Wood type

[jnthuskers]

I have access to all different types of wood. Do I, pick the hardwoods and leave the softwoods like cottonwoods, or just stick to the Elms, Oaks and Walnuts, or do I take wharever I can get?

 

[raybonz]

I have access to all different types of wood. Do I, pick the hardwoods and leave the softwoods like cottonwoods, or just stick to the Elms, Oaks and Walnuts, or do I take wharever I can get?

If it was my choice I would take the hardwoods for sure.. For the same amount of effort you'll get more btu's.. I would save the lesser woods for campfires and maybe some kindling.. Around here we have lots of oak so softwood is not even a thought.. Am I a woodsnob? I guess you could say that but I have better options available.. Maybe you should take some lower btu wood for the milder part of the heat season..

Ray

 

[Backwoods Savage]

When there is more than you need, take the best and leave the rest. If you can use it though, just take it all.

 

[jnthuskers]

I was planning on using whatever I could get. I know it gonna be a mix of the different woods. I am kinda greetyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

 

[Duetech]

I have access to all different types of wood. Do I, pick the hardwoods and leave the softwoods like cottonwoods, or just stick to the Elms, Oaks and Walnuts, or do I take wharever I can get?

It depends on your tastes and what you are looking for. Copy and past this link to your browser and it will give you a variety of woods with their btu ratings and weight. Personally I would go for the hard woods for the best out put but some people prefer the softer woods. http://www.chimneysweeponline.com/howood.htm

 

[myzamboni]

Softwoods for quick startup and shoulder season. Hardwoods for the colder days

It's funny, I just hit some oak in my pile (which is rare) and I think I still like burning pine better. Pine does not leave a heaping pile of coals and I can heat the house up from cold start faster (this is a big plus since I do not burn 24/7).

 

[jnthuskers]

I appreciate all the come backs. This whole site is wealth of knowledge, and I thank everyone who contributes. Even those who are smart A@#$%^.

 

[bsruther]

Leave the cottonwood.

 

[Bubbavh]

Softwoods for quick startup and shoulder season. Hardwoods for the colder days

It's funny, I just hit some oak in my pile (which is rare) and I think I still like burning pine better. Pine does not leave a heaping pile of coals and I can heat the house up from cold start faster (this is a big plus since I do not burn 24/7).

Me too!! I like to mix it with a split or 2 of hardwood. Pine seems to burn and help everything else burn more completely. Much less ash with it!


Back to the OP take it all but start with the dense heavy stuff.