If you're exploring different firewood options for your fireplace, outdoor firepit, or stove, then you have probably heard the term "seasoned firewood." Many places recommend seasoned firewood as a great solution, but if you really do your research, you will start to hear horror stories about seasoned firewood.
Although seasoned firewood is a better option than green firewood, it cannot hold a candle compared to the quality of firewood. Almost anyone who has tried seasoned firewood has a story: it was full of mold! It smoked like crazy! It worked well one day, but not the next! My chimney cleaning bill was huge!
But what exactly is “seasoned” firewood, and how is it different from green firewood or kiln dried firewood?
What Is Seasoned Firewood?
Put simply, saying that wood has been “seasoned” means that it has been left out to dry for a long period of time, so the moisture from the tree’s cells and its sap have evaporated from the wood.
