Probably not every one of you thought about what is the difference between the firewood used for cooking barbecue and fireplace kindling. Wood has a different composition and density. That's why some logs exude a pleasant aroma, while others have a long period of combustion. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of types of wood used for firewood.
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Birch wood - perfect for all occasions
Birch - wood medium hard rock. It has a strong longitudinal fibers. With harvesting of firewood not be difficult. Benefits of the birch is not only quick ignition and high fever. This tree inherent healing properties. Birch exudes a scent that has a positive effect on the body, it can withstand colds, relieves in chronic ailments.
During combustion of birch logs give flat flame, spark practically. Carbon dioxide emission is minimal. However, there have such firewood is one serious drawback: they present a lot of tar. Hazardous combustion products adversely affects human health. It should also be noted that it is deposited on the chimney walls, which leads to its clogging soot. This in turn worsens the cravings and increases the risk of fire or carbon monoxide intoxication. Nevertheless, the demand for birch logs does not cease to grow, because this fuel is considered to be affordable and practical. It is used for lighting baths, fireplaces, furnaces.
Oak firewood leader of home heating
This elite wood is durable and good density. Fuel oak for a long time off, gives a strong heat, it helps to maintain the heat for a long period. In the combustion process constitute mild astringent flavor. Exactly as birch, oak has a positive effect on the body. It can be used to strengthen the nervous system, relax.
Harvesting logs of oak - not an easy task. The whole point is that this oak is considered to be long-lived, which means that to find suitable for ignition will not be easy. Young trees do not give the maximum heat, and those that are in the "age" form a lot of ash and produce enough heat. If flood such wood fireplace, indoor air is heavy. Best - trees option is the "middle age". Finding them is not always possible, so these logs are not cheap.
Earlier, the oak was used for the manufacture of ships, today the logs of this wood are used extensively in high-end restaurants for pizza.
Firewood made of oak - the best option for kindling the fire, you need to take into account that stabbing them melt rather troublesome.
Wood from fruit trees - all in handy on the farm
Fruit trees are found in every garden and park. With the young crop harvesting conduct is inappropriate, as they are for picking fruits. But the old tree, which will no longer bear fruit, it is possible to put it on the wood. Sawing and chopping fruit trees easily. Harvested logs of them, give a strong uniform glow fills the room a pleasant scent.
The best are the logs of the apple. This tree is easily chopped, not much smoke, well-lit and smells. For the bath, home furnaces and roasting kebabs are considered the best wood of pome and stone apple varieties. Please note that quite an old tree is not suitable for harvesting of logs - to use them would be pointless.
Alder firewood - "royal gift"
Locate logs of alder easy. However, if you manage to get them, you will appreciate all the advantages. Such long burning wood does not smoke, do not leave soot. During combustion allocated substances that inhibit the development of respiratory diseases, are prevention of viral diseases. Typically, the logs of alder used for lighting bath "black". They are able to cope with the cleaning of the chimney soot.
If you use them on a regular basis, supply of energy will be provided. Alder wood are in great demand among those who engaged in smoked meat and fish. Shelf life alder in natural conditions is 3 years. During this period, it does not lose its beneficial properties. Alder without problems kept under natural conditions.
Aspen wood "bonus" for the stove
When it comes to lighting of a fireplace or stove "from scratch", it is not recommended for this purpose aspen. All the matter is that the wood of it fueled by bad, they do not give the intense heat, burned almost immediately after kindling. During combustion form long flames, which was purified from the wall of the chimney of soot and carbon deposits. Their advantage is that they are well hold heat, whereby the fire manages to retain heat longer. To clean the chimney is recommended at the end of the furnace to throw a couple of pieces of aspen logs.
Coniferous wood - cozy soundtrack
Spruce and pine are also suitable for the fireplace firebox. It's worth noting that at the time of the burning spruce produced sparks, and pine gives too much smoke. After kindling can hear the crackling, which is specific for coniferous wood. Coniferous logs give a lot of heat, but they burn for a few minutes and strongly smoked. They are appreciated for special flavor, which is formed in the combustion process, however recommended to add them at the end of kindling.
It has already been said that these logs much spark. To prevent fire, kindling in the fireplace will have to remove from it all items liable to spontaneous combustion.
Linden wood - the best fragrance for bath
Linden tree, which is found on the whole territory of Russia. However, the wood of it is rarely done. The quality of the logs is clearly underestimated, because they give a strong and long-lasting heat, fill a room fragrance of honey, can facilitate the state for colds. If you drown yourself a bath, do not ignore the wood of the linden tree. Note that they are fueled not as fast as other logs, but well-kept warm.
exotic wood
What other suitable trees for firewood? Let's look at their characteristics.
- Elm. A lot of smoke, a long time melts.
- Beech. Such wood burns even when wet, but with their split and incitement have to work hard.
- Poplar. Quickly burn, a strong spark. Easily pricked.
- Fir. It gives a lot of smoke, sparks. No problem inject and ignite.
- Sycamore. With its fuel is no problem, but he is pricked with difficulty.
What wood is beneficial when buying?
The density of the wood depends on its weight. The larger the number, the heavier the weight. At the time of purchase firewood is not weighed, they are packed in bags, which means that their value is measured in cubic meters. Let's take for a design point of reference cubic meter of birch logs. All other types of wood to be measured by the following relationships:
- oak 0.75 cu. m;
- alder 1.1 cu. m;
- pine 2 cu. m;
- spruce 1.3 cu. m;
- aspen 1.5 cu. m.
In other words, the effectiveness of 1 cc. m birch logs is 0.75 cc. m oak, 1.1 cu. m alder etc.
Factors for firewood?
Discard the purchase of rotten logs, which for a long time were on the ground, because they accumulate the toxins, which are released into the air during combustion and badly affect the body person. Identical rules should adhere to when it comes to harvesting of dead wood. Trunks and twigs that are long on the ground, should not be used. To extend the life of the trees, they will need the right conditions. Shelf life logs is about 2 years old.
stack of open, which is protected from the rain and snow is suitable for storage of firewood. It is important that access of oxygen has been on a continuous basis, otherwise they will remain moist. As for the size of the logs, the optimum of their length should be 45-50 cm, maximum thickness - 8-10 cm.
Engage desirable firewood in winter, when the tree trunks are not so wet. Drying time by an average of 12 months, but the exact date depends on different factors. No matter what kind of wood from the wood you choose. Remember that they have to cut and to provide them with the right conditions for drying and storage.
In conclusion I would like to sum up and say that in our area the perfect option considered birch logs, because they have a huge list of positive qualities that you necessarily vote. Do not forget to share your experience in the comments
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