Firewood BTU Information
Firewood Information
Firewood BTU Comparison Chart
Seasoned hardwood is the most efficient wood to burn. Seasoning depends on conditions, location, temperature and moisture but is typically between 3 months and a year. All of our firewood is split and seasoned a minimum of 4 months prior to being sold. Species MED Compared to evergreen firewood (softwoods) hardwoods like elm are more dense resulting in more BTU's, longer burn times, and overall lower costs. Softwoods and low density hardwoods (i.e. aspen) do produce a unique aroma and can produce a nice crackle which may be desired, especially in an open fireplace. If you are burning wood primarily to heat your home, hardwood is the way to go! Species LOW Million BTU per cord Heat Output Easy to Burn Heavy Smoke Sparks Overall Rating Elm 23.8 MED MED MED NO MED Cottonwood 12.2 LOW HIGH MED NO LOW Locust 26.5 HIGH LOW LOW NO HIGH Walnut 20.3 MED HIGH LOW NO
Million BTU per cord Heat Output Easy to Burn Heavy Smoke Sparks Overall Rating Douglas Fir 21.4 HIGH HIGH HIGH YES MED Red Cedar 17.5 MED HIGH HIGH YES LOW Pine 15.8 LOW MED MED NO LOW Aspen 14.5 LOW HIGH MED NO
