May 14, 2019 8:05 am
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It’s always important to keep an eye out for signs of wet or dry rot in timbers, especially if you keep them outside. These types of rot differ in some ways, though have the same result in that they weaken the structural integrity of the wood in Utah. Dry rot is an infestation of a living fungus, while wet rot occurs as a result of the natural decay of the wood due to elevated moisture content. Dry rot is the much more serious problem between the two, and typically requires the use of a chemical fungicide to eliminate the fungal... View Article
March 29, 2019 10:48 pm
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It’s no surprise that wood’s number one enemy is moisture. Just ask anyone who’s ever tried to start a campfire after a rainstorm or who’s tried building something with a warped piece of lumber! But did you know that different types of wood handle moisture better than others? Continue reading to learn which woods handle moisture the best, and which you need to avoid the next time you’re buying firewood in Utah: Mahogany: Durable and fine-grained, mahogany stands up to water really well. It resists shrinking, swelling and warping, which makes it an excellent option to build boats. As if... View Article
November 2, 2018 9:19 pm
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Burning firewood is an excellent way to heat your home this winter without driving up your utility costs. However, if this is your first winter heating your home with firewood, you’ll want to be sure you’re preparing it correctly. The best firewood to use in your wood-burning stove or fireplace is dried and seasoned. If you’re attempting to burn “green” or “wet” unseasoned wood, you’ll have a harder time getting the fire to light or produce the heating results you want. Green firewood is inexpensive and easy to season, but not a lot of people know how to do it... View Article
January 3, 2018 3:22 am
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Building a crackling fire in your wood-burning fireplace on a cold winter’s evening is one of the best ways to stay nice and toasty. And on a more extreme level, building a roaring fire on a camping trip is the only way to stay comfortable at night. Knowing how to build a fire is essential, but did you know that the success of your fire has just as much to do with the type of wood you choose as it does your technique for building it? Your choice of firewood in Utah is crucial. Keep reading to find out which... View Article
