Drolet Escape 1400 Installation And Operation Manual page 13

Escape 1400 Insert Installation and Operation Manual
Here are some things to consider in estimating drying time:
• firewood takes a long time to dry
firewood bought from a dealer is rarely dry enough to burn, so it is advisable to buy the
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wood in spring and dry it yourself
• drying happens faster in dry weather than in damp, maritime climates
drying happens faster in warm summer weather than in winter weather
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• small pieces dry more quickly than large pieces
split pieces dry more quickly than unsplit rounds
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softwoods take less time to dry than hardwoods
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• softwoods like pine, spruce, and poplar/aspen can be dry enough to burn after being
stacked in the open for only the summer months
hardwoods like oak, maple and ash can take one, or even two years to dry fully,
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especially if the pieces are big
firewood dries more quickly when stacked in the open where it is exposed to sun and
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wind; it takes much longer to dry when stacked in a wood shed
• firewood that is ready to burn has a moisture content between15 and 20% by weight
and will allow your insert to produce its highest possible efficiency
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