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s 31 hwam #17/ 18 how do you
store
your
wood
? have you ever given thought to where and how you
store
your
fire
wood
? if not, you should. the way you
store
your
wood
does matter, as it is to have a moisture level of no more than 18 %. the
wood
can seem dry on the outside but still be moist inside if it is dried in an oven. it is therefore preferable to dry fire
wood
na- turally outside in the sun and wind. it is important to
store
it where it is exposed to sun and wind, and not on the ground, but stacked under a roof which keeps off the rain. it can take around six months to completely dry fire
wood
outdoors. it is a good idea to fell trees for fire
wood
during autumn and winter, as they contain less sap at this time. if fire
wood
is not handled correctly it can develop rot or remain moist for several seasons. it is there- fore important to be careful about how you
store
your fire
wood
. some people think fire
wood
is dry if it is two years old. you cannot be sure of this if it has been handled incorrectly. birch
wood
birch is a lighter
wood
and is good for lighting, as it catches easily and heats well. it does not produce much smoke, but burns with attractive flames and a wonderful aroma. the same is true for lime and chestnut
wood
. pine
wood
pine is easy to light. it burns quickly with a fantastic bright flame and produces only a few embers. the same is true of spruce. oak
wood
oak requires a high temperature, but once the fire has taken hold, the
wood
has a long combustion and ember time. it produces atmospheric coals and crackles merrily. beech
wood
beech
wood
requires a high temperature, but is ideal fire
wood
which provides good heat and atmospheric embers. fire away!
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