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If the wood is not kept aired then it will start to decay. It will have a reduced heat output and may take on moisture. 
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Burning the correct woodIt is very important to burn the correct fuels on your solid fuel appliance. Using the right fuel will help keep your fire and chimney good condition and you’ll get the most efficient use from it.
The chimney liner fitted must be suitable for the fuel you want to burn or the fuel must be suitable for the existing liner. Using the wrong type of fuel on a liner will reduce the life of the liner considerably due to increased corrosion. This can create a dangerous situation. If burning wood it must be dry about 20% or less. Burning wet wood produces poor heat, much more pollution and can block the chimney. The risk of chimney fire will also increase. Using wrong or poor quality fuel is bad for your chimney, bad for the environment and bad for your wallet. |
Beware of the word 'seasoning' |
You can buy logs from many sources but the moisture content is often too high for modern efficient appliances.
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Storing wood |
Wood storage is very important. It’s best kept in a dry store with good ventilation allowing air to get round it. Correctly stacked logs will continue to lose internal moisture even if they are rained on from time to time. That said, the best store will be under some sort of shelter that keeps the rain off and allows plenty of air to circulate.
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