What is kiln-dried firewood?
Kiln-dried firewood is dried in heated chambers to 10-15% moisture in days, burning hotter and cleaner than air-seasoned wood.
What’s the difference between hardwood and softwood firewood?
Hardwoods are denser and burn longer with more heat, while softwoods ignite faster and burn quicker—both have advantages when properly seasoned.
What’s the best time of year to buy firewood?
Buy firewood in late winter through early spring for best prices and quality. Avoid peak season (September-December) when demand drives prices high.
How can you tell if firewood is dry?
Dry firewood shows cracks in end grain, sounds hollow when knocked together, weighs less, and measures below 20% moisture with a meter.
How should firewood be stored?
Store firewood elevated off the ground, 20-30 feet from your home, in a sunny location with only the top covered to allow airflow.