Even
after installing expensive heating systems inside the house, people still
prefer firewoods to keep themselves warm. Sitting in front of a fireplace along
family or friends munching favorite snacks is exactly what everyone expects in
the chilling winters. You must start preparations for months before the arrival
of the season. If you start searching for a firewood supplier right in the
middle winters, the quality of wood most probably poor. Before placing an
order, one must be aware of the basic differences between the types of
firewoods. For the burning purpose, 2 types of firewoods are available in the
market i.e.
1) Hardwood
2) Softwood
They differ on the basis of
several factors as mentioned below: -
1) Molecular structure
The hardwood is generally denser than softwood because of its molecular
structure. The hardwood has more density which is also the main reason behind
its heavyweight. The loosely packed molecules of softwood keep it lighter to
carry and also start burning instantly.
2) Burning lifespan
A softwood catches fire instantly but it also exhausts much earlier
than the hardwood. The lifespan of hardwood is 3 to 4 times more than a
softwood. The cedar, maple, walnut or red gum firewood for sale in Mittagong
can burn efficiently indoor and outdoor locations. You can carry it for camping
purpose and stay warm all the night with adequate flame.
3) Heat intensity
The heat intensity of hard firewood is much higher than softwood. It
burns with stable and high calorific value to produce a good amount of heat. The
dense molecular structure is the core reason behind its stable flame. Along
with personal purpose, the industrial sectors also demand hard firewood for
commercial use.
4) Smoke emission and a residue
The firewood that burns with high flame intensity also emits less
smoke. If you are searching a vendor of bulk firewood for sale, make sure that
he is dealing in hard firewood. Especially, when you are buying it for an
indoor purpose, a smoke factor is highly considerable. Excessive smoke emission
turns the wall color into black and creates suffocation. Some softwoods also
cottonwood and white birch also burn efficiently by emitting less smoke.
Important things to consider
while buying a cord of firewood
1) Moisture level
Wood for the burning purpose must be well seasoned before supplying. It
means, reducing the moisture level below 25%. It is essential otherwise, you
will face a lot of difficulty in burning. The excessively moist wood produces
too much smoke and also produces very less smoke. Ask the delivery man bring a
moisture reading meter on the time of delivery.
2) Cord measurement
Always buy birth, ironbark or red gum firewood wholesale in Mittagong
with cord measurement. A cord has dimensions of four feet high by four feet
wide by eight feet long (4 ft. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.). It is a metal frame that
comprises wooden logs in quantity rather than weight. If you buy firewood in
kilograms measurement, the seller may cheat supplying moist wood that has
heavyweight due to the water level.
3) Ethically Sourced
The source of your firewood must always be ethical. Never go with a
seller who cannot tell you the exact source of firewood. Ask them about the
species of wood in which they are dealing. Check the location online to make
sure whether such kinds of species are available there or not. Also, ask them
to show the vendor license before making a deal.
This
information is enough to identify good quality firewood without getting cheated
by a seller.
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