Types of Firewood
Oak, Pine and Cedar
Oak Firewood
Benefits:
- Burns slowly and provides long-lasting heat
- Produces a high amount of BTUs (British Thermal Units)
- Creates a pleasant aroma
- Ideal for cooking and heating large spaces
Features:
- Dense and heavy wood
- Produces minimal smoke and sparks
- Forms long-lasting coals
Pine Firewood
Benefits:
- Ignites easily and starts burning quickly
- Provides a bright and lively flame
- Suitable for indoor fireplaces and small heating areas
- Affordable and widely available
Features:
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Burns relatively fast compared to hardwoods
- Generates moderate heat output
Cedar Firewood
Benefits:
- Offers a pleasant fragrance when burning
- Repels insects and moths
- Suitable for outdoor fire pits and campfires
- Can be used for smoking food
Features:
- Softwood with a medium density
- Ignites easily and burns relatively quickly
- Provides moderate heat output