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Kiln dried firewood is the best choice because it lights fast, burns hot, and keeps your home cleaner. It has less water inside the wood. That means more heat and less smoke. It also makes less creosote in your chimney. Bugs do not live in it. It is ready to burn the day it arrives. Southridge Farm and Nursery delivers clean, dry wood across Walpole and nearby towns.

Kiln Dried Versus Seasoned Firewood

Seasoned wood sits outside to dry in the air. It can still hold a lot of water. Kiln dried wood is heated in a big oven. The heat pulls out the water and the bugs. This makes the wood clean and steady to burn. Your fire starts easier and makes less smoke. Your home stays cleaner and smells nice.

• Kiln dried starts fast with one match

• Seasoned can hiss and sputter

• Kiln dried makes less ash and mess

Moisture Content Explained and How It Affects Heat and Creosote

Moisture content means how much water is inside the wood. Wet wood wastes heat because the fire must dry it first. Dry wood sends more heat to your room. Wet wood makes sticky creosote in your chimney. That can be unsafe if it builds up. Kiln dried wood has low moisture so it burns bright and clean. Your fire feels warmer and your chimney stays safer.

Is Kiln Dried Firewood Worth the Price for Homeowners

Yes it is worth it for most homes. You use fewer logs to get the same heat. You spend less time trying to start the fire. You also help keep your chimney cleaner. That can save on cleaning and repairs. The wood is bug free so you can store some inside. The steady burn makes cozy nights easy for your family.

• Fewer logs used can lower total cost

• Less chimney build up means fewer worries

How Much Firewood Do I Need This Season Cords Half Cords and Face Cords

A cord is a big stack that is four feet high eight feet long and four feet deep. A half cord is half that size. A face cord is one row of logs that is four feet high and eight feet long. It is smaller than a full cord. A small home that burns a few nights a week may use a half cord to one cord. A busy wood stove can use one to two cords. Southridge can help you pick the right amount and plan your delivery.

• Few nights per week plan a half cord to one cord

• Nightly use plan one to two cords

Conclusion

Kiln dried firewood gives you easy starts strong heat and cleaner burns. It keeps bugs and mess out of your home. It also helps protect your chimney. If you live in Walpole or a nearby town Southridge Farm and Nursery is ready to help. We can size your order and deliver right to your driveway. Enjoy warm clean fires all season long.