A wood-burning fireplace is a comfortable choice for your home. It is the focal point and warm place of the room. There is nothing more comfortable than curling up in front of him on a cold night. He can also help you reduce heating costs, but only if you use the fireplace correctly. The use of wood-burning fireplaces requires the correct choice of wood and the basic knowledge of operating equipment. When the fireplace is not in use, measures should be taken to prevent hot air from escaping to the outside through the chimney, causing the indoor temperature to drop sharply.
The first point
Open the chimney damper before each use, and close it after each use. The open chimney baffle allows you to emit smoke from the chimney while burning wood. When the fireplace is not in use, keep the baffle closed to prevent hot air from escaping.
Second point
Choose the wood you want to use in the wood-burning fireplace. Only use wood that has been dried for at least six months, otherwise the wood will not burn normally due to excessive water content. Don't burn pine wood in the fireplace, because pine wood can cause creosote buildup and shroud your house in the shadow of a possible chimney fire. Experienced friends tend to choose a mixture of hardwood and softwood.
Third point
Place a cork stopper at the bottom of the grate and a hardwood on the top. Place the igniter under the grate and light it with a lighter or match. These igniters ignite the cork, which in turn ignites the hardwood, ensuring long-term burning.
fourth point
Use a wood-burning fireplace shovel to remove the ashes. After the ashes have cooled completely, throw them into a metal pot. Close the damper and place a mantel in front of the fireplace to prevent hot air that should have been indoors from escaping through the chimney, causing a sudden drop in indoor temperature.
Use a wood-burning fireplace shovel to remove the ashes. After the ashes have cooled completely, throw them into a metal pot. Close the damper and place a mantel in front of the fireplace to prevent hot air that should have been indoors from escaping through the chimney, causing a sudden drop in indoor temperature.
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