I know about the difference in the btu's of the different woods, but do not know what type 'live oak' falls into. South central Texas is almost all live oak- excapt some mesquite. How will the live oak burn? Read the thread about which woods to stay away from- here in Wyoming, all we have is cottenwood! Smokey yes, but with my Blaze King Queen ( I think- don't think it was a Princess...). Anyway, I would have hot large coals in the morning- stove still keeping house fairly warm-2000 ft2. I am moving to Texas full time, and planning house, etc. Thanks!
what kind of oak is 'live oak'?
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When I'm down at my in-laws in the Orlando area, I always admire the oak there. It's abundant, attractive and I always thought it must be great firewood. Who needs firewood in Orlando? Anyway follow this link which indicates that it is one of the densest hardwoods going and hence a great fuel wood. http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/4h/Live_oak/liveoak.htm
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