{"id":8743,"date":"2016-07-01T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/blog\/que-lena-usar-chimenea\/"},"modified":"2023-05-29T12:44:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T10:44:09","slug":"what-wood-to-use-fireplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/","title":{"rendered":"What firewood should I use for the fireplace?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to choosing the best option for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/\">fireplace doors<\/a> when we opt for a wood-burning model, there is another decision we must make if we want to make the most of our fireplace&#8217;s features. <strong>Selecting the type of firewood we are going to use will allow us to further optimize the fuel we use<\/strong>. Therefore, we want to take a look at the <strong>types of firewood<\/strong> available to see which one is suitable for our fireplace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What firewood should I use for the fireplace?<\/strong> Today, at HotFireDoor, we will talk about all the types of firewood you can use to burn in your fireplace and their strengths and weaknesses, as we have already discussed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/wood-burning-stoves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the advantages and disadvantages of wood-burning fireplaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a886057331c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a886057331c7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Considerations_when_choosing_firewood\" >Considerations when choosing firewood<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Size_and_moisture_of_the_firewood\" >Size and moisture of the firewood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Types_of_wood_and_their_characteristics\" >Types of wood and their characteristics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Recycled_wood_and_sustainability\" >Recycled wood and sustainability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Alternatives_to_firewood_briquettes_and_pellets\" >Alternatives to firewood: briquettes and pellets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Briquettes\" >Briquettes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Pellets\" >Pellets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Recommendations_and_maintenance_of_the_fireplace\" >Recommendations and maintenance of the fireplace<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Cleaning_and_inspection_of_the_fireplace\" >Cleaning and inspection of the fireplace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Firewood_storage\" >Firewood storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/what-wood-to-use-fireplace\/#Legal_regulations_in_Spain\" >Legal regulations in Spain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Considerations_when_choosing_firewood\"><\/span>Considerations when choosing firewood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When selecting firewood for our fireplace, we must take into account several factors, such as size, moisture, and wood type. Below are the main characteristics of each type of firewood and how they affect its performance in the fireplace.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size_and_moisture_of_the_firewood\"><\/span>Size and moisture of the firewood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>size of the logs is essential<\/strong> to ensure good fireplace performance. They should be large enough to fit properly in the fireplace, but not so large as to impede air circulation and smoke exhaust. It is recommended to leave at least 10 centimeters of free space in the front and sides of the fireplace.<br \/>\nIt is <strong>essential that the logs are dry<\/strong>, as moisture in the wood hinders combustion and produces an excessive amount of smoke. It is advisable to acquire firewood during the summer months and store it in a dry place until use.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3252 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Como-encender-la-chimenea-1.jpg\" alt=\"firewood\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Como-encender-la-chimenea-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Como-encender-la-chimenea-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Como-encender-la-chimenea-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_wood_and_their_characteristics\"><\/span>Types of wood and their characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, we describe the most common types of wood and how they behave in the fireplace, such as <strong>oak, olive, oak, poplar, and poplar firewood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Oak and olive<\/strong>: These hardwoods take a little longer to ignite but offer prolonged burning and a higher fire intensity than other woods. They are ideal for both open and closed fireplaces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oak<\/strong>: This wood is excellent for the fireplace but requires two years of open-air storage and an additional year of protected storage before use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poplar and poplar<\/strong>: These woods burn quickly but produce a larger amount of ash, requiring frequent cleaning of the flue and chimney outlet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recycled_wood_and_sustainability\"><\/span>Recycled wood and sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Utilizing the pruning remains from holm oak and olive groves is an excellent way to save money and contribute to environmental conservation. Recycled wood can be a viable and sustainable option to fuel our fireplace.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_firewood_briquettes_and_pellets\"><\/span>Alternatives to firewood: briquettes and pellets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Briquettes\"><\/span>Briquettes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Made from sawdust and wood chips, briquettes are excellent for igniting and sustaining the fire. They are ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-open-or-closed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">closed fireplaces<\/a> but can also be used in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplaces-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open fireplaces<\/a> to intensify the fire.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3416 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Que-len\u0303a-debo-usar-para-la-chimenea-2.jpg\" alt=\"firewood\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Que-len\u0303a-debo-usar-para-la-chimenea-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Que-len\u0303a-debo-usar-para-la-chimenea-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Que-len\u0303a-debo-usar-para-la-chimenea-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pellets\"><\/span>Pellets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some people think that pellets are miniature briquettes used for the fireplace. In reality, that&#8217;s not the case. Pellets are specifically manufactured for a particular type of fireplace known as a pellet stove or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-pellet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pellet fireplace<\/a>. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/models-fireplaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different types of fireplaces<\/a> you can find here.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">It is not recommended to use pellets in conventional wood-burning fireplaces, as they are not designed for that purpose and may not function properly. That&#8217;s why at HotFireDoor, we have an accessory for wood-burning fireplaces that allows you to use pellets without any problem. Contact us!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3194 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Que-modelos-de-chimeneas-existen-2.jpg\" alt=\"firewood\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Que-modelos-de-chimeneas-existen-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Que-modelos-de-chimeneas-existen-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Que-modelos-de-chimeneas-existen-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_and_maintenance_of_the_fireplace\"><\/span>Recommendations and maintenance of the fireplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the type of firewood we choose, it is crucial to perform proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/maintenance-wood-burning-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maintenance of our fireplace<\/a> to ensure its proper functioning and safety. Here are some recommendations to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning_and_inspection_of_the_fireplace\"><\/span>Cleaning and inspection of the fireplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Performing regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-fireplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleaning of the fireplace<\/a> is essential to prevent the accumulation of soot and ashes, which could cause a fire. The chimney and smoke outlet should also be periodically inspected to ensure there are no obstructions.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firewood_storage\"><\/span>Firewood storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Storing firewood in a dry and protected place is essential to keep it in optimal conditions for use. The wood should be stacked in an orderly manner and elevated off the ground to prevent moisture and allow proper air circulation.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_regulations_in_Spain\"><\/span>Legal regulations in Spain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Spain, it is important to comply with the current legal regulations regarding the installation and maintenance of fireplaces. The UNE-EN 13229 standard regulates wood-burning fireplaces and establishes the safety and energy efficiency requirements that these heating systems must meet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to choosing the best option for fireplace doors when we opt for a wood-burning model, there is another decision we must make if we want to make the most of our fireplace&#8217;s features. Selecting the type of firewood we are going to use will allow us to further optimize the fuel we use. 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