Checking out a new wood supplier this year. I have gotten red oak from him in the past and I use it very sparingly as it is outrageously expensive. A cord lasts me at least 5 years.
He now sells a blend of ash, locust and walnut which doesn't cost quite as much because most is local (Oak is shipped in as we mostly soft woods here - the dreaded pine!). It costs a bit less but is still pretty expensive compared to what I pay for a broader mix of hardwoods - not sure of the exact composition of what I have been getting....know there is ash and maple in it as well as some apple....I just can't remember what else they have told me is in it....)
I know ash is a good wood - quick to season and lots of BTUs. I know locust is up there too but have read several topics here where people had some type of locust that didn't burn well due to taking really long to season....I think that was the reason.
I know walnut is supposed to be good too but have no experience burning it exclusively - just have pieces of it thrown in will the mix I usually get.
So, for those of you who know your wood species and how they all burn, I am turning to you and asking if you were given a choice of red oak over the locust,ash, walnut blend which would you prefer and why.
Thanks!
He now sells a blend of ash, locust and walnut which doesn't cost quite as much because most is local (Oak is shipped in as we mostly soft woods here - the dreaded pine!). It costs a bit less but is still pretty expensive compared to what I pay for a broader mix of hardwoods - not sure of the exact composition of what I have been getting....know there is ash and maple in it as well as some apple....I just can't remember what else they have told me is in it....)
I know ash is a good wood - quick to season and lots of BTUs. I know locust is up there too but have read several topics here where people had some type of locust that didn't burn well due to taking really long to season....I think that was the reason.
I know walnut is supposed to be good too but have no experience burning it exclusively - just have pieces of it thrown in will the mix I usually get.
So, for those of you who know your wood species and how they all burn, I am turning to you and asking if you were given a choice of red oak over the locust,ash, walnut blend which would you prefer and why.
Thanks!