wdchuck
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We heat with wood, poplar is quite welcome for spring/fall to take the chill out, during winter to get the denser woods started.
Sawing or splitting off pieces for boards its a great wood since it takes coatings really well.
Once cured, it is light in weight yet strong, makes great shelving/cabinet wood.
As a sale item for firewood buyers, depends on the customer, those that are more informed may turn their nose at it, others won't care what it is as long as it starts easy, makes flames.
There has only been positive feedback from fireplace customers, they like flames, not coals to look at, as do the campers so it doesn't sit around here long enough to rot and doesn't get turned away when a tree guy is looking to dump some from a removal.
Regardless, it all comes down to personal preference once you've tried some yourself; outside in a pit, inside with a stove or fireplace.
Sawing or splitting off pieces for boards its a great wood since it takes coatings really well.
Once cured, it is light in weight yet strong, makes great shelving/cabinet wood.
As a sale item for firewood buyers, depends on the customer, those that are more informed may turn their nose at it, others won't care what it is as long as it starts easy, makes flames.
There has only been positive feedback from fireplace customers, they like flames, not coals to look at, as do the campers so it doesn't sit around here long enough to rot and doesn't get turned away when a tree guy is looking to dump some from a removal.
Regardless, it all comes down to personal preference once you've tried some yourself; outside in a pit, inside with a stove or fireplace.