Kindling secrets
http://www.lukeswood.com Seasoned hardwood kindling stored under roof with good air flow for one year burns nicely as the moisture drops from 50% to 20% from first cut to dry stored one year.
Hardwood kindling contains 65% more BTU value over soft wood such as white pine. The coals last longer, produce more heat thus giving firewood optimal time to ignite and burn.
Kiln dried hardwood kindling has a moisture content of 12% or lower after drying in a kiln for three days or more. New hardwood flooring has a moisture content in the range of 6% to 9% as does hardwood furniture. Other advantages of kiln dried hardwood kindling are:
Makes fire starting easier
Increases the flame of the fire
Increases the heat provided by the fire
Decreases the maintenance of the fire
Minimizes creosote build-up
Minimizes emissions
No bugs, insects, fungus
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