How to Find Different Types of Wood to Burn
Different wood burns differently. Some burn fast, others burn slowly, some cause excess smoke and others create more spark. The type of wood you burn will depend on the place you want to build your fire. Fireplaces, wood stoves and campfires all require different types of wood.
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Instructions
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Decide where you want the fire. If you start a fire inside you do not want a smoky wood.
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Learn what seasoned wood is. Half of green wood can be moisture. Heat does not release until the moisture burns away.
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Purchase seasoned wood, as it burns hotter and more effectively. Less creosote builds up when you burn seasoned wood.
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Create a fire that is small and hot. Small pieces of hardwood burn slowly and give off large amounts of heat due to the efficiency of air circulation.
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Watch for ash build up in your fire. A fire with too much ash does not burn well because oxygen cannot get in between the logs.
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Design a pit that can accommodate the type of wood that you selected. A pit with an open front directs the heat from the fire forward. Softwoods burn fast, so the fire requires constant feeding.
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Examine the wood you want to burn. Look for chemicals, plastics and minerals that can cause damage to the environment and your lungs. Driftwood is not a good wood to burn.
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Tips & Warnings
Hardwoods are better to burn than softwoods.
Never pour a fuel or other chemical on a fire to get it to burn.
