Q&A What are the best woods?

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Question:

I just went through my first winter using a wood stove in my home. I got my wood for free from friends land- farms etc. Some of it was great and some was not. If I were to buy wood for next year What are some of the best kinds for the $$$?



Answer:

Oak- Hickory are some of the best. There is a chart of heat values at the link below.

Link: Chart of Heat Values
 
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