Help with Firewood in Australia

gazz · 18th January 2011, 01:31 PM

I am looking for someone who has specialised knowledge of Australian woods (Queensland - Brisbane area), particularly firewood similar to those mentioned in the table below. The wood must be untreated and have moisture content of no more then 20%.

In the USA some woods that fit the types I am looking for are as follows:

SPECIES: Cedar, W. Red
HEAT: Medium to Low
EASE OF SPLITTING: Easy
EASE OF STARTING: Easy
COALING PROPERTIES: Fair
SPARKS: Many

SPECIES: Pine, Ponderosa
HEAT: Medium to Low
EASE OF SPLITTING: Easy
EASE OF STARTING: Easy
COALING PROPERTIES: Fair
SPARKS: Moderate

If anyone could help it would be very appreciated.

Thanks.

Eric Frei · 18th January 2011, 04:21 PM

Hmmm, I don't really get what you are after.

Are you after some wood to burn immediately with that moisture content count?

Or are you after a similar burning wood to the ones stated?

Brother Bob · 20th January 2011, 12:55 AM

Eric, that's not good wood to burn. Too much sap. I'm not familiar with Australian trees, but don't you think a well seasoned oak would be a better alternative?

18th January 2011, 01:31 PM	#1
gazz I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: surfers paradise Posts: 1	Help with Firewood in Australia I am looking for someone who has specialised knowledge of Australian woods (Queensland - Brisbane area), particularly firewood similar to those mentioned in the table below. The wood must be untreated and have moisture content of no more then 20%. In the USA some woods that fit the types I am looking for are as follows: SPECIES: Cedar, W. Red HEAT: Medium to Low EASE OF SPLITTING: Easy EASE OF STARTING: Easy COALING PROPERTIES: Fair SPARKS: Many SPECIES: Pine, Ponderosa HEAT: Medium to Low EASE OF SPLITTING: Easy EASE OF STARTING: Easy COALING PROPERTIES: Fair SPARKS: Moderate If anyone could help it would be very appreciated. Thanks.

18th January 2011, 04:21 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Help with Firewood in Australia Hmmm, I don't really get what you are after. Are you after some wood to burn immediately with that moisture content count? Or are you after a similar burning wood to the ones stated? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th January 2011, 12:55 AM	#3
Brother Bob Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16	Re: Help with Firewood in Australia Eric, that's not good wood to burn. Too much sap. I'm not familiar with Australian trees, but don't you think a well seasoned oak would be a better alternative?

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