2006-11-20 08:10:24 · 8 answers · asked by brianhaisch 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
hardwood such as oak or maple.
Eucalyptus burns really hot and smells good - but the creosote will build in your chimney,
2006-11-20 08:13:36 · answer #1 · answered by Robert C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what kind of wood, make sure it isn't green (freshly cut.) Let it cure by cutting it down and letting it sit and dry out--you won't get all that nasty smoke like if you burn fresh wood.
Stephen King said the best wood for burning was ash. At least that's what they had a pile of in 'Salem's Lot. Then, they made the ash into vampire stakes...but that's another story.
2006-11-20 18:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after an ice storm, I overheard someone saying the wood from a locust tree is great because it's so hard and takes a long time to burn -- I hope they knew what they were talking about
Obviously there was a lot of wood available from downed trees but the locust trees were still intact
2006-11-20 16:14:13 · answer #3 · answered by cat lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hardest woods tend to burn the longest, like Rock Maple, Birch, Hickory, etc.
2006-11-20 16:14:59 · answer #4 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
locust burns the hottest, it has the hottest btu. ash is a good starter but burns fast , 3 year old season oak is good, hard maple but need long time to season, hickory very good, take locust when ever you get a chance,
2014-11-29 18:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by John D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in terms of BTU red oak is the best followed by other oak species
fruit trees are also a good wood
in terms of lighting, pine trees are better, but they burn fast and hot and create a lot of creosote
2006-11-20 18:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by thomas r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No 2 ways about it.... Hard wood is the best... Oak, ash, hickory maple, and some fruits such as apple and pear.
2006-11-20 16:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by Chic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cedar burns the best
2006-11-20 16:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