Seasoned Wood 🌟 🎯

Green wood is often bright and vibrant. Seasoned wood fades to a gray or yellowish-brown weathered appearance.

Patience is the key ingredient in seasoning. The general rule of thumb is: seasoned wood

Strike two pieces of wood together. Seasoned wood will make a sharp, hollow "clink" sound, whereas green wood produces a dull, heavy "thud". The Two Main Seasoning Methods 1. Air Seasoning (Natural) Green wood is often bright and vibrant

If you want to be 100% sure (highly recommended for wood stoves), buy a . They are inexpensive ($15–$30) and available at any hardware store. hollow "clink" sound

Problem: The bark acts as a waterproof barrier. Wood must be split (ideally to 3-6 inches across) to expose end grain and accelerate drying by 70%.