So I am burning from a pile I thought was split three years ago (red oak). With my absence last year..I am not 100% sure I have not miss counted my years.
The wood burns well when laid on a bed of coals. I would say 20% has a little moisture bubble for the first 10 minute, usualy from the edge (splits are 3-5 inches in diameter - bubbles on the first inch). It is harder to get going then I think it should be from a cold start...for example, tonight it took some coaxing...but no moisture bubbling out at all. (Course, I started this season with poplar and pine...so maybe my benchmark is warped.)
I unfortunately loaded a cord in the garage and am not really interested in humping it back to the wood pile...but the next load is coming off the other stack (which I think is 3-4years since I split it).
I figure maybe I am dealing with two year old red oak. I do not have a MM but an wondering...but what do you think it is on average - right about 20-25%?
Cheers,
Matt
The wood burns well when laid on a bed of coals. I would say 20% has a little moisture bubble for the first 10 minute, usualy from the edge (splits are 3-5 inches in diameter - bubbles on the first inch). It is harder to get going then I think it should be from a cold start...for example, tonight it took some coaxing...but no moisture bubbling out at all. (Course, I started this season with poplar and pine...so maybe my benchmark is warped.)
I unfortunately loaded a cord in the garage and am not really interested in humping it back to the wood pile...but the next load is coming off the other stack (which I think is 3-4years since I split it).
I figure maybe I am dealing with two year old red oak. I do not have a MM but an wondering...but what do you think it is on average - right about 20-25%?
Cheers,
Matt