What is the best type of wood to burn
Category:WoodWood has been the natural choice for fires since the first caveman lit a flame, but there are many types of wood, so which is best
Apple – Burns slowly and produces a pleasant scent
Ash – Produces a steady flame and good heat output
Beech – A great wood for burning, with great heat
Birch – Burns quickly, but produced good heat
Hawthorn – Traditional firewood with a slow burn
Horse Chestnut – Better in stoves than open fires, as it can spit, but strong heat output
Oak – Small flame, but very slow burning
Robina – Slow burn and strong heat, but can produce an acrid smoke
Thorn – Steady flame and very strong heat without excess smoke.
Don’t forget that any wood you use needs to be dried properly, read How to dry your firewood
