Wood Moisture
Don't let your money go up in smoke
Why Burn Dry Wood?
-More efficient
-Save time and money
-Less creosote build-up
-Less stove maintenance
-Better for the air
Signs of Dry Wood:
-Cracked and checkered ends
-Light weight for its size
-Hollow sound when knocked together
-Moisture Meter reading of 20% or less
Signs You're Burning Wet Wood:
-Dirty stove windows
-Smoldering fires
-Smoke exiting the chimney
Moisture Levels:
-Living trees - up to 60%
-Standing dead - up to 50%
-Dry wood - less than 20%
Buying Dry Wood:
-Moisture Disclosure Program
-Buy wood from a seller who tells you the moisture content of the wood you buy
-Measure the wood yourself with a meter
-If you buy wet wood, wait for it to dry before burning
-If you must burn wet wood, mix it with compressed wood logs