Hardwood is best in your stove as it burns more slowly. Softwood’s density is around half that of hardwood, which results in it burning twice as fast, meaning you will need twice as much.
Dry wood is always best!
- No matter what type of wood you choose, it must be dried (seasoned) before you burn it.
- Unseasoned wood wastes much energy while burning, removing water from the log and producing steam. This will cause your chimney to tar up!
- Fresh-cut wood can contain 65% – 95% moisture.
- You can dry your wood in a wood store or buy seasoned logs from your supplier. Your wood should contain no more than 20% moisture.