Seasoned Firewood – All the Important Essentials

It’s that time of the year again; a time for snuggling up close to those we love in front of a hearth of warm burning embers.  These are special moments, and to make the most of it, it’s best to use well-seasoned, freshly cut firewood. Firewood that is freshly cut is slow to burn, and it may give off less heat than seasoned firewood. And the use of green firewood can cause a buildup of creosote, which has the potential to cause a fire in your home.How to Tell if Firewood is SeasonedSeasoned firewood has an aged look. First, the ends of split wood or the sides will be grayish in color from exposure to the weather. Fresh cut wood is light or white in color.  Second, the bark of seasoned firewood is loose.  And third, the ends of an aged log are usually cracked or splitting.  You can always opt to buy aged wood this yearfor next year’s use. That way, it’ll be seasoned when the time comes.Tips for Stacking Cut WoodCutting firewood can be great exercise, but it can also be a challenge if your body isn’t used to strenuous activity. If you’re bringing home wood to stack, make sure you stack the wood tight with a tarp covering to keep moisture out.  Also keep in mind that stacking wood for too long a period can increase the chances of insect and diseaseconditions.Make Sure Aged Wood Stored in the Home is SafeInsects burrowed deep in aged wood can become a serious problem. Boring insects can emerge from the wood as adults and become airborne tyrants. Wood roaches and wood boring beetles can also become pesky challenges if unknowingly brought into your home.  Little holes in firewood are a sure sign that a burrowing insect is in the midst.  And perhaps the biggest culprits are termites, who can emerge and causedamage to an entire home if left unchecked.Wauson Tree Service, in addition to providing excellent services that can protect and prolong the life of your property’s shrubs and trees, now sells seasoned firewood.And we know our firewood just like we know our trees. Don’t stress the bodily wear and tear of having to cut your own firewood, when you can purchase 1 cord, 1/2 cord, or 1/4 cord from the professionals at Wauson Tree Service. Winter and the holiday season is just around the corner. Get prepared!Call Walt today for a free estimate of any tree services needed at 214-450-8720, or email him at walt [at] wausontreeservice [dot] com.