Check firewood seasoning
Why it matters
Firewood with moisture content above 20% produces excessive creosote buildup, dramatically increasing chimney fire risk.
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How to do it
- 1
Obtain a wood moisture meter from a hardware store or online.
- 2
Split one of your pieces of firewood to expose the interior.
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Insert the moisture meter probes into the split wood and record the reading.
- 4
Properly seasoned firewood should have a moisture content below 20%.
- 5
Look for cracks radiating from the center of the logs, indicating dried wood.
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Check that your firewood is stacked in a covered location away from ground moisture.
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If moisture content is above 20%, allow additional seasoning time.