Our Story

What started as a family tradition in the 1980s has grown into a passion we are proud to share with the entire San Francisco Bay Area.

For over four decades, our family has been personally sourcing premium firewood from trusted California suppliers — using it year-round, indoors and outdoors, through every season life has brought us. From cozy winter evenings by the fireplace to warm summer nights gathered around the fire pit, firewood has been at the heart of some of our most cherished family memories.

We know firsthand the warmth, the comfort, and the quiet joy that a well-built fire brings. The dancing flames. The crackling sound. The smell of seasoned hardwood. The way time seems to slow down when everyone gathers around the fire. These are not just nice things — they are feelings and memories that last a lifetime.

That personal experience — spanning more than 40 years — is what inspired us to bring SFFireWood.com to life. We wanted to make it easy for every family, every household, and every fire lover in the Bay Area to experience exactly what we have enjoyed for generations.

Why SFFireWood.com?

We are not a big box store. We are not a faceless online retailer. We are a local, family-rooted business that genuinely cares about the quality of every bundle we deliver and the experience every customer has.

When you order from SFFireWood.com, you are getting:

• 🌳 Premium, fully seasoned California hardwood — hand-selected from trusted local suppliers we have worked with for years
• 🔥 Firewood that is ready to burn — no waiting, no drying, no guesswork
• 🚚 Convenient, reliable delivery — directly to your door, on your schedule
• 💛 A personal touch — every order matters to us because we know what firewood means to a family

Our Promise to You

We take the same care selecting and delivering your firewood as we do for our own family. Every bundle is inspected, properly seasoned, and delivered with pride. If you are ever less than completely satisfied, we want to hear from you — because your experience matters to us personally.

We are honored to be part of your family's story, your gatherings, your celebrations, and your quiet evenings by the fire.

Welcome to the SFFireWood.com family. 🔥

A Few Things We Believe In

• 🌿 Quality over quantity — we only carry firewood we would burn ourselves
• 🤝 Honesty and transparency — clear pricing, clear policies, no surprises
• 🏙️ Community — we are Bay Area locals serving Bay Area families
• ♻️ Sustainability — locally sourced firewood reduces transportation emissions and supports California agriculture

Get In Touch

We would love to hear from you — whether you have a question, a special request, or just want to share a memory that firewood has created for your family.

📧 Info@SFFireWood.com

📞 (415) 501-0761

🕐 Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

SFFireWood.com Sales & Delivery — Serving the San Francisco Bay Area with pride since 2024.
Fueled by over 40 years of family tradition. 🔥

⚠️ Disclaimer: Information about our history, family background, and business practices is provided in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. SFFireWood.com makes no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of any historical or descriptive information on this page.

🔜 Real Firewood Photos Coming Soon!

We'll be adding actual photos of our almond, oak, mixed, and special order firewood soon. In the meantime, email us at Info@SFFireWood.com if you'd like to see photos of a specific wood type before ordering.

Heat Output by Wood Type (Million BTUs per cord)

🥇 Hickory — 28.5 BTU — Highest heat, bold smoky aroma
🥈 Oak — 26.4 BTU — Excellent heat, long burn, widely available
🥉 Almond — 25.8 BTU — Hot, clean burn with pleasant mild aroma
🍎 Apple — 26.5 BTU — Sweet aroma, great for cooking
🍒 Cherry — 20.4 BTU — Mild, fragrant, beautiful flame
🌰 Walnut — 22.2 BTU — Clean, slow burn, mild scent
🍁 Maple — 25.5 BTU — Steady heat, minimal smoke
🥜 Pecan — 27.8 BTU — Rich, nutty scent, great for smoking

⚠️ Disclaimer: Blog articles and guides are provided for general informational purposes only and reflect the opinions and experience of SFFireWood.com. SFFireWood.com assumes no liability for outcomes resulting from the application of any information, recommendations, or tips shared in these articles.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: The facts and safety information shared here are for general informational purposes only. SFFireWood.com is not responsible for any outcomes resulting from reliance on this content, including but not limited to fire-related injuries, property damage, or violations of local burn regulations.

🔥 Best Wood Types for Cooking

Not all firewood is equal in the kitchen. Here's a quick guide to pairing wood with food:

• Almond — Mild, sweet aroma. Perfect for chicken, fish, pork, and vegetables. Our most popular cooking wood.
• Oak — Bold, earthy smoke. Ideal for beef, lamb, and hearty stews. Burns long and hot.
• Mixed (Almond & Oak) — The best of both worlds. Versatile for almost any dish.
• Pecan (special order) — Rich, nutty smoke. Outstanding for ribs, brisket, and whole chicken.
• Apple (special order) — Sweet, fruity smoke. Perfect for pork tenderloin, duck, and salmon.
• Cherry (special order) — Mild, sweet, slightly fruity. Excellent for game meats and vegetables.

