What’s great about a Morso energy efficient wood stove is that you can burn many kinds of naturally cut wood to take advantage of your local resources. However, you need to plan ahead when purchasing and storing your preferred wood choice to make sure it is not wet. The very best wood burning logs need to be dry enough to be deemed well-seasoned, with a moisture content of 16 to 20 percent.

The key to wood burning success is planning. Spring or summer is great time to schedule your wood delivery to take advantage of the warm drying months. If you are collecting fallen limbs and branches from your property, move them to a dry, well-ventilated location. Look up the required log length and size in your user Morso wood stove owner manual before cutting, and split to a thickness of no more than 4 inches.

Stack and store your wood under a cover in an airy place for 9 to 18 months. Soft woods may actually take as little as one hot summer to properly season, whereas harder woods, such as oak and maple, take a bit longer.

When winter arrives, you will be eager to test the performance of your new Morso wood stove. Beware, if your wood hisses or spits when lit. This means it is too wet and your stove’s performance will be impaired. Trying to burn wet wood will inevitably lead to poor combustion, very low heat output, a dirty chimney and possibly soot build up on the stove’s window.

To avoid these damaging missteps, watch the Morso wood educational video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwa5uH3Z7v8&feature=player_embedded

Giving you the best possible wood stove experience is one valued tradition at Morso Energy Efficient Wood Stoves and respecting the environment is another tradition. By following these smart fuel seasoning and storage tips, and operating your stove as directed in the user manual, you will be able to enjoy the full benefits of wood energy in a responsible and environmentally-friendly way.

Order a Morso wood stove today to give nothing less than the best to your home. Buy a Morso wood stove in the Texas Online Shop at http://www.morsona.com/texaspage2.php or call 832-356-7854.