Wet Wood
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The unseasoned wood is worst. The snow and ice covered stuff will melt and dry off pretty quickly inside of typical dry winter house as the moisture is on the surface. I have the option of just piling it up on my basement floor and its normally will melt off overnight and add a little bit of moisture to the house.
Agreed. Unseasoned wood has a high internal moisture content. Snow and rain are external moisture which will dry off much quicker.
brenndatomu
Minister of Fire
stoveliker
Minister of Fire
Agreed. I got some oak that had been stacked outside for 4-5 yrs, uncovered, leaves falling in etc. Out it in my garage for a week, then the basement (where the stove is) for 2 days, and it's all good. Don't try that with fresh oak...
firefighterjake
Minister of Fire
JotulOwner
Feeling the Heat
Neither is good, but unseasoned wood has moisture in the cells which takes a relatively long time (months or years) to leave the wood. Wood that is already fully seasoned (and has no decay) and has moisture on the exterior (from rain or snow) can be dried for burning in a much shorter period of time (when moved to a warm dry environment like the room the stove is in). Not having a wood shed and relying on other coverings of one form or another has caused me to have similar problems over the years. I try to prepare (move to a warm, dry place) the wood I will use well in advance so the moisture levels are low when it goes into the stove.
