We have a bunch of questions.
1. Do we need to buy a wood moisture meter? What kind? Or can we tell some other way if wood is dry enough?
2. Do we need to build a woodshed? Hoping that a tarp over top of wood pile is adequate.
3. Does it matter what length of wood to use? It takes 24" but shorter pieces seem easier to stuff firebox full (per Mr. Jotul-guy's instructions).
4. We need more info on building fire to start up when fireplace is cold. Do you all think top-down is best? About how much wood goes in and what size? If we use the round cedar starter things, does it need kindling etc? The video that shows the n/s vs e/w arrangement of wood for topdown fire is completely different than the teepee shape the Jotul-guy showed us. His fire was roaring in about 20-30 minutes. Ours might take...hours....even when I used "kiln dried" wood from the local grocery store.
5. You experienced people: do you still get smoke in the house? I sure hope not!
Cheers,
Carol
1. Do we need to buy a wood moisture meter? What kind? Or can we tell some other way if wood is dry enough?
2. Do we need to build a woodshed? Hoping that a tarp over top of wood pile is adequate.
3. Does it matter what length of wood to use? It takes 24" but shorter pieces seem easier to stuff firebox full (per Mr. Jotul-guy's instructions).
4. We need more info on building fire to start up when fireplace is cold. Do you all think top-down is best? About how much wood goes in and what size? If we use the round cedar starter things, does it need kindling etc? The video that shows the n/s vs e/w arrangement of wood for topdown fire is completely different than the teepee shape the Jotul-guy showed us. His fire was roaring in about 20-30 minutes. Ours might take...hours....even when I used "kiln dried" wood from the local grocery store.
5. You experienced people: do you still get smoke in the house? I sure hope not!
Cheers,
Carol