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Firewood

  • 14-12-2011 5:06pm
    #1
    mikep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 940 ✭✭✭


    All

    Is there a big difference between kiln dried and seasoned firewood??

    I recently got some kiln dried firewood which burns great in our stove but is dearer than seasoned (non kiln dried) wood...

    Any thoughts??


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  • #2
    DoneDL
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    mikep, kiln dried will always be the best option but as long as the logs are 20% moisture or below you should be fine. You can buy a tester for checking the logs. Think about buying logs and storing them for use next season.


  • #3
    Jack180570
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    mikep wrote: »
    All

    Is there a big difference between kiln dried and seasoned firewood??

    I recently got some kiln dried firewood which burns great in our stove but is dearer than seasoned (non kiln dried) wood...

    Any thoughts??

    Hi Mike,

    It depends on the moisture content of the seasoned logs. As far as I can ascertain, kiln dried firewood is dried to bring it under 20% moisture content. Seasoned firewood can be anything unless the seller specifies what moisture content it is. Of course in both situations it requires the seller to be honest with you. That is the realistic/pessimistic story.
    Depending on where you are, how much you want and how many firewood producers are nearby, you can ring them up, enquire re prices and quality and even call to see the product.
    Reality is that seasoned firewood can be produced to 20-25% moisture content and most likely to under 20%.
    Good firewood producers will be able to sell you seasoned firewood with a low tested mc%. Buy small quantity first and make up your own mind.


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