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Yes. While the different varieties of gum are a chore to split, it can be used for firewood. Heat values are not as great as oak or hickory, but better than many woods.
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Is it best to burn red gum wood or sugar gum wood in an open fireplace?
Yes
How does a fireplace work?
it burns the wood
How does a fireplace warm the house?
Fireplaces, especially gas fireplaces, don't really do much to heat your home unless a fireplace blower or fan kit is installed. A blower kit will dramatically increase the efficiency of your fireplace by helping to distribute the heated air your fireplace produces into your home. They have kits and replacement blowers for most major brands of gas fireplaces. Even some wood fireplaces.
What happens when you burn fresh cut wood in your fireplace?
Wet wood does not burn well. Freshly cut "green" (live) wood can be up to 80 percent water. This water has to be converted to steam and leave the wood before it can burn. While this is happening, the temperature that the wet wood can reach is limited to less than 300 degrees Fahrenheit, dramatically lowering the heat produced by the primary burn. Additionally, the rising steam can significantly extinguish the secondary burn occurring above. Always dry your wood by seasoning it before burning. It usually takes at least six months to dry wood to the desired 20% moisture content for burning, but can often take 12 months or more.
How does using the billows affect the combustion of the wood in the fireplace?
A bellows injects O2 into the flame causing it to burn hotter. Much like blowing on a hot ember while trying to get a fire started.
They sell baskets for burning wood pellets in fireplaces. Are they any good?
Wood pellets are intended to burn under a forced draft. They will not burn as well in a fireplace- why not use regular firewood? It is much less expensive than the wood pellets, and will burn as well in a fireplace. PS- a fireplace is a very poor choice for heating a home.
Can you burn ficus wood in a home fireplace?
Yes it just does not burn well because its a rubbery plant, the denser the fire wood the better for fires generally
Can martin a42 fireplace burn wood?
Check with Martin for an owner's manual. Unless a fireplace is specifically rated as multi-fuel, a gas fireplace cannot safely burn wood.
Can you burn wood in your model hb42a fireplace?
I do.
Can you burn cherry wood in your fireplace?
Yes
Is it safe to burn oleander wood in a fireplace?
No, it is not safe to burn. It is toxic.
Can you burn Brazilian wood in a fireplace?
No. It's illegal.
Is it safe to burn laurel wood in fireplace?
Yes.
Can you burn mimosa trees in fireplace?
Its wood isn't it
Is mesquite wood safe to burn in a fireplace?
yes
Is it safe to burn laurel wood in a fireplace?
Yes.
Can you burn crab-apple wood in a fireplace?
yes
