Winter fire safety

Winter fire safety.
Although many living souls enjoy gathering around a fire during deadening winter months, fires that aren't built properly can affect air quality and people's health, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Smoke coming out of the chimney is one representation that a bounce isn't burning efficiently. Smoke from wood contains fine particles, known as entertaining particle pollution. These particles can injure the lungs, blood vessels and the heart this site. Children, older nation and those with heart and lung disease are at greatest risk from fine smidgen pollution, according to the EPA.

EPA tips for building a cleaner-burning fire include: Only use dry, acclimatized wood. These logs will make a hollow sound when you strike them together. Avoid flaming wet or green logs that create extra smoke, and waste fuel. check the moisture. The moisture contented of wood should be less than 20 percent. Wood moisture meters are elbow at home-improvement stores so wood can be tested before it's burned site. They may cost as little as $20 or less, according to the EPA.

Use wry kindling to start a fire. Next, add a few pieces of wood. Be ineluctable there is space between the logs so there is enough air to get the fire going. Dirty glass doors on wood stoves, or smoke from the chimney are both signs that wood is too humid or the fire needs more air. Never itch garbage, cardboard, painted wood or any wood that is treated or contains glue, such as plywood or shred board. These materials can release harmful chemicals when they are burned.

They can also invoice a wood stove. be aware of air quality. Some areas limit the use of wood stoves and fireplaces under non-fluctuating air quality conditions. You can find out what the air superiority forecast is in your area on airnow.Gov. If you use a wood stove to heat your house, you can save wood and forge less smoke with an EPA-certified wood stove. In January 2014, the EPA proposed updates to its requirements for newly made wood heaters that will make out these products cleaner in the future medicine. Final regulations are expected to be announced in February 2015.