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Drift wood can be used in a wood burning stove. It is not as efficient as other aged wood but it will burn. Drift wood is often collected on beaches to have bon-fires.
Any wood that has been in the ocean will destroy your stove in a matter of months.
I sell wood stoves. A fellow brought in his stainless steel baffle from a stove that he purchase from us less than 6 months earlier. He had been burning wood that had been in the ocean. I could literally crumble it in my hand.
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Is it safe to burn wood with varnish in a wood stove?
No it is not safe to burn it.
How good does fir wood burn in a stove?
Spruce, pine and fir are all soft woods, and tend to have too high a sap content to burn in a wood stove. The higher sap content translates into greater creosote production in your chimney and can lead to a fire. Stick to harder woods. They burn longer with more heat produced and a cleaner chimney.
Can you burn wood from a Catalpa tree in a wood stove?
Yes, you can burn wood from a Catalpa tree in a wood stove. However, Catalpa wood is less dense and may burn faster compared to other hardwoods. It may produce less heat and could lead to more frequent refueling of the stove.
Is it safe to burn toxic wood in a fireplace or wood stove?
Burning toxic wood in a fireplace or wood stove is not safe. Toxic wood can release harmful chemicals and pollutants into the air, which can be harmful to your health and the environment. It is important to only burn properly seasoned and non-toxic wood in your fireplace or wood stove.
Is weeping willow safe wood to burn in indoors?
yes
Is weeping willow a good wood to burn in a fireplace?
no. It is very harsh. fire.
Is linden good for burning in wood stove?
Not the best wood. Rapid burn, rapid burn out, very high creosote production- if used other than as kindling, be sure to clean your chimney OFTEN.
Is elm good wood to burn in a wood stove?
Yes, elm is a very good wood to burn. Like any hard wood, make sure it is seasoned for 1 year.
Can someone explain what a wood pellet stove is I've never heard of it before.?
A wood pellet stove is simply a wood stove. However it's specialized to burn wood pellets which are made from compressed sawdust and are more convenient than firewood.
Do you remove the grate to burn wood in wood burning stove?
No. You need the grate in for air circulation around the burning wood.
Is sweetgum wood ok to burn in wood stove?
Yes. Very hard to split, not the BEST wood, but not the worst either.
Can you burn wood pellets in your wood burning stove?
Yes, but do not expect them to do well. Pellets are intended for use in a pellet stove- spacing, surface area, and air movement are wrong for a standard wood stove- and they are a bit pricey.
