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?
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jnthuskers said:
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
When there is more than you need, take the best and leave the rest. If you can use it though, just take it all.
I was planning on using whatever I could get. I know it gonna be a mix of the different woods. I am kinda greetyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
jnthuskers said:
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. (broken link removed to http://www.chimneysweeponline.com/howood.htm)
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).
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).
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