Down here in MA I just had a 1/2 cord of seasoned oak delivered for $175 ($300 for a full cord). I guess that's pretty much in line with other prices on this thread. My wood guy showed me the "echo test" to prove it was well seasoned, where he slapped two pieces together and it produced a nice, ringing knock that echoed off the surrounding homes and trees. Maybe he was BS'ing me, but it sure made me happy. (shrug)
I love this guy, as he went on and on about how oak burns hot and slow with a low flame, i.e. better for a stove, whereas other woods like birch and ash can burn with a higher, dancing flame and much faster; less for heat and more for show in a fireplace. I have some faster-burning pieces left over from last year so I plan to mix it up in my fireplace...I'd just as soon have a slow burning fire that needs less attention.
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