As cooler temperatures embrace Missouri, bonfires and fireplaces light up across the greater St. Louis area to deliver warmth and bring people together. Specializing in wood products, Jay’s Firewood & Mulch of Perryville, MO, is proud to supply the seasoned firewood that builds the best fires for special occasions.

While it’s easy to go to the store and pick up your standard pack of kindling to get a fire going, Jay’s Firewood & Mulch reminds consumers that not all wood burns the same. Here are five types of wood that offer different burning experiences:

• Seasoned Oak Firewood: When oak has been seasoned, it holds the ideal amount of moisture for balanced burning. As a denser wood, oak offers more burning capacity and a higher heat. While it takes longer to ignite oak firewood, it will burn for hours without much maintenance, making it an ideal choice for long-lasting fires.
• Maple Firewood: Maple is another dense firewood that takes a while to burn, but will stick around once it’s lit. Maple is one of the best choices of firewood for bonfires, as it produces a minimal amount of smoke.
• Hickory Firewood: Foodies prize hickory for its enticing sweet-and-savory aroma that is reminiscent of smoked meat. In addition, this firewood is regarded as one of the best options out there for both indoor and outdoor scenarios, as it offers a long-lasting burn that comes with high heat.
• Birch Firewood: When you need heat and light from your campfire, birch is a great outdoor firewood choice. It’s also a practical choice because it is lighter to carry, quick to light, and emits a more intense brightness than other wood types.
• Douglas Fir Firewood: Commonly associated with Christmas trees, Douglas fir is a favorite choice for indoor fireplaces because it doesn’t produce too much smoke. With a medium hardness, Douglas fir doesn’t take too long to catch fire and offers an even, long-lasting heat. It also offers that crackling sound that many appreciate during those quiet nights around the holidays.

Need help finding the best seasoned firewood? Jay’s Firewood & Mulch has a wide selection of kindling, including hickory and seasoned oak firewood, to carry you through winter and into the new year. They even offer firewood delivery to customers in the greater St. Louis area—just call (877) 492-2970 to place your order. You can also visit this seasoned firewood retailer online for more information.