How to Find the Best Wood for Your Stove
Aug 5th, 2008 by admin
By Ariel Vanderhorst
Not all wood is created equal. If you”re just starting to research the wood stove market, you might have the impression that once you choose a stove, you just grab whatever fuel is close to hand and toss it in. In reality, choosing high quality wood for your stove is the second most important factor in heating your home efficiently–right after choosing an appropriate model.
There are different types of wood, and they have varying heating yields. Some varieties work drastically better as fuel than others. This article is intended as a quick primer on choosing fuels that will help make your stove an efficient performer. Here’’s an overview of what to look for.
Generally speaking, wood that’’s heavy and hard will produce a lot more radiant heat than soft, light weight wood. Hardwood is also much better for
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AJ Vanderhorst writes about modern wood stoves for today’’s home owners. A world of warm aesthetics and hot, clean, fuel economy awaits your discovery. Explore today’’s wood burning stoves at http://www.woodstoves.arieljvan.com.