https://www.openlearning.com/u/carlssonberry-sozciq/blog/TheNo1QuestionThatEveryoneInOutdoorWoodBurningStoveShouldKnowHowToAnswer Types of Wood Burners Near Me Wood burning stoves offer an economical alternative to fossil fuel and electricity heating. They also reduce dependence upon imported wood, which is a major source of carbon. Studies have found that the smoke from wood burning in homes contributes to wintertime pollution in areas where it is prevalent. This is particularly true in valleys prone to temperature inversions. 1. Pine It is commonplace to make use of pine wood for log burners. However, it should be dried out prior to use indoors. Unseasoned pine wood can produce more creosote that can cause chimney blockages. Unseasoned pine wood may also produce a lot of smoke and carbon dioxide, which can be harmful to both humans and animals. Most people avoid using pine wood for firewood due to its high resin content and fears of creosote build up. Creosote is a substance that resembles tar that coats the inside of your chimney flue and keeps smoke from being able to escape your home. It can cause a chimney to catch fire if it starts to build up. This is a very risky situation. Hardwoods such as oak, maple and hickory do not generate much creosote after burning and are more hot to burn, producing less smoke. It is because pine wood isn't properly seasoned that it creates an abundance of creosote. All wood needs to be properly seasoned prior to burning indoors. Seasoning the wood removes the moisture content and makes it easier to ignite and burn. If pine wood is properly seasoned it will burn more quickly with little sparking or spitting and will produce a high heat output. It will still release an enormous amount of creosote when it is burned. This is why most people do not use pine wood for their firewood, and prefer hardwoods like hickory and oak instead. 2. Cedar It is a softwood and while it produces high heat but its output isn't as high as that of other