subject: Top Suggestions For Keeping The Firewood [print this page] There's nothing quite like a roaring fire to keep your warm when the temperature drops during the winter season. If you wish to benefit from the warmth of the fireplace then you need to learn how you can store your fire wood well as well as effectively. By keeping your wood in good condition, you will be able to enjoy cosy fire all throughout winter.
In order to create a warm and enjoyable fire in your fireplace you'll need your fire wood to be dry. Dried out wood is actually dark brown in colour and should have more than 80% of the sap already evaporated from it. Moist fire wood or green firewood will result in a fire that smokes and steams but does not produce much usable heat at all. Wet fire wood also contains a lot more Creosote than dried out fire wood. This is why moist fire wood will create much more soot build up in your chimney and could actually lead to a fire in the chimney if you insist upon burning it. For more information on braai wood for sale, go to http://www.qualityfirewood.co.za
Whenever firewood is still freshly cut it is referred to as wet or even green firewood. This particular fire wood needs to be dried out before it can be of any use to you. You can dry this wood by leaving it in a well- ventilated area such as a barn or outdoors. Exposure to the sun and wind will also help the drying process along.
When the fire wood has dried up, you have to store it in a way that it remains dry. Air circulation is important if you wish to prevent rot, decay and mildew. Whenever stacking your firewood you have to make sure that there is an ample amount of space between the bits of wood and the stacks to allow for a proper quantity of air flow. This will keep the wood dried out and ready for use. It's not a good idea to stack firewood on the ground. This may impede air flow and if the actual wood is in contact with soil or even dirt then you find that mould and mildew will begin to appear. If they have to be stacked on the ground then make sure that you've got adequate ground cover in the form of a plastic sheet or tarpaulin in position.
If you have the space available then a firewood shed would be the smartest choice with regards to fire wood storage. If you do not then just be sure to follow the above mentioned recommendations and you'll still be able to enjoy warm as well as cosy fires during the cooler months.