🥩 Wood-Fired Ribeye Steak

Best wood: Oak or Mixed  |  Cook time: 8–12 minutes  |  Serves: 2

What you need: 2 ribeye steaks (1.5 inches thick), olive oil, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic cloves.

Instructions:

1. Build a hardwood fire and let it burn down to glowing coals — about 45 minutes. You want hot embers, not open flame.
2. Pat steaks dry, coat generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper on both sides.
3. Place a cast iron grate over the coals. Grill steaks 4–5 minutes per side for medium rare.
4. In the last minute, place a sprig of rosemary and a crushed garlic clove directly on the coals — the smoke infuses the meat beautifully.
5. Rest steaks 5 minutes before slicing. The oak smoke adds a depth of flavor no gas grill can match.

💡 Pro tip: Use our Oak or Mixed bundles for this recipe — the long-burning coals maintain the steady heat you need for a perfect sear.

🐔 Almond Wood Rotisserie Chicken

Best wood: Almond  |  Cook time: 60–75 minutes  |  Serves: 4

What you need: 1 whole chicken (4 lbs), olive oil, lemon, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper.

Instructions:

1. Stuff the chicken cavity with halved lemon, garlic cloves, and fresh herbs.
2. Rub the outside generously with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Build a medium almond wood fire in your fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Let it burn to steady coals.
4. Place chicken on a rotisserie or elevated grate over indirect heat. Cover with a lid or foil tent.
5. Rotate every 15 minutes. Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F — about 60–75 minutes.
6. The almond wood gives the skin a gorgeous golden color and a subtle sweet, nutty aroma.

💡 Pro tip: Almond wood burns clean and mild — perfect for poultry because it doesn't overpower the natural chicken flavor.

🌽 Wood-Fired Grilled Vegetables

Best wood: Almond or Mixed  |  Cook time: 15–20 minutes  |  Serves: 4

What you need: Corn on the cob, bell peppers, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, fresh herbs.

Instructions:

1. Slice vegetables into large pieces. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a splash of balsamic.
2. Build a medium almond wood fire and let it settle to steady coals with some active flame.
3. Place vegetables directly on the grate — corn in husks goes directly on coals for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
4. Grill remaining vegetables 4–5 minutes per side until nicely charred.
5. Finish with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. The almond smoke adds a beautiful earthy sweetness.

💡 Pro tip: Corn cooked directly in its husk over almond wood coals is one of the most underrated summer flavors in California.

🍕 Wood-Fired Pizza (Outdoor Oven or Fire Pit)

Best wood: Oak  |  Cook time: 3–5 minutes per pizza  |  Serves: 4

What you need: Pizza dough, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, toppings of your choice. A pizza stone or cast iron pan.

Instructions:

1. Build a roaring oak fire in your outdoor pizza oven or fire pit. You need very high heat — 700°F+ for authentic Neapolitan style.
2. Let the fire burn for 1 hour to fully heat the stone or cooking surface.
3. Stretch dough thin, add sauce, cheese, and toppings — keep it simple, less is more.
4. Slide pizza onto the hot stone. Rotate every 60 seconds using a pizza peel.
5. The pizza is done in 3–5 minutes — look for a puffy, slightly charred crust and bubbling cheese.

💡 Pro tip: Oak is ideal for pizza because it generates the extreme heat needed for a proper char and crisp base — the same wood used in traditional Italian wood-fired ovens.

🍫 Classic S'mores Over the Fire Pit

Best wood: Almond or Mixed  |  Cook time: 2–3 minutes  |  Serves: Everyone 😄

What you need: Graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows, roasting sticks.

Instructions:

1. Build a cozy almond wood fire in your fire pit. Let it burn to a mix of flame and glowing coals.
2. Skewer marshmallows on roasting sticks.
3. Hold marshmallows just above the coals — not in the flame — rotating slowly for an even golden toast.
4. Sandwich toasted marshmallow and chocolate between graham crackers. Press gently and pull stick out.
5. The almond wood smoke adds a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with chocolate. A Bay Area tradition.

💡 Pro tip: The secret to the perfect s'more is patience — a slow golden toast over coals beats a flaming marshmallow every time.

Have a favorite wood-fire recipe you'd like to share? Email us at Info@SFFireWood.com — we'd love to feature it here! 🔥

Need special order wood for cooking? Email us at Orders@SFFireWood.com

⚠️ Disclaimer: Recipes and cooking instructions are provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only. SFFireWood.com is not responsible for food safety, cooking outcomes, allergic reactions, or injuries resulting from open flame cooking, outdoor grilling, or any use of firewood for food preparation.

