Good seasoned hard woods such as: Walnut, Hickory, Oak, Locust, Hedge Apple, Cherry, and some hard Maples are fine to burn.

When plants grow they use carbon dioxide from the air to make their wood. If you burn the wood the carbon is released back to the atmosphere. As long as you grow another plant/tree then a stable carbon cycle is set up. So ,the use of sustainably produced wood as a fuel does not increase the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

All hardwoods that are used for flooring are very dependable and resilient. They do have their different scales of hardness that you will find by referring to the Janka Hardness and Stability Chart. Some of the more popular species of wood that are used for flooring are Hard Maple, Red Oak, Cherry, Ash, and Birch. Of these species listed, even though they do have different scales of hardness, you will not see a great difference under normal wear and tear.

In a word, NO. PT wood is used for it's resistance to insects and decay, but it gets these properties through the use of modern science. It contains arsenic as well as insecticides, fungicides and solvents. When burned these are released into the air in the smoke. It is not fit for man nor beast!

Wood such as oak, cherry, ash and other dense types are good to burn. Their moisture content is much lower than the softer types such as pine and cottonwood.

We cannot say exactly. 4 to 6 cords should heat most any 3-bedroom, 2,500-square-foot home in Northern Minnesota, where the temperature can drop to 40 below zero. 2 to 3 cords of wood in milder regions of the country. Many people can purchase a full year's supply of quality firewood for a Charmaster Furnace for the price of one month's normal heating bill using oil, gas or electric heat. We would burn mostly unsplit wood if the diameter is 10 inches or less.

No. Acucraft Fireplace Systems have a firebrick lining that lines the inside of the fire box. We recommend building a fire directly on the firebrick, which will continue to radiate heat after the fire has dwindled. Also, by burning directly on the firebrick, the fire burns the logs more efficiently by burning the entire log which eliminates unburned log chunks.

Wood can be burned in a smokeless zone if the appliance (i.e. the stove or boiler) has an Exemption Certificate. Companies which manufacture stoves with Exemption Certificates include Clearview, Vermont Castings, Dovre, Dunsley Yorkshire Stoves, Morso and Jotul. A full list can be found at http://www.uksmokecontrolareas.co.uk/appliances.php?country=e. Obtaining an Exemption Certificate is an expensive and lengthy process.

No. Gas fireplaces are designed to burn gas only. Burning wood would damage the fireplace and could be very dangerous.

The beauty of the Luminarium is that you get a quality fire experience without the smoke, ash, or blowing embers associated with other types of logs. Using any other type of log may create a safety hazard and will damage the unit due to excessive heat.

There are perhaps 10-12 different wood species that are acceptable and commonly used for fence applications. What is best for you will depend on what is readily available in your area and adaptable to the soil and climate conditions on the property works. BACK TO TOP

Basswood. This is the least allergenic wood in North America. Nobone is allergic to Basswood. That’s one of the reasons doctors love our units. Also we use no plywood and no toxic glues of any sort. We finish it in Beeswax to ensure purity in the preservation process. Some cheaper imported units use Hemlock. This is a cheap wood that rots easily and is used for packing crates in Canada. Some higher end saunas charge a premium for Basswood, or for Poplar, which is also non-allergenic.

We are currently using Rosewood. As more quality hardwoods are available we will make them available to you.

Not really. You don't want to simply burn wood in a ceramic cooker. You are asking for creosote deposits on the inside of the cooker. Also, you may find it very hard to regulate the temperature because the wood may choose to ignite and burn with a flame, sending the temperature sky high. If you cut down on the airflow, the flames may go out and the wood will smolder producing clouds of smoke.

No, the practice of burning CCA-treated wood is unacceptable. Burning treated wood concentrates and releases the preservative chemicals in the ash and smoke particulates. Although warning against burning treated wood is specified on the wood preservative labels, industry and stakeholder groups are working to enhance user awareness of proper handling and disposal of preservative treated wood products.

Yes. There are many things to burning wood than just throwing anything into the fireplace and striking a match. First, many households items, when burned, can create toxic fumes. It is always best to burn only wood in your fireplace. You may wish to go to your local library and obtain information on the proper wood burning procedures. Second, always wear protective gloves when around the fireplace and never set anything on the hearth area - it may catch fire from radiated heat.

No, the hearth kit is designed to work with only the appropriate gas logs. Attempting this could result in injury, damage or worse. Additionally, burning wood voids the warranty of the hearth kit.

A moisture meter will accurately measure the moisture content of your wood. You can roughly check the dryness of your wood without a moisture meter by knocking two sticks together. If you hear a sharp sound, the wood is probably dry. If you hear a dull thud, the wood is not fully seasoned. Cracking and checking on the edges of a stick of firewood also indicates that the wood is seasoned and dry.

No. The intense heat of a wood fire will damage your logs, burners, grates and valves, and will void your warranty.

Your main objective is to acquire firewood that is dry and seasoned. While hardwoods generally have more heat value than softwoods, burning unseasoned hardwood produces a lot more dangerous creosote than burning seasoned softwood. First, make sure any wood you burn is adequately seasoned.