Out here on the west coast ,we mostly only have access to softwoods. Ranging from 160-175 a cord,split and delivered. And normally a hardwood like arbutus runs 350-375 a cord. Well, just came back from the mall, and on a bulletin board was advertised arbutus 250 a cord.
Usually, I get a max burn of 4 hours with the softwood. Earlier this year I used some birch that I had been hoarding, and got a 5 hr burn. Now that I have had my insert door all renewed,I am wondering if I might get 7hrs with that nice hardwood (arbutus)?
Doing the math, which I am terrible at, it looks like a steal. I already know that BB is going to say just stick with the junk for that junky insert :lol: However, I am hoping that my neighbour across the line (BeGreen) might give me his opinion before I make the call to purchase. Going to buy my last cord for the next 2 seasons anyway come March 1. I just can`t decide cause I have a commitment from a previous supplier for a cord of seasoned fir for 160.
I might just buy both, but would appreciate some opinions on that sweet hardwood that is so hard to come by here on the island.
Usually, I get a max burn of 4 hours with the softwood. Earlier this year I used some birch that I had been hoarding, and got a 5 hr burn. Now that I have had my insert door all renewed,I am wondering if I might get 7hrs with that nice hardwood (arbutus)?
Doing the math, which I am terrible at, it looks like a steal. I already know that BB is going to say just stick with the junk for that junky insert :lol: However, I am hoping that my neighbour across the line (BeGreen) might give me his opinion before I make the call to purchase. Going to buy my last cord for the next 2 seasons anyway come March 1. I just can`t decide cause I have a commitment from a previous supplier for a cord of seasoned fir for 160.
I might just buy both, but would appreciate some opinions on that sweet hardwood that is so hard to come by here on the island.
