I've been lurking on here for awhile so I thought it was time to say hello.
I burned wood back in the early 80's and i"m getting ready to do it again. After reading a lot of posts on here about different stoves, I've decided to go with the Lopi Revere insert. I think I got a good deal..$2000 for the stove and $200 for installation. They are going to install sometime in August.
We have been heating with a heat pump and I can only see the cost of electricity going up in the future.....and I'm tired of being cold!!
I'm going to try and attach a photo of some wood (already split) that my neighbor gave to me. He doesn't burn wood and this is from some trees he cut down...get this.. 5 to 6 years ago. He kept it covered so for the most part it is in good shape. It is probably 90% red oak. What you see in the photo is what I have moved to my place so far which is probably 2/3 of the total pile. I don't know what it would it would amount to in measuring by the cord. Here in southside Virginia wood is sold by the pick up truck load and usually runs $50 a load.
I've run my mouth enough for now so I'll sign off here
Jerry