Lake Keowee is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Southeast. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and connect with loved ones. While there are many fun things to do in and around the lake, perhaps the most timeless one is gathering around the fire.
Whether you're building a fire inside or outside your Lake Keowee home, you should invest in high-quality firewood for the best possible experience. It's frustrating when you try to start a fire, only to discover that your firewood won't light. Even if you're able to light it, it may produce too much smoke, smell bad, or burn out too quickly.
While some people think that all firewood is the same, that's kind of like saying all lakes are the same. But as a resident of Lake Keowee, you know there is a big difference between a beautiful, clean lake and a polluted pond. In the same way, there is a huge difference between Cutting Edge Firewood and our clean, high quality firewood, and the wet, moldy stuff you receive from many other providers.
Our firewood is easier to light, creates less smoke, burns brighter and hotter, lasts longer, and best of all, we offer complimentary delivery to the Lake Keowee area! Our delivery artisan service takes care of everything - no mess and no stress for you!
About Lake Keowee, SC
Located in South Carolina's Oconee and Pickens counties, Lake Keowee is a man-made reservoir lake. Its origins can be traced back to the early 1960s, during which the South Carolina Land & Timber company purchased several lots of land in the area. Just a few years later, state officials selected Lake Keowee as the site for a new hydroelectric power plant. Duke Energy was ultimately awarded the contract, which eventually led to the creation of Lake Keowee.
Today, Lake Keowee is one of the most popular and frequently visited lakes in South Carolina.
Fun Facts About Lake Keowee, SC
- There are approximately 300 miles of shoreline on Lake Keowee.
- Lake Keowee was named after the Cherokee town of Keowee.
- At its deepest point, Lake Keowee extends nearly 300 feet deep.
- The dam at Lake Keowee produces enough electricity to power roughly 7,000 homes per year.
- Duke Energy uses some of the lake water to cool its three nuclear reactors.
- Lake Keowee has an average elevation of roughly 800 feet above sea level.
- Nearly a half-dozen waterways connect to Lake Keowee, including the Keowee River, Little River, Whitewater River, Thompson River, Lake Jocassee and Toxaway River.
- Duke Energy partnered with state officials to create the Keowee-Toxaway State Park, which consists of three individual parks located on and near Lake Keowee.
- Some of the native fish species in Lake Keowee include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, brown trout, rainbow trout, bluegill and catfish.
- There are six boat ramps available on Lake Keowee.
- Thousands of centuries-old Cherokee artifacts have been discovered in Lake Keowee and the surrounding area.
- In 1993, Lake Keowee residents formed an organization known as Friends Of Lake Keowee Society (FOLKS) to raise awareness for environmental and recreational issues.
Kiln Dried Firewood vs Seasoned Firewood: Which Is Best?
The terms "kin dried" and "seasoned" are often used interchangeably when referring to firewood that's been dried. While similar, however, they are not the same. By definition, seasoned firewood refers to wood that has been cut and stacked to air dry over a period of months or years. Kiln drying, on the other hand, is a unique type of drying method that involves the use of a kiln, which is basically an oven.
Because seasoned firewood must air dry, the quality controls are non-existing. When you order seasoned firewood, it might have been air drying for 3 months or 12 months, and obviously one will be more dry than the other. You also have no idea how it was stacked, many people just throw the wood in a pile, which means the wood on the inside of the pile will not air dry at all. And of course, seasoned wood attracts bugs, mold and fungus.
Kiln drying isn't just a faster way to dry firewood; it's also more effective and consistent. When wood is placed inside the drying kiln, it's exposed to heat and pressure, which essentially pulls moisture out of the wood. While seasoned firewood typically has a moisture content of 20% to 30%, the moisture content of kiln dried firewood is about 5-10%, meaning it contains much less moisture than its air-dried counterpart.
The heat also kills all bugs, mold, and fungus, ensuring the wood is clean. This means it provides a better experience outside and a safer experience for your indoor fires as well.
Not all kiln drying processes are equal either - here at Cutting Edge Firewood we put our wood through the most rigorous drying process in the industry. Some people place wood into a kiln for 75 minutes at 150 degrees, but we cook it at 250 degrees for 48 hours. This ensures consistently glorious quality and an epic fireside experience.
As a result, Cutting Edge Firewood is the best all-around choice for your Lake Keowee home. It's easier to light, burns brighter, produces more heat and is cleaner than air-dried firewood. It's also great firewood for cooking as well, providing great flavor to your grilling and bbq!
Don't just take our word for it, check out what some of our customers had to say:
Where Can I Find Kiln Dried Firewood for My Lake Keowee, SC Home?
You probably won't find any roadside vendors in Lake Keowee -- or elsewhere -- selling kiln dried firewood. Rather, nearly all roadside vendors only sell air-dried firewood. This is because the drying kilns used to produce kiln dried firewood are expensive, commercial-grade machines. As a result, roadside vendors typically produce and sell air-dried firewood.
The good news is you can still purchase kiln dried firewood for your Lake Keowee. When you purchase kiln dried firewood from Cutting Edge Firewood, we'll deliver it to your Lake Keowee home. As a Lake Keowee resident, you can even take advantage of our Artisanal Delivery Service. As explained here, this is our signature white glove delivery service. With our Artisanal Delivery Service, our dedicated delivery experts will not only bring you your kiln-dried firewood; they'll stack it in your desired area while also answering any questions you have. Furthermore, kiln dried firewood purchased with Artisanal Delivery Service comes inside a convenient and stylish rack.
How to Build the Perfect Campfire on Lake Keowee, SC
Building the perfect campfire begins with using high-quality firewood. Don't assume that seasoned firewood is just as good kiln dried firewood. While air-dried firewood is certainly better than fresh or green firewood, it don't offer the same level of performance as kiln dried firewood. Because it contains just half the moisture of air-dried firewood, kiln dried firewood is easier to light.
Watch the following video to learn how to start a fire with a single match, every time:
Of course, you may need to add more kiln dried firewood to keep your campfire going long into the night. If your campfire begins to die down, carefully place two or three more logs in the middle. As long as your campfire has unburned, dry wood, it will continue to produce heat for you and your guests.
Don't Forget to Extinguish Your Campfire
When you are ready to call it night and head indoors, extinguish your campfire by dousing it in water. Even if your campfire is no longer burning with a large and visible flame, it probably contains hot embers still. And all it takes is a sudden gust of wind to transport these embers to nearby brush or flammable structures. By dousing your campfire in water, however, you can rest assured knowing that the fire won't spread.
Another easy way to extinguish your bonfire is with one of our fire pit complete sets. Not only can we deliver you firewood, we can also deliver a quality S&S fire pit that is built to last a lifetime. Included in our complete set is a snuffer lid - when you're done with the fire you simply cover the fire pit with the lid and the fire will be snuffed out within seconds. No embers to worry about, no steam burns to fear, and you're ready for bed!
In Conclusion
Experience the difference that kiln dried firewood makes at your Lake Keowee home by ordering a rack from Cutting Edge Firewood. For several years now, we've been delivering the industry's highest-quality firewood, as well as cooking wood, to residents throughout the Southeast.
Your search for firewood in Lake Keowee, South Carolina is over. Stock up on high-quality kiln dried firewood by visiting our order page now, or you can view our most popular products below. After placing your order, we'll deliver the kiln dried firewood directly to your Lake Keowee home.
