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While most dealers of firewood own a tree service company and may offer lower prices on their firewood due to charges to the
property owners where the trees were removed. However, there are still
costs for cutting to firewood length
and splitting the wood, as well as loading and delivery. Needless to
say, fuel costs chain saws, splitter, conveyor and delivery vehicles are
quite high as well. When shopping, ensure you get only quality
hardwoods.
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Firewood
Foolish Risks
Never
burn treated or painted wood as doing so is dangerous. Treated
wood contains arsenic, making the smoke poisonous.
Never burn pine or other softwoods as the
dangerous amounts of resin can lead to chimney fires.
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Firewood Facts
Common Terms to Know
Face Cord -
Full Cord -
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It Takes Time
Seasoning of wood can take 6 months to a year after it is cut, depending
on its density and how it is stored.
Windfall trees, until cut and split, can not season properly. Wood
dries from the ends while still in log form.
Therefore, if it is fallen, but not cut to firewood length, it is not
drying.
The wood shown below is drying properly!
Heat values of seasoned wood versus green, or unseasoned wood, may be as
much as 25-30% higher. Also, with seasoned wood, creosote buildup
is greatly reduced, meaning less cleaning and safer burning. |
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Do you need help deciding how much wood you need?
Here is a picture of a dual axle Homesteader
dump trailer (trailer is 12' long) loaded with nearly two cords to help you better judge your
needs.
Remember, order your wood in the spring or early summer to
ensure your wood will be ready for fall delivery and fully seasoned
before you need to begin burning.
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