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Cord vs Face Cord vs Rick: How Much Wood You GetA full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood; a face cord of 16-inch pieces is a third of that. How to compare firewood quotes. Creosote and Chimney Cleaning for Wood StovesWhy wood stoves build creosote, what wet wood and smouldering fires have to do with it, and the annual chimney inspection the USFA recommends. EPA Wood Stove Rules: The 2020 Emission LimitsSince May 15, 2020 new wood stoves must emit no more than 2.0 g/h of particulate (2.5 g/h on the cord-wood test). What that means when you buy. Using a Firewood Moisture Meter: What to ReadHow to test firewood with a pin moisture meter, where to take the reading, and what number means it is ready to burn. How to Season Firewood and How Long It TakesSeasoned firewood is below 20% moisture. How long drying takes, how to stack it, and why green wood costs you heat, from extension guides. Wood Stove vs Pellet Stove: Cost per Million BtuMaine's state fuel survey prices cordwood, pellets and heating oil per million Btu. What a winter of each costs for the same house.