maintaining your wood appliance

Check annually to assure flue is clear
and free of soot and ash.
Check the chimney, its seals and
flashings for heat and water integrity.
Burn only dry and seasoned wood
to get a cleaner burning exhaust
and more heat from every piece of wood
Before each addition of wood, open the damper and allow the new wood to heat up thouroughly before dampering down.
Store firewood away from your home to prevent bugs and wood eating insects from invading your home
Do not cover your wood on all for sides. A tent only traps moisture and does not allow air circulation
Store wood off the ground. It will absorb moisture directly from the earth
Inspect all firewood purchases prior to committing to purchase. Check the weight of the wood, look for drying cracks. A full cord should measure 4 feet deep by four feet tall by eight feet in width.