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Firewood Basics

Your choice of firewood can have a big influence how your wood-burning experience will turn out. 

Burning efficiency, effects on the environment, as well as safety factors are just some of the things to consider when choosing the variety of firewood.
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Why Burning Firewood Is Better

Burning firewood is no more harmful to the environment than the wood simply rotting in the mountains.

Unlike burning fossil fuels such as oil and gas which releases greenhouse gases into the air, the process of burning firewood does not contribute to greenhouse gases as it is merely a fast reversal of the natural cycle which Mother Nature already does.

Moisture Content Matters

All firewood contains water. Fresh-cut firewood can contain as much as 50% moisture while seasoned firewood has a moisture content of 20-25%.

Burning green wood or those that have higher moisture content means that the heat produced by combustion must dry the wood first before it can burn. This will use a large percentage of the energy available in the process and will result in less heat available for heating or cooking.

On the other hand, JB Firewood's kiln-dried firewood has 8-12% moisture content, which ensures that it will catch fire easier, produce more heat, and burn cleaner.

Treated Woods Are Not For Burning

Do not burn any construction scraps of treated or painted wood such as treated wood from decks or landscaping ties.

The chemical used on these materials can release dangerous amounts of arsenic and other toxic compounds into your house or outdoor area.

Burning Artificial Logs

Convenience is the strongest suit when it comes to artificial logs. However, they should only be burned one at a time and only in an open fireplace. 

Safety should be the paramount concern when poking and moving them around once they start burning because they could break up and the fire could get out of control.

Always be sure to read the manufacturer's directions on the package carefully before using them.

Kiln-Dried Advantage

Kiln-dried firewood burns more efficiently and are easier to use for your wood stove, fireplace, or campfire.

Meanwhile, green or wet wood or those that are not kiln-dried can cause smoke problems, odor problems, rapid creosote buildup, and even possibly, chimney fires.

The JB Firewood Difference

Certified by the United States Department of Agriculture, our kiln-dried firewood undergoes a proprietary kiln-drying process that eliminates insect infestations to make sure that they are 100% bug and spore-free. 

We also inspect our processes daily because this is something that we do not take lightly. Insects inhabit firewood to use as a shelter and as a source of food. Hundreds of different species of insects such as emerald ash borer, beetles, termites, and ants can reside in green and seasoned firewood.

At JB Firewood, we dry “hot” our firewood that kills all insects, larvae, and spores and results to firewood that is dried to a moisture content of 8-12%. The high temperature that we operate our kilns in far exceeds the USDA requirements on both heat and time that the firewood needs to be subjected to.
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