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43. Seasoning Firewood
Seasoned firewood is wood that has been cut to
size, split, and air dried long enough to achieve
a moisture content around 20%. The key to
seasoning wood is to be sure that it has been
split. This exposes the wet interior and increases
the surface area of each piece. If you don’t split
a tree that was cut down a year ago, it is likely
to have as high a moisture content as it did when
it was first cut.
To season firewood:
• Cut logs to length
• Split logs to 6 in. pieces or less
• Air dry to a moisture content of around 20%
o Softwoods – around 9 months
o Hardwoods – arounds 18 months
NOTICE!
Seasoning time may vary depending on conditions.
44. Storing Wood
Splitting firewood before storing it reduces
drying time. To ensure properly seasoned
firewood:
• Stack the wood to allow space air to circulate
freely around and through the wood pile.
• Lift the wood pile off the ground for air
circulation underneath.
• Any piece of wood over 6 in. diameter should
be split. (Smaller pieces dry faster)
• Since more drying occurs through the cut
ends than the sides (even for split wood), the
wood should be stacked so both ends are
exposed to air.
• Store wood under cover (In a shed or covered
with a tarp, plastic, scrap plywood, etc.…).
Uncovered wood can absorb moisture from
rain or snow, delaying the drying process.
Avoid completely covering the ends and sides
as this may trap moisture from the ground
and obstruct air circulation.
45. Processed Solid Fuel Fire logs
Manufactured fire logs may be used with this
fireplace. Olympia Chimney & Venting
recommends using UL Classified processed fuel
fire logs. Follow the manufacturer’s lighting and
safety instructions.
Do not poke or stir the logs while they are
burning. Use only fire logs that have been
evaluated for the application in manufactured
fireplaces and refer to fire log warnings and
caution markings on packaging prior to use.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE.
Using fire logs may require more frequent
chimney inspections and cleaning.
46. First Fire
Before you light your first fire in the fireplace, be
sure that the refractory is in place and that all
labels have been removed.
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