FAQs
How do I know if my wood is dry & seasoned?
How often do I need to clean the ashes out of my wood stove?
Q. How do I know if my wood is dry and seasoned?
A. The use of green or wet wood is the single largest contributor to less than peak performance. The combustion of fuels produces water, regardless of moisture level of your firewood. A piece of dry wood has only so many BTUs and if the wood is green or wet, then the combustion process will require heat to eliminate this added moisture. That is heat not being used to heat your home. Many wood stove owners believe that their wood is dry since it is cracking on the ends. It is a fact that wood that has been cut, stacked and dried for two years can still have up to 20% moisture content. Just because a tree is dead and either standing or down on the ground, does not mean the wood is ready to burn. In fact, for peak heating performance, cutting, splitting and stacking off the ground on pallets should be done at least one year in advance.
Q.
How often do I need to clean the ashes out of my
wood stove?
A. How often
you clean out your depends on how often you burn
it. A good rule of thumb is always
keep at least 1-2 inches of ash covering the bottom of your stove at all time.
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