Just curious how long you dry (or "season") your firewood before burning? I'm looking for what you do, not how long you think wood should dry for.
I normally give it at least one summer to dry.
And go!
Guess you wanna start a fight with hearth forum ehhh? There are so many variables whose to say?
We got to categorize this for each individual wood and what state it is in. WTF is a moisture meter anyway?
We been doing this for forty plus years now..............
Ash, walnut, soft maples, poplars, cherries can be 3-6 months after CSS.
Oaks, hard Maples, hickories need at least 6 months after CSS.
Locust, Mulberry, Hedge Osage need at least 18 - 24 months after CSS.
I give this list of wood cause this is what I burn the majority off.
This is my opinion, I state that so you hard core MF's who know everything about heat and hearth can laugh at me, and that is fine.......it is NOT fact.......just my opinion.
Both of my chimneys are 18 x 32 inches stainless steel lined and I have only cleaned them about every 5- 8 years, never no crude and no fires as of yet. My garage has an 8" chimney stainless steel and it has never been cleaned, doesn't need it, yep never!
Now sure as shiiittt as I say this I'll prolly have a fire.....THANKS