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3.2.5 How to Dry Firewood
Firewood that is not dry enough to burn is the cause of most complaints about wood stoves. The
complaints usually involve a lack of heat and dirty door glass.
Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time:
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firewood takes a long time to dry
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firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the wood in
spring and dry it yourself
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drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp, maritime climates
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drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather
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small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces
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split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds
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softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods
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softwoods like pine, spruce, and poplar/aspen can be dry enough to burn after being stacked in
the open for only the summer months
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hardwoods like oak, maple and ash can take one, or even two years to dry fully, especially if
the pieces are big
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firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and wind; it
takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed
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firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between15 and 20% by weight and will
allow your stove to produce its highest possible efficiency
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