Best firewood to burn chart
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Seasoned firewood moisture content chart...
Firewood moisture content chartWe have some old firewood on the side of our house and we were wondering if it’s okay to burn it. It seems okay, but I did some more research to find out more. Here’s what I found.
According to the CSIA, firewood that is seasoned (dried) lasts about 3-4 years before it loses efficiency in burning.
Firewood lasts longer if it is properly seasoned and stored. For the best seasoning, firewood should be cut and split after felling. Store it outside, covered, and off of the ground to avoid rotting.
Even though firewood lasts several years, how can we tell if it goes bad, and is it okay to burn?
Firewood moisture meter
Let’s take a closer look.
Want an easy way to check if your firewood is seasoned? I recommend using a firewood moisture meter. Here’s the moisture meter I use from Amazon.
How To Tell if Firewood is Bad
| Good Firewood | Bad Firewood |
|---|---|
| Solid wood | Has holes or is crumbling |
| Has 20% or less moisture | Moldy |
| Burns longer | Burns too quickly |
You can tell if firewood is bad if it’s rotting and crumbles with little effort. At this point, the fire
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