Hello to all. I'm new to this forum and know absolutely nothing about wood stoves, which is precisely the reason I looked for a web site like this. I've decided to get a wood stove, but don't own one yet. I plan on installing one next summer and I'm sure I'll have lots of questions between now and then. My first questions concern my wood supply. From reading this forum I know well seasoned wood is a must. I'm in the process of remodeling my barn and I'll end up with a lot of wood from the hay lofts I'm removing. This wood ranges from 1" planks to 8" square posts and beams. I don't know what type of wood it is. What did they build barns with 100 years ago? What do you all think about burning this in a stove? Will it burn too hot and too quickly to be of any value, or should I simply have a spectacular bonfire? Since I'll be on the very front end of the learning curve, would I be better off finding some well seasoned firewood to learn what "normal" is before trying this barn wood? Thanks in advance for any advise.
Tom
Tom