Black locust is an excellent firewood, often preferred over other popular varieties like oak or ash
This is because it deliversa lot of slow-burning heat in the fire place, stove or firepit
It's also easily split, so it's not a hassle to chop up, though if you're dealing with the whole tree, it does have sharp spines close...
Yes, hickory is excellent firewood and many savvy homeowners recommend it as the no. 1 firewood option
This dense, low-smoke hardwood can be difficult to split and cut, but because of its dense fibers, hickory will burn hot and long
 It's also really easy to light- and great for wood stoves, fire pits and hearths
 Another positive is...
Elm provides solid heat but is difficult to split because it's stringy- use a log splitter for it
Dutch elm disease has been wreaking havoc on the trees for many years and is the main reason why it's not rare to find dead standing elm trees
If you find standing dead elm trees, because they're so dried out,...
Pine is ideal outdoor firewood- great as a firestarter because of its abundance of resinous sap, though it's not the hottest burn, though not always recommended for indoor, enclosed use
Its sap functions as an ignitor, enabling you to get your fire started fast and efficiently
The issue with it, however, is the danger of creosote build-up from...
Generally, B-Vent will get warm but not too hot- if you're worried at all, you should get a professional to inspect the flue
The B-Vent can get hot where it's close by the furnace, and at the first turn, because the average flue temperature is around 300 degrees- this is why 1-inch clearance from combustibles is recommended (Source)
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No, magnolia wood is not good firewood because it burns too fast and creates a fine white ash
It also produces relatively low BTUs
While it will burn very hot, it doesn't last long- so it's not ideal as a source of sustainable heat
If you’ve got some lying around in your yard, it's generally used more often...
There are mixed opinions about whether cottonwood is good for firewood
This is because it has a low BTU rating- you can still use it for firewood, but it doesn't burn as well as more traditional firewood like oak or beech
When green, it tends to be stringy and wet, which makes it hard to move and split...
Yes, beech is excellent firewood- especially if you're fortunate enough to live nearby where it grows in the northeastern U.S.
This dense hardwood will burn really hot and clean without producing a ton of sparks
Splitting the wood ranges from easy to moderately difficult, depending on whether there is a twist in the grain
Beech generates 27.5 million...
Walnut is uncommon firewood because it's a pricey lumber that's usually used for fine furniture
It can be used for firewood because it burns fast, smells good, and doesn't produce much smoke, though its BTU rating is comparatively low at 22 million per cord
The three most common types of walnut tree are: Black walnut, Butternut/White walnut
and English...
Eucalyptus is a solid option for firewood- it creates heat similar to oak (very hot!) and leaves behind a robust bed of hot coals
Because of the oils in the wood, and its extremely hot flame, some wood stove manufacturers and chimney sweeps say not to burn it
The other problem with it is that it's hard to...