Hot Wood

Buying Guide: Choosing Firewood

Hardwood Firewood Box
The hardwood firewood box is a super jumbo pack made from madrone, walnut or oak. Depending on the product, it contains kindling and/or a firestarter, so check the product details before you buy if you need one or the other.

Kindling Firewood
The kindling firewood is a seasoned option made from pine, fir, cedar or spruce. It is a useful choice for starting a fire and is a 100 percent renewable energy source.

Moisture and Local Rules
Seasoned wood with moisture content less than 20 percent by weight is cleaner burning. Check your local rules before burning, since some solid fuels may be restricted at times by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hot Wood make?
Hot Wood offers firewood, including a super jumbo hardwood box with kindling and/or a firestarter and a kindling firewood made from pine, fir, cedar or spruce.

How do I choose between hardwood and kindling firewood?
Choose the hardwood box if you want madrone, walnut or oak firewood, possibly with kindling and a firestarter. Choose the kindling firewood if you want a pine, fir, cedar or spruce option for starting a fire.

What moisture level does the firewood have?
The hardwood box and kindling firewood are seasoned, with moisture content less than 20 percent by weight. Check your local burning rules before you use it, since some solid fuels may be restricted at times by law.