Chimney Champions: Best Wood to Burn in Fireplace Indoors in Jacksonville

August 18, 2025 | *Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Chimney Champions holds IAC2 certification, operates in compliance with NFPA 211, and provides fireplace and chimney services for homeowners in the Jacksonville area. The wood you choose for your indoor fireplace directly affects heat output, smoke production, creosote buildup, and chimney safety. Below, Chimney Champions covers the best and worst types of firewood for indoor use in Jacksonville, along with the reasons each choice matters. What are the best types of firewood to burn in a fireplace indoors? Seasoned, dry hardwood is the best wood to burn in a fireplace indoors. Hardwoods burn longer, produce more heat, and generate less smoke than softwoods or wet wood. Is oak a good wood to burn in an indoor fireplace? Oak is one of the most reliable hardwoods for indoor … Continued

5 Wood-Storing Tips for Dry Firewood

November 13, 2023 | Fireplace Basics

Nothing beats the warmth and cozy ambiance from a crackling fire in your fireplace on a chilly evening. As a homeowner with a well-inspected fireplace, you’ll need a steady supply of dry firewood to keep those flames going. However, storing firewood can be challenging, especially if you want to keep it dry and pest-free. Chimney Champions shares five wood-storing tips to help you keep your firewood in excellent condition and ready for use every time.

Chimney Champions Guide to Fireplace Efficiency in Jacksonville

December 13, 2022 | Chimney Basics

Chimney Champions is a Jacksonville, FL chimney service company staffed by CSIA certified technicians and a National Chimney Sweep Guild member. The company provides chimney inspections, sweeping, and repairs for homeowners who want to get more consistent heat from a traditional wood-burning fireplace. How does a traditional fireplace actually work? A traditional fireplace moves heat and combustion gases through four main components: the firebox, the flue, the damper, and the chimney cap. Firebox: The opening where firewood is placed and burned. Flue: The channel inside the chimney that carries smoke and combustion gases out of the home. Damper: A movable plate that controls airflow through the flue. The damper must be open during a fire and closed when the fireplace is not in use. Chimney cap: A cover fitted to the top of the chimney that lets smoke exit while keeping rain, debris, and animals out. Understanding each component makes … Continued

The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Fireplace Screen

Chimney Champions Answers: Do You Need a Fireplace Screen in Jacksonville

April 12, 2022 | Chimney Basics

Chimney Champions is a CSIA-certified chimney service company based in Jacksonville, FL, serving homeowners who use wood-burning fireplaces. This post addresses a common question: do you need a fireplace screen, and what does it actually do? A fireplace screen is a barrier placed in front of a firebox opening to contain sparks, limit radiant heat loss, and reduce access hazards for children and pets. Every wood-burning fireplace benefits from one. Do you need a fireplace screen? A fireplace screen serves five distinct functions: it captures and redistributes heat, blocks sparks and embers, creates a physical barrier for children and pets, supports better airflow to slow creosote buildup, and adds a finished look to the firebox opening. 1. Does a fireplace screen help heat your home? A fireplace screen helps distribute radiant heat more evenly into the room by slowing the escape of warm air through the firebox opening. Without a … Continued

5 Tips for a Great Fire

December 13, 2021 | Chimney Cleaning

If your home has a fireplace or two, then you have the luxury of keeping your home warm and creating a cozy ambiance. Yet, none of that happens without a great fire. So, here are five great tips from the professional chimney sweeps at Chimney Champions on how you can start and maintain a great fire!

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