You should not buy them: firewood that almost does not burn and only clogs the stove

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Many people living in private homes are using firewood for heating this winter. And even now, a stove and fireplace are not at all a relic of the past, but an important thing in everyday life.

What kind of firewood should not be used to heat a stove?

Different types of firewood are usually used for heating purposes. And one of the priority characteristics by which they are chosen is their calorific value, burning time and comfort in use.

For heating purposes, it is desirable that heat is released longer, but more slowly. And hardwood firewood is best suited for this, so yew, hawthorn, birch, oak, ash, etc. are very often used.

But coniferous wood is less suitable for heating: it contributes to the formation of resinous deposits in the chimney and has a low calorific value. In addition, wood from many coniferous species smokes a lot and sparks in the stove.

But still, it is quite easy to split. Another rule regarding firewood is that you should not use freshly cut wood. Such wood will burn poorly and will give off too much smoke because it is still very wet. You will not get much heat from it, and even lighting it will be problematic: you need to use special tools for this.

Here are some types of wood that should not be used:

• Birch. Although it gives off a lot of heat, the wood also contains a lot of tar, which smokes a lot when burned. Soot later settles on the walls of the chimney and clogs it in just a few months.
• Poplar. Not very suitable for heating because it burns quickly, but gives off little heat, and sparks a lot.