{"id":1743,"date":"2023-02-07T08:43:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T08:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2023-02-10T03:26:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T03:26:37","slug":"how-to-tell-if-firewood-is-rotten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lonelyaxe.com\/how-to-tell-if-firewood-is-rotten\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell If Firewood Is Rotten- The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you use firewood, you likely have come across rotten firewood. Unlike well-seasoned wood, rotten firewood is dense and cannot produce adequate heat. Aside from that, burning rotten firewood may pose a significant health risk. For these reasons, every firewood user must learn how to tell if firewood is rotten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thankfully, there are many ways to know if your firewood could be better. Typical signs you should look for include discoloration, cracks, and fungi growth on the wood. In this article, you will learn to tell if firewood is rotten and if you can still use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
In a few cases, it may be okay to burn rotten wood, especially if it has not started to crumble. However, if you suspect your wood is rotten, it is better to use it outdoors than indoors. Aside from the fact that it won’t give off much heat, it may also produce harmful creosote<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also highly probable that your rotten firewood has become a host for bugs and termites. For this reason, you should never burn rotten firewood indoors. It may not be much of a problem outdoors, but if used in your home, your house may become infected with critters. To be 100% safe, you should store firewood 10 feet away from your house.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, burning rotten wood releases a muddy smell that is unsuitable for your health. Burn rotted wood in your chimney releases moisture, fungus, mold, and bacteria into your home. These microorganisms can leave you with a bad headache, a stuffy nose, or a severe allergic reaction. Hence, to be safe, it is better to discard firewood if you suspect it is rotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As previously mentioned, there are many ways to confirm if your firewood has gone bad. Sometimes, the signs may be apparent. Other times they may be subtle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below are a few tell-tale signs that you can use to confirm the health status of your firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Can You Tell If Firewood Is Rotten?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n