• Using firewood that comes from a diseased tree.
• Choosing firewood that has not been treated, seasoned, or kiln dried.
• Using firewood that is not pest-free, which can lead to decay and further infestation of your other wood.
• Employing improper storage methods, which includes leaving firewood exposed to the elements and fluctuating temperatures.
• Neglecting to remove any rotting or diseased firewood from your storage area, which can cause otherwise healthy firewood to deteriorate more quickly.

All Firewood 4my5 Tree Services Firewood is free of disease, mold, fungus, and bugs, and has been thoroughly kiln dried for maximum effectiveness. However, using improper storage methods or storing our firewood with wood from other distributors may lead to wood damage. A good piece of firewood is sturdy and clean without visible damage or missing bark. The wood should be firm to the touch and free of discoloration.

A few indicators that your firewood has gone bad include:

• Visible signs of fungus or mildew growth.
• Wood that is soft to the touch, indicating excess moisture or rotting.
• Insects in or on your wood supply, or leftover pest residue or markings that could indicate an infestation.
• Peeling or falling bark.

Many kinds of wood are suitable for general burning and home heating, as well as cooking and smoking foods, including oak, hickory, and cherry. Other woods — like maple and apple — are great for culinary purposes, but less effective for general use. The wood’s cut and size are also important to note.

Wood burning applications call for logs, split wood, and uncut rounds, while firewood for cooking is most beneficial when cut down to small splits or wood chunks. Always choose the correct size firewood, splits, or wood chunks to fit your fireplace, wood stove, fire pit, or grill. For the best results, do not burn firewood outside of its recommended use.