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Does Pine Make a Good Firewood?

10/16/2019

 
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Does pine make good firewood? Truthfully, it depends on how you want to use it. Pine is a softwood that is full of resin and quite sappy. A huge concern for most folks when burning pine is the risk for creosote buildup inside the chimney.

Creosote
Creosote is a hazardous buildup inside the chimney that can produce a deadly chimney fire. Creosote can start from cool unburnt gases that stick to the inside of the chimney. If these unburnt deposits catch fire, they’ll create a chimney fire.

Creosote is created by a damp and fire. It's the way the fire burns that produces creosote, not necessarily the wood type. Any wood you use must be seasoned to make a clean, hot burning fire. Most people don’t use pine as indoor firewood because of the high resin and possibility of creosote buildup.

Pine Trees Features
These are over 110 different types of pine trees. Pine trees are evergreen trees that like acidic, well-drained, acidic soils.

Pine trees grow excellently in the sand and can be used to stop soil erosion in sandy conditions. They are moderately hardy trees that have an extensive lifespan, anywhere between 100-1,000 years. Pine trees possess long slender needles that typically grow in clusters. They have a real unique pine smell and retain their needles all year long.

The pine tree can create an excellent windbreak during the winter. However, a pine tree can buildup with snow and the soft wood can break due to the excess weight of the snow and the high winds.

A unique feature of the pine tree that most children love is the pine cone. Pine cones house the seeds of a tree, but the cone is usually used in craft projects.

Firewood Usage
If the wood is cut into kindling, a tiny amount of pine can be used to begin a fire. Though, because of the characteristics of the wood, tree care experts suggest not using pine firewood for indoor use. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t use the wood.
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Pine is an excellent firewood for bonfires or campfires. The wood burns fast smell amazingly and is simple to light.


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