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because we burn great big, hot crackling fires in them,” Vierling said. To keep creosote build-up at a minimum, the Home Heating Fact Sheet put out by the National Fire Protection Association advises burning only seasoned hardwood that has been cut and dried at least 12 months. Green wood releases more moisture and contributes to creosote formation. According to the Virginia Division of Forestry, dry wood also provides 20-30 percent more heat for dollar spent: Approximate Heating Value Per Standard Cord Wood Million BTU+ Green Air-dryed Hickory Black Locust Apple Oak, White Beech Oak, Red Birch Pine, Southern Yellow Ash Cherry Maple, Red Elm Poplar Pine, White Basswood 20.7 20.7 20.1 19.2 17.3 17.9 17.3 14.2 16.5 15.1 15.0 14.3 11.5 12.1 10.0 24.6 24.6 23.9 22.7 21.8 21.3 21.3 20.5 20.0 18.8 186 17 2 13.7 13.3 11.7 (Continued on Page 8)
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