Insects living under the bark are dormant in early spring. When you store firewood
now for use next fall or winter, any insects will likely die before you bring the firewood
into your home.
Prices for firewood are generally down in early spring, and the supplies are good.
Buying now instead of waiting for cold weather to buy your firewood will save you
money.
Fuel costs, especially the cost of heating oil, are rising. Many people will be turning to
their fireplaces as a source of supplemental heat, especially when they see their fuel
bills next winter. So next fall is expected not only to have the regular seasonal
increase in firewood prices but also to see additional price increases due to unusually
high demands. Buying your firewood now puts you ahead of those price increases that
are forecast for firewood next fall.
Landowners whose property has been logged will welcome you if you ask permission
to salvage firewood. Loggers leave behind about 50% of each tree, cluttering the
landscape but providing you with free firewood. With a chain saw and a wood splitter,
you can tailor your firewood to the dimensions of your fireplace. There’s considerably
less competition for this free firewood in early spring than there is during the cooler
seasons.
So go ahead and let your thoughts turn to springtime, but get a jump on next fall too.
When the cool weather returns, you’ll be glad to have your seasoned firewood waiting
for you.
now for use next fall or winter, any insects will likely die before you bring the firewood
into your home.
Prices for firewood are generally down in early spring, and the supplies are good.
Buying now instead of waiting for cold weather to buy your firewood will save you
money.
Fuel costs, especially the cost of heating oil, are rising. Many people will be turning to
their fireplaces as a source of supplemental heat, especially when they see their fuel
bills next winter. So next fall is expected not only to have the regular seasonal
increase in firewood prices but also to see additional price increases due to unusually
high demands. Buying your firewood now puts you ahead of those price increases that
are forecast for firewood next fall.
Landowners whose property has been logged will welcome you if you ask permission
to salvage firewood. Loggers leave behind about 50% of each tree, cluttering the
landscape but providing you with free firewood. With a chain saw and a wood splitter,
you can tailor your firewood to the dimensions of your fireplace. There’s considerably
less competition for this free firewood in early spring than there is during the cooler
seasons.
So go ahead and let your thoughts turn to springtime, but get a jump on next fall too.
When the cool weather returns, you’ll be glad to have your seasoned firewood waiting
for you.
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Alternative-Heating-Info.com
Early Spring Is the Best Time to Get Firewood
As the weather hints of
warmth and the spring buds
appear on trees, firewood may
not be the first thing that
comes to mind.
But early spring is the ideal
time to buy or gather your
firewood for your fireplace or
wood stove.
Firewood needs at least six
months to season. If you want
your firewood ready for the
cool days of next fall, now’s the
time to be getting it.
warmth and the spring buds
appear on trees, firewood may
not be the first thing that
comes to mind.
But early spring is the ideal
time to buy or gather your
firewood for your fireplace or
wood stove.
Firewood needs at least six
months to season. If you want
your firewood ready for the
cool days of next fall, now’s the
time to be getting it.
