CORNCOBKINDLIN'

We will be providing our followers with tips regarding woodburning in woodstoves, fireplaces, and grills

 The Essentials of Woodburning

By Rob Hurst

of Corncobkindlin’

 For your fireplace or woodstove you will need:

1.     A hearth that meets fire code standards.

2.     A chimney that meets fire code standards.

3.     A properly installed flue pipe.

4.     A flue pipe temperature gauge. (Tells you if you are burning efficiently)

5.     A fireplace poker set, which includes;

Brush

Poker

Log tongs

Shovel for ash

Firewood box

Pot of water-this brings humidity back into the house.

Coal bucket-to put ash in when cleaning out stove or fireplace.

And of course, corncobkindlin’ firestarters.

Clean the chimney once a year, or as needed, depending upon the amount of wood being burned.  Use chimney sweep logs or chimney sweep powder in your fireplace or woodstove once a week.  Make sure your firewood is well seasoned.   Using green wood will make creosote buildup in your chimney, and could cause a chimney fire.

Enjoy these tips from the folks at Corncobkindlin’ and have a safe and happy woodburning season.