What kind of wood is the hottest and longest lasting fuel to burn?

Question

List four and give reasons.

Answer 1

.Any hardwood is the hottest and longest lasting, Oak, almond, birch, maple. The density of hard wood is the reason for the longevity of fire . Some other woods burn hotter such as Pinion pine due to the amount of sap in the wood but it tends to burn substantially faster than hardwood. The hottest and longest burning of all is Mtn. Mahogany but it is almost impossible to find and difficult to cut unless green

Answer 2

It depends on where you live.

Hickory has the most BTUs per cord but doesn't grow much near where I live. It also splits easily so use it if it's locally available.

The oak species all have a lot of BTUs per cord. Some split easier than others but none are that difficult. We use red oak for most of our heating here in South Jersey.

Several species of maple burn well also but rock maple is aptly named; it's a booger to split.

Most hardwoods (trees that lose their leaves each winter) and fruitwoods will work well for fuel. Some, like gum and elm are particularly tough to split. The only time we burn elm is when we get pieces not more than six inches or so in diameter. It won't split at all.

Ash has the lowest "live" moisture content so it dries quickest but isn't particularly high in BTUs.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

In the Northwest, we use Madrone, which is also called Laurelwood. Very hard wood, burns great.

Answer 4

Like fluke said , and hickory, most any Hard wood,

Answer 5

depending on where you live..midwest..hedge..long burning, hot and easy to acquire

Answer 6

oak is the best