🧱 Chimney Maintenance — Annual Checklist

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends chimney inspection and cleaning at least once per year — regardless of how often you use your fireplace. Here's what to check:

• Creosote buildup — The #1 cause of chimney fires. A certified chimney sweep should remove all deposits annually.
• Chimney cap — Inspect for cracks, rust, or missing sections. The cap prevents rain, animals, and debris from entering.
• Damper — Should open and close smoothly. A stuck or broken damper wastes heat and lets cold air in.
• Firebox — Check for cracked or crumbling mortar joints. Damaged mortar lets heat escape into the walls.
• Flue liner — Should be free of cracks, gaps, or missing sections. This is the most critical safety component.
• Crown and cap — The crown (top concrete slab) should have no cracks. Cracks let water in and cause serious damage over time.
• Exterior masonry — Look for spalling bricks, white staining (efflorescence), or gaps in mortar.

🔥 How to Clean Your Fireplace — Step by Step

1. Wait 24 hours after the last fire before cleaning — ash stays hot for longer than you think.
2. Spread a drop cloth in front of the fireplace to protect your floor and carpet.
3. Remove the grate and set aside. Brush off any large ash deposits.
4. Shovel out ash — leave about 1 inch of ash on the floor of the firebox, which actually helps future fires by insulating the base.
5. Brush the firebox walls with a stiff chimney brush to loosen soot deposits.
6. Vacuum remaining ash and soot — use a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
7. Wipe down the glass doors (if applicable) with a fireplace glass cleaner or a paste of ash and water.
8. Dispose of ash safely — place in a metal container with a lid, never in plastic bags or cardboard.

💡 Pro tip: Always use properly seasoned hardwood like ours — it produces significantly less creosote than wet or green wood, reducing cleaning frequency.

🪨 Stone Fire Pit Maintenance

• After each use — Allow fire to burn completely out. Never leave embers unattended. Once cool, remove ash and debris.
• Monthly — Inspect stones or blocks for cracks. Replace any cracked stones — heat-damaged stones can shatter unexpectedly.
• Seasonally — Deep clean with a stiff brush and mild soap solution. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely before next use.
• Mortar joints — Check for gaps or crumbling. Repair with heat-resistant mortar rated for fire pits.
• Drainage — Ensure water drains freely from the pit. Standing water accelerates stone deterioration and creates steam hazards.
• Winter storage — Cover with a waterproof fire pit cover when not in use to prevent water damage and cracking from freeze-thaw cycles.

🥣 Metal Fire Pit Maintenance

• After each use — Remove ash completely to prevent moisture retention which accelerates rust.
• Rust prevention — Lightly coat the interior with cooking oil using a paper towel after cleaning — the same way you season a cast iron pan.
• Surface rust — Sand with steel wool, wipe clean, and apply high-temperature metal paint or oil.
• Grate cleaning — Scrub with a wire brush while still warm. For heavy buildup, soak in a solution of baking soda and warm water overnight.
• Storage — Always cover or store indoors during rain and winter months. A fitted waterproof cover extends the life of your fire pit significantly.
• Legs and hardware — Check bolts and joints annually. Tighten any loose hardware to prevent instability.

💡 Pro tip: High-quality seasoned hardwood produces less ash and fewer corrosive deposits than cheap or wet wood — your fire pit will last longer with every clean-burning fire.

⚠️ Safety Reminders

• Never use accelerants (gasoline, lighter fluid) to start or boost a fire
• Always keep a bucket of water or fire extinguisher nearby
• Never burn trash, treated wood, plywood, or cardboard
• Keep children and pets at a safe distance at all times
• Always check sparetheair.org before burning in the Bay Area
• Never leave a fire unattended — extinguish completely before going inside
• Install a carbon monoxide detector if you have an indoor fireplace

📞 Chimney Cleaning Referral

We recommend having your chimney professionally inspected and cleaned at least once per year by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep (Chimney Safety Institute of America).

To find a certified sweep in the San Francisco Bay Area:

• 🔗 CSIA Certified Sweep Locator — csia.org
• 🔗 NFPA Chimney Safety Resources — nfpa.org

Have a question about your fireplace, chimney, or fire pit? Email us at Info@SFFireWood.com — we're happy to share our 40+ years of experience. 🔥

⚠️ Disclaimer: The maintenance guidelines provided here are for general informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional inspection or service. SFFireWood.com is not affiliated with any chimney sweep or maintenance service, and assumes no liability for injuries, property damage, or losses resulting from improper cleaning, maintenance, or use of any fireplace, chimney, or fire pit.