LookingM4FnearUCONN OP t1_ite8has wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Reply to comment by as1126 in How do I start a fireplace and not smoke? by LookingM4FnearUCONN

I had a guy dump some huge branches/trunks in my yard and I chopped them up

jjdiablo t1_itedawx wrote on October 23, 2022 at 12:25 AM

There’s your problem right there. That wood has too much moisture, and will do nothing but hiss and make lots of smoke. Hold off and burn that wood in 12 months.

If you want to try a fire with the small wood bundles that gas stations sell, you will learn how easy it should be to light a fire. Those bundles are usually kiln dried so they can be burned immediately. Problem is they are like $6-$7 for a few pieces, usually too expensive if you will be burning a lot . But it will be good practice.

LookingM4FnearUCONN OP t1_itedvno wrote on October 23, 2022 at 12:29 AM

Thanks I’ll look into this

as1126 t1_ite8l34 wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Burn them next year. This year, buy some. Keep it off the ground.

LookingM4FnearUCONN OP t1_ite8z7d wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:51 PM

Dang. Okay thanks

as1126 t1_ite9a7j wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:53 PM

Wood has a surprising amount of moisture. If you're camping with boy scouts, they burn fresh whatever, but in your house, need seasoned wood.

LookingM4FnearUCONN OP t1_ite9lrg wrote on October 22, 2022 at 11:55 PM

Good to know