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Burning Questions: How Much Firewood Is Enough?

If you ask us, you can never have too much – you just need to shop smart. Before your first swing at firewood shopping, let’s decode some lingo. A box is like a little firewood starter pack. But unlike the unpredictable quality you might find with other brands at big box stores, our boxes of firewood ensure you know exactly what you’re getting.

Now, if you want to go big, we talk about “cords.” A full cord is a large 4′ x 8′ x 4′ stack that offers a reliable stock for businesses and individuals who are quickly burning through their firewood, literally and figuratively. It’s three half-ton pickup truck loads full of wood. A half cord is, you guessed it, half of that.

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Burning Questions: Why is Kiln-Dried Firewood the Best?

Kiln-dried firewood makes your fire-making experience simpler and more special, thanks to the numerous advantages of a special process. Not all kiln-dried firewood is the same, so we’ll dive into what goes into ours and what sets it apart. Kindled Provisions kiln-dried firewood undergoes a controlled, 48-hour heat-treatment process in a kiln, significantly reducing its moisture content and enhancing its overall quality. The kilns we use are purpose-built for firewood. We heat the kilns to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to make the wood dry for optimal burning and eliminate any potential mold spores or pests.

Operating similarly to large convection ovens, these kilns ensure consistent and thorough drying, resulting in wood that looks fresh but is, on average, 12% dryer than most other firewood products. Our kiln-dried hardwood firewood is dried to between 5-8% moisture percentage. In comparison, easoned firewood is around 20% moisture content, while green hardwood is around 60% moisture content.

 

Kiln-dried firewood provides near-instant gratification in the lighting process. If you want to light a fire quickly, our kiln-dried firewood will set ablaze faster than any other wood on the market. You’ll also experience a cleaner, more comfortable burn as kiln-dried firewood produces minimal smoke and ash. It’s ideal for indoor fireplaces, stoves, and chimneys.

Looking for the Complete Fireside Experience? Shop Kindled Provisions today for our premium kiln-dried firewood products. Ignite the Exceptional.