8/4/2023 0 Comments Firewood 4 combustion![]() To avoid this, don’t burn paper and paperboard, paint, glue, waste, rubber, diapers, magazines, leather, garden waste, or other materials not recommended by the stove manufacturer. ![]() Many materials release noxious emissions when burned, are highly inefficient and can coat your chimney quickly, leading to smoking and more frequent cleaning (and in the worst case, chimney fires). Use logs that are evenly colored, and have a moisture content of 15-20% at most (firewood moisture meters are available for under $20 and can be a great “burn right” investment). ![]() Store wood outdoors, off the ground (to stay dry), and with the top covered but the sides left open (to allow air to circulate). If using firewood however, use properly seasoned wood that is harvested in the spring and allowed to dry over the summer for at least six months. Pellets burn far more cleanly than wood logs. Use fuel that burns efficiently and cleanly. Follow these five simple and practical steps to improve your woodstove’s fuel efficiency and reduce hazardous air pollution emissions.
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