FIREWOOD TIPS : “Wood warms you thrice--when you chop it, when you stack it, when you burn it.” Farmer’s Almanac.
To help avoid insect pests, never store firewood on the ground or touching your house.
Burn only seasoned wood (seasoned logs seem light in weight and have dark ends with cracks or splits).
The best trees to burn (most heat value) are American beech, apple, ironwood, red oak, shagbark hickory, sugar maple, white ash, white oak, and yellow birch.
Wood is often sold by the cord or ½ cord. A cord of wood is a pile of logs 4 feet wide by 4 feet high by 8 feet long and weighs about 2 tons.
Don’t buy more than you can store for a season.
Make sure the damper is open before lighting a fire.
If a fresh air vent is present, clear away any ash or logs that may obstruct airflow.
Only burn wood with a safety screen present to prevent the spread of burning ashes.
Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each situation is different, contact a professional if you have questions about a specific issue. More home safety and maintenance information is available online at http://www.housemaster.com/.
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