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3 Ways to Help You Choose the Right Firewood for Your Ovens

by James Spencer Blogger
Ever felt the difference between a barbecued chicken made in a microwave oven and the ones roasted on a charcoal flame? You would see that the latter has a better taste where the flavours are enhanced well due to the effect of the charcoal. Similarly, food cooked with firewood is known to have that distinct taste when compared to the ones cooked on gas or probably the microwave oven.
 
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When it comes to selecting firewood for sale in Chintin, it should always be something that dry and dense in nature. When in Australia, there is the need to abide by a few rules when obtaining firewood, especially when the Firewood Association of Australia keeps a close check.
 
  • The wood should be sourced from an environment-friendly area.
  • There should be no legal obligations attached.
  • The wood should be dry and seasoned with moisture below 25%. 
  • It shouldn't be contaminated by chemicals or probably painted.
  • It shouldn't be a result of deforestation and should be sourced from waste wood or residue.
 
When it comes to acquiring good quality firewood, there is a need to keep in mind a few things.
 
The Wood Should Be Seasoned
 
This means knowing about the time for which the wood was kept to dry. When it comes to purchasing firewood, it should be something that should be seasoned, which will lead to a burn that contains less smoke and the burn is smooth with no interference. Wet wood is likely to cause problems with the functionality of your stove while creating a lot of black smoke that would cause permanent staining and also pollution.
 
Check the Moisture Content
 
It is said that the right type of firewood should have a moisture content that is below 25%. Anything above that means that the wood hasn't dried well and that it is of no good use. Moist firewood will not burn as quickly as the fire will have to first dry up the wet wood and only then allow it to burn. This is likely to create a lot of smoke which isn't a pleasant scene to entertain when you prepare meals.
 
Look Out for the Wood Density
 
It is noticed that hardwood has more burning time than softwood as the former has more density. It burns for a longer period of time and doesn't turn into ashes anytime soon, unlike softwood. While it burns for long, it takes a lot of time to ignite fire in hardwood. You would require igniting agents as that of petroleum or other firestarters. Softwood, on the other hand, takes less time to ignite and burns away fast too.
 
When you purchase firewood in Gisborne for your ovens and grills, it is essential always to store it in a dry and ventilated area to prevent moisture retention. There are times when you buy the perfect wood in bulk and store it; you cannot burn them later. Due to the lack of care, the wood has come in contact with moisture and thus resulting in smoke.

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