Burning seasoned hardwood makes a HUGE difference

[deerhuntrer]

After burning softwood slabs for 2 months because I didnt have enough hardwood for the winter, I finally broke down and got in my well seasoned (three years) split hardwood for my woodstove in the house that we only use in emergencies or if its 20-40 below (which happens occasionally). I have to say I notice a HUGE difference in burn times (how long I have to fill it up about 18-20 hours) and the heat output. Tremendous difference. I should have enough left to finish off the heating season. But on the eve of yet another winter storm (15+ expected here in the mountains of Maine) I may need more. Its been the snowiest winter ever here and I moved here 8 years ago.

 

[deerhuntrer]

We are getting this one AND another on saturday. Total amount YTBD. Total unofficial snowfall amounts for this region this year, 147 inches. We have had rain to setlled it down and we had a brief Jan thaw .Some beach. I need a drink

 

[ISeeDeadBTUs]

With all that snow, you should be able to keep this cold . . .

 

[deerhuntrer]

That would start a fire

 

[wdc1160]

Maybe wouldn't need a fire