Why Dry Firewood Is Important For Your Wood Fireplace

Dry fire wood is one of the most important tools for starting a fire. Dry fire wood is crucial if you hope to light a fire that burns, rather than smolders. While it may seem obvious, many people don't understand why dry firewood is so important for a wood fireplace or wood fire pit. So, in this article, we will take a few paragraphs and tell you why that is.

To make sure your wood is as dry as possible you will need to buy it pre-seasoned at a hardware store, arborist, or season it at your home. Seasoning is a process where you let the wood sit covered, off the ground for about six months or until it has around 20% moisture content. You can use a wood moisture meter to figure out how much moisture it has in it. Some people think it doesn't matter if you throw wet firewood into a fireplace or fire pit. That couldn't be farther from the truth.