For many homeowners, a wood stove is the best heating option for their home. When using a wood stove, you also have to learn what types of woods...
For many homeowners, a wood stove is the best heating option for their home. When using a wood stove, you also have to learn what types of woods...
View HVAC Guide RSS feedFor many homeowners, a wood stove is the best heating option for their home. When using a wood stove, you also have to learn what types of woods burn well and how to burn wood. Read this article for these useful wood burning tips.
Wood stoves can add warmth and enjoyment to your home. If you have a wood burning stove or if you are thinking of getting one, you should learn as much as you can about burning wood. Here are some tips that may help:
Technically, all wood contains the same amount of energy. However, there is a difference in how these woods burn. For example, softwoods are less dense than hardwoods and tend to give off less heat. You will also find that hardwoods burn longer, which makes them a more efficient source of heat.
The following lists will show you the different heat values of commonly burned woods:
Low Heat Value Woods:
Medium Heat Value Woods:
High Heat Value Woods:
When wood is first cut, 50 percent of its weight is water. Before burning the wood, it should be dried for six months to a year. Seasoned wood burns much better than wet/green wood, providing more heat, less smoke and fewer burning problems.
To dry wood, it should be first split and then stacked. The stacked wood should be ventilated well and protected from moisture. The best way to do this is to keep the wood off of the ground and covered.
Here are some tips that will help you determine whether or not wood is dry enough to burn:
Wood can be safely burned in a woodstove providing the wood stove has been properly installed and ventilated.
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