Q&A Which firewood is hardest and best ?

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Question:

I would like to know what type of firewood is hardest and longest burning for a standard fireplace with a gas igniter?



Answer:

Generally speaking- Oak is the best around. Hickory and Black Locust are as good or better- but harder to find. There is a listing of wood heat values at the link below.

Link: Heat Values of Wood
 
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