How do I know if I can burn wood in my fireplace?

How do I know if I can burn wood in my fireplace?

If your fireplace has an empty firebox, it is a wood-burning system. Your wood-burning stove will have a door and a space to build your fire, but no ignitors or feeding devices like a pellet stove might have. Wood fires burn wood and vent directly up the flue.

Can you grill on a no-burn day?

No. Use of all recreational fire devices is prohibited during Burn Bans. A recreational fires include cooking fires, barbecues, campfires and bonfires. Use of propane and natural gas are allowed during a Burn Ban.

Can you burn Duraflame logs on no-burn days?

A: According to Brenda Turner, spokeswoman for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, the Duraflame logs can only be burned on burn days. Turner said they are considered one of the clean sources of wood, just like dried, seasoned firewood.

Can I BBQ during Spare the Air?

While fires for cooking are not prohibited during Spare the Air Alerts, consider public health and be mindful of air quality on these days. Consider using a gas or propane barbecue rather than a wood or charcoal-fired cooking device.

Can you have a firepit in Los Angeles?

The short answer is, yes! Fire pits are legal in most cities, however each city in Southern California has different ordinances for building fire pits, and it’s good to check the laws for your city before building.

Can I roast marshmallows over a Duraflame log?

Roast your marshmallows over the fire, get them as burnt or as gooey and barely done as you wish, and then slam those babies between two grahams. Use duraflame OUTDOOR firelogs, tested for roasting campfire foods.

What burns hotter wood or gas?

Wood burning features look and feel more traditional. You can get more heat from wood because it burns hotter than both propane and natural gas. This also means that outdoor cooking is easier to accomplish with wood burning applications than gas ones.