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Many people have wondered whether they can use bamboo as firewood or not. This comprehensive post supplies answers to this question. We have searched wide and compiled the pros and cons of using bamboo as firewood. Get ready to learn about all the different sides to burning bamboo.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you use bamboo as firewood? <\/span>You can use bamboo as firewood. Freshly cut bamboo dries faster than wood from trees and burns very fast when lit with fire. What\u2019s more, it gives off very high heat levels. However, burning bamboo could be dangerous because of the enclosed air spaces within its stalks. Enclosed air spaces can cause explosions, so you should always split bamboo to release the enclosed air before using it as firewood.<\/b><\/p>\n

Bamboo is good firewood and you can use it as burning material for your stove. However, bamboo may not be best suited for everyone. There are several factors to consider before you choose bamboo for firewood. As you read on, we will list and explain these different factors and leave you to make your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Benefits of Burning Bamboo for Fuel<\/span><\/h2>\n

Bamboo is easier to cut down and split than hardwood. It also dries faster after cutting it down and generates more heat while being burned. Kindling a fire with bamboo is way easier than it is for hardwood. You wouldn\u2019t need stubble or any form of extra help to kindle the fire. What\u2019s more, using bamboo as firewood instead of hardwood solves part of the deforestation problem currently plaguing our world.<\/b><\/p>\n

As you read on, we will explain these benefits further:<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo Firewood is an Easier Alternative to Hardwood<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bamboo is easier to cut down than any kind of hardwood tree you can think of. And once you cut it down, it doesn\u2019t take long to dry. Remember that you cannot use either wood or bamboo for firewood until it dries. Also, splitting bamboo requires far less energy and stress than splitting hardwood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo Generates Heat Quickly<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bamboo burns faster than hardwood and generates more heat. Its impressive heat output makes it a great option for firewood. Because of this feature, you can also use bamboo at your fireplace during cold seasons. Hardwoods warm up slowly, but bamboo generates quick heat at high levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bamboo is Highly Combustible<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many people advise against planting bamboo in home gardens because it is highly combustible. Bamboo fire is easy to kindle so it may aggravate fire incidences in the home. But this has a good site too – you can count on bamboo as your easy-to-kindle firewood. If you combine bamboo with hardwood timbers, bamboo will kindle first and help kindle the other woods. You can also read this article titled, is a fire pit considered an open fire<\/a>? Check out the article for an in-depth discussion about the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is Bamboo not Burned by Some People?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many people refrain from burning bamboo because of wrong and unfounded beliefs. But then, there are a few genuine concerns. For instance, burning bamboo can cause an explosion. But this will only happen if you didn\u2019t split the bamboo to release the air spaces in its stalk before burning it. Bamboo also leaves lots of ashes behind after burning, and packing the ashes can be stressful. What\u2019s more, some religions and cultures consider bamboo to be a sacred plant and prohibit burning it for any reason.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Burning bamboo for firewood has many good sides, but it has a few downsides too. Aside from these few downsides, people avoid burning bamboo for many other reasons. We will discuss these different reasons in the section that follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Burning Bamboo Can Cause Explosions<\/span><\/h3>\n

There have indeed been fire explosions as a result of burning bamboo. This fact scares many people off from burning bamboo for fuel. Nobody wants a fire explosion in their house. However, you can prevent this by simply spitting bamboo before you start burning it. Learn how to burn bamboo. You can check out this guide to burning bamboo<\/a> that we have written for more tips and information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Does Bamboo Pop When Burnt?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bamboo pops when burned because the air spaces within its stalks burst open while it’s burning. Since bamboo grows very fast, it traps lots of air inside its stalks. While bamboo is burning, these air spaces expand and compress within the bamboo stalk. The pressure keeps increasing until the space bursts, giving out a loud noise.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>When the air spaces burst open, the air fuels the fire even more. That\u2019s why explosions usually accompany the large pops. These explosions could be very dangerous for the stove, the house, and the people in it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705 Video – Bamboo Gets its Name Because it Goes BAM When in a Fire<\/span><\/h4>\n

Watch this video to have a feel of what bamboo popping looks like while burning bamboo. The video is the footage of some parts of a bamboo forest being burnt down in Texas. Click the play button now and watch what it looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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