The best wood to burn...

[Breven]

Re: The best wood to burn...

Alright...I'm getting the hint. Finally a reason not to live in California. No free firewood anywhere! (unless you like bark beatle infested pine). I never thought there would be a good reason to want to live in those states with all that nasty weather, but here's 1 for the "pro's" column.

Nikki- I guess that firewood guy should have said it gows abundantly in Texas, instead of only in Texas. But, I live in southeast CA (and have ridden my harley all over southeast CA) I don't recall seeing Mesquite trees. THen again, it would probably have to have a big sign on it saying "Mesquite Tree" before I'd know what it is!

[dmun]

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I'll bet California has lots of construction junk. I burn anything but pressure treated. Yes, seasoned oak would be a fine thing to burn, but I tend to save good firewood for the pieces you throw on the fire once the oven burns white.

Call your local contractor. He has to pay to have off-cuts hauled away, and would be pleased to hear from you.

[CanuckJim]

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Let's no forget woodworking shops that specialize in kitchens, cabinets, etc. Around here, a lot of red oak and maple are used by them, and there's always a bin of offcuts outside. They, too, have to pay to get them hauled away.

Jim

[Breven]

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Good suggestions guys. I'll see what I can find!