Best Wood in NJ to Burn in your Fireplace
There is something special about watching yellow-orange flames dance in your fireplace. It becomes even more enjoyable when the weather is cold. Have you ever wondered about the different types of wood you could be burning? When it comes to the wood you burn in your fireplace, there are differences that you will notice. Team Electric Plumbing & Air wants you to stay warm and cozy all winter long so here are a few things you should know about fire wood.
Softwood: These are your pines and fir trees. Softwoods burn hot and they burn fast. One of the best benefits of using softwood is they produce less creosote buildup. The reason behind this is the temperature. Since softwood burns hotter, the smoke moved out of your flue faster. That means more of those creosote particles are moving through the system rather than sticking around inside of your chimney. Another benefit of soft wood is the price. You can always find accord of pine at a lower price than hardwoods. Besides, pine has that distinctive smell that brightens anyone’s Christmas.
Hardwoods: Hardwoods are oak, walnut, birch and hard maple. You might spend more money buying a cord of hardwood, but since it burns twice as long as pine, you are getting your money’s worth. Since they burn longer, hardwoods also burn at a lower temperature, that means there will be more creosote buildup in your flue when you burn hardwoods. Hardwoods need to dry longer than pine. If split, pine can be seasoned and ready to burn in as little as six months. Hardwoods are going to take a few years.
Dry wood: Whether you like softwood or hard wood, the biggest secret to reducing the amount of creosote in your chimney flue is always burning dry wood. If you ever put green, that hasn’t had a chance to dry, you coating your flue with creosote. Burning wood takes preparation, the stuff you are stockpiling now, isn’t what you will be burning this winter. The firewood you are getting now is for next year, or the year after. Another huge disadvantage of burning green, undried, wood is the amount of energy you waste. A lot of the energy of the fire has to be used to dry the water out of the wood. A green fire will never burn as hot as a fire made with dried wood.
Team Electric Plumbing & Air
When it comes to keeping you warm in the winter, Team Electric Plumbing and Air is ready to assist you. If your furnace needs a tune up, turn to us. Our technicians understand all of the different models and types of furnace. If your furnace isn’t doing its job and needs to be replaced, let us know. Our technicians will work with you to find the best and most efficient furnace that will be perfect for the square footage of your home. When you want the best in Manalapan heating and air, give us a call.
