you have the right firewood, seasoned appropriately, to get you through the winter (or reconsider using the fireplace!).<\/p>\n

Selecting Your Wood<\/h3>\n

Dry, seasoned wood is the only way to go. Seasoned means it has been left to dry for at least<\/em> 6 months or more for harder woods. And that\u2019s important because creosote is produced at a much faster rate when the wood has excess moisture in it. Creosote is a flammable byproduct of using a fireplace, and in order to prevent home fires, you want to do whatever you can to keep it to a minimum.<\/p>\n

You should put some thought into choosing which types of wood to use. Some burn faster than others, and for the dead of winter, you want to choose hardwoods that produce a slower, hotter fire. Hardwoods you may be able to find include:<\/p>\n