Firewood
Firewood
Quality firewood provides efficient heating and creates the perfect atmosphere for both indoor fireplaces and outdoor fire features. Whether you're heating your home, gathering around a backyard fire pit, or enjoying a camping trip, properly seasoned firewood delivers consistent heat output and minimal smoke.
Seasoned firewood has been dried to the optimal moisture content, typically below 20%, ensuring clean burning with maximum heat efficiency. This drying process, which can take 6-12 months depending on wood species and climate conditions, removes excess moisture that would otherwise cause excessive smoke, creosote buildup, and reduced heat output.
Different wood species offer varying burning characteristics. Hardwoods like oak, maple, and ash provide longer burn times and higher heat output, making them ideal for primary heating applications. These dense woods produce hot, long-lasting coals perfect for maintaining overnight fires. Softwoods like pine and cedar ignite quickly and are excellent for kindling or when you need fast heat, though they burn faster than hardwoods.
Firewood is typically sold by the cord (128 cubic feet), face cord, or smaller bundles for convenience. Proper storage is essential - keep firewood off the ground, covered from rain but with adequate airflow to maintain low moisture content. Stack wood with bark facing up to shed water naturally.
Local delivery ensures you have adequate firewood supplies when you need them, whether preparing for winter heating season or stocking up for seasonal recreational use. Quality firewood should be clean, free from rot or insect infestation, and cut to lengths appropriate for your fireplace or stove dimensions. Contact local suppliers about available wood species, seasoning status, and delivery options specific to your region.