If you have a fireplace or wood burning stove in your home, you are no doubt using them to the full with these super cold temperatures of winter that are upon us. While we may get through a lot of fire wood, a good question to ask is, can I burn any kind of wood? Could it be harmful if I do?
When we are trying to keep a fire going, it is easy to think that there is no harm in burning anything we have on hand. It is important though, that for the health and wellbeing of the household, you stick to burning safe, dried softwoods. By burning the wrong kind of woods, you could possibly be exposing the household to harmful fumes that are emitted when it is burned.
Here is a short list of woods you should not burn:
Pressure treated woods, plywood, painted wood, or even driftwood.
So long as they don’t fall under the above-mentioned types, wooden pallets can be used, and fallen tree limbs are also some examples of wood that can be burnt.
While it may be tempting to throw your trash in the fire, it is not always a good idea to do it. Things likes wrappers and dryer lint are some samples of what shouldn’t be burned.
In summary, while there’s nothing like a beautiful roaring fire on a cold winters day or evening, make sure that you keep everyone safe and out of harm’s way by using only the right kind of fuel for your fires.
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