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How can I tell if the fire wood is seasoned?

Dec 27, 2008 by Cool PR | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'll buy some of craigslist and also what kind of wood is best? Pine, oak, cedar? What should I pay for a cord?

Do not listen to the first, the Pine is very popular to burn.
However, hardwoods burn hotter and more - such as oak, maple, cherry, etc.
Dry wood is degraded, not just cut. The cut end is usually dark color was significantly since when cut. When you take a piece, it should feel light for its size, not heavy (water).
The real test is whether or when they burn. It should be something light and staying fast light without steam whistles. You should see bubbles do not work out the cut end.
The price / cable depends on your area and time of year.I wouln't spend over $ 175/cord, but that's just me.

80's kid | Dec 27, 2008

To heat with fire tempting

05.12.09

Firefighters guess more chimney fires this year as people turn to the hearth for a cheaper source of heat.

"We'll possibly see more (heating fires) this year," said Steve Nichols, director of emergency services in Jackson County. "You're accepted to see a lot more people heating with wood this year, people who can't afford the gas or electricity. The economy has a lot to do with that kind of thing."

Barrow County firefighters already have responded to three chimney fires this disappoint fail, leaving firefighters worried about the rest of the year.

"We've only seen three, but we're just really now coming to the part of the year where people use their fireplaces," said Lt. Scott Dakin, spokesman for the Barrow County Difficulty Services Department.

Firefighters there respond to about 15 chimney fires a year, but Dakin believes they'll see more than that this year.

Many novices impediment the fireplace and don't know what to do to keep their homes safe. Also, a lot of people are forgoing the $150 to $200 cost of a chimney swing because they don't have the money.

Source: Online Athens

Seasoned Fire Wood - News


To heat with fire tempting
Online Athens - Dec 05, 2009
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Rainy year fuels complaints about 'seasoned' firewood
Bangor Daily News - Dec 03, 2009
Rainy year fuels complaints about 'seasoned' firewood Rainy year fuels complaints about 'seasoned' firewoodFirewood can be bought “seasoned” or “unseasoned.” Unseasoned, or country-like, wood contains up to 80 percent moisture by weight, according to woodheat.org.

CHECKOUT LANE: Don't get burned when buying firewood
Enterprise News - Nov 28, 2009
CHECKOUT LANE: Don't get burned when buying firewoodBoth kiln-dried and seasoned firewood should be stored in a covered zone, Glynn said. Consumers should know where the seller stores the wood before they and more »

ODA offers tips for purchasing firewood
Akron Leader Publications - Dec 03, 2009
If firewood is advertised and sold as “seasoned,” it must have a moisture purport of less than 50 percent. “Unseasoned” wood will only produce two-thirds of and more »

Ag Notes: Get the most from your wood
Danville Advocate - Nov 25, 2009
Seasoned wood has been allowed to air dry for six to 12 months which removes the largest portion of water. Well-seasoned firewood is gray in color.

Cub Scouts sell firewood
Ridgefield Press - Nov 20, 2009
The Cub Scouts at Veterans Greensward School are selling seasoned firewood to raise funds for scout activities. Seasoned firewood costs $200 per string or $125 per

Gardening Tips
Catskill Daily Mail - Nov 28, 2009
Even fully “seasoned” firewood will still check as much as 20 percent moisture by weight because that is about as “air dry” as wood can get.

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