SUGGESTED FUEL
Selecting the right wood will depend on preference for comfort, aroma, and visual image.
If you want constant heat output and a short flame with glowing coals, hardwood such as
hickory, oak, or beech are recommended.
If short hot fire for damp weather, select a softer wood such as redwood, fir, or white pine.
TYPE OF WOOD
DESCRIPTION OF WOOD
OAK
Very dense, Hot burning, Should season at
least once a year.
MAPLE
Difficult to split, efficient, hot burning, Should
season at least once a year.
CHERRY
Burns at medium heat, sweet burning aroma,
sparks a lot - doesn't produce lots of smoke.
BIRCH
Burns very quickly, bright - hot burning, good
firestarter.
PINE
High sap content, burns messy, don’t use as
exclusive firewood.
ELM
Very dense - hardwood, difficult to split, does
not smell great as it burns.
CHESTNUT
Burns and splits easily, burns at a low heat,
sparks a lot, heavy smoke.
*For best results, do not overfill the bonfire (LUME) with logs that cover or extend above the
top air holes.
MAINTENANCE
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