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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFireplace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The popping sound you hear in your fireplace results from sap<\/a> and water in the firewood used for burning. When the firewood is lit, the sap\/water becomes steam and forms gasses. As the wood burns, the pressure of these trapped gasses builds up and eventually blasts out of the firewood one after another, popping as they do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When burned, it is unlikely that your firewood won’t produce a pop sound. Wood would still contain water regardless of how well-seasoned. However, the less the moisture content in the firewood, the less pop you hear in the fireplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When firewood pops, pieces of it sometimes come flying out of the fireplace. It becomes dangerous if that piece of hot, flaming firewood drops on you or other flammable objects nearby. The fire from the wood could catch up on your clothing, possibly burning your skin. If it lands on flammable objects, you may have a fire disaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are measures you can apply to eliminate these risks: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pine Tree<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardwoods<\/a> are a lot drier than softwoods<\/a> and will pop less. Also, seasoned wood has the appropriate moisture content for burning, producing a lesser popping sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Softwoods pop the most because they contain much more sap and moisture than hardwoods. Fir and pine are your best choice of Softwood if you prefer the loud crackling and popping sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardwoods don’t pop as much as softwoods, but they are perfect for burning<\/a>. The best kind includes;<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can dry firewood either by exposure to sunlight and wind or using a kiln<\/a>. The result from the former is what we know as seasoned wood. Kiln drying is, however, a much faster and better way to dry your wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wood Pellets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hardwood and Softwood can be chopped into smaller pieces to form\u00a0pellets. Due to their size, they are much drier when compared to wood of other sizes. As a result, they produce little to no popping sound. Pellets are perfect for those who prefer their fireplace to pop less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They are also a good choice for your fireplace as they burn hotter and more efficiently than most wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Treated wood<\/a> is never a good choice for any burning. It contains chemicals that, when burned, release toxic substances into the air. It also produces a lot of smoke, causing air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Close-up of Kiln<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are in the category of people who prefers to eliminate or reduce that Popping sound, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know what firewood pops the most, you will find it easier next time to buy the right kind. If you prefer less noise from your fireplace, opt for kiln-dried hardwoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are adventurous and love to sit around the fire as it pops loudly, reminiscing about good times, you should go for Softwood. And If you desire to hear almost no sound, pellets will give you good value for your money. It barely pops yet burns efficiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" … <\/p>\nIs Popping Firewood Dangerous?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Which Firewood Pops the Most or Less?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Seasoned Firewood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kiln Drying vs. Seasoned Firewood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pellets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How to Prevent Wood From Popping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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