As you can probably imagine, wood does not burn in the same way.<\/p>\n\n
If you take one kilogram of each type of wood, they will burn in the same way. However, in reality, we tend to talk about cubic metres of wood, and that is where the difference lies. A single cubic metre will not weigh the same depending on the type of wood chosen. It is this difference in weight between the different types of wood that will influence the amount of heat produced during combustion: this is what is known as the calorific value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As you will have realised, the density of wood varies depending on the species. To give you a clearer picture, here is a list of wood species ranked by density in kg\/m\u00b3<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n As we have seen, each type of wood has a different weight and therefore different performance characteristics. This raises the question of whether it is better to buy light wood or so-called heavy wood.<\/p>\n\n So, if you use your wood-burning stove or fireplace as a primary heating source, it is advisable to buy denser wood, which will be more expensive but will provide better performance. Conversely, if you use your stove or fireplace more for leisure, in which case it is better to buy less dense wood.<\/p>\n\n Yes, it is entirely possible to use different types of wood for heating. Firstly, using different types of wood for heating helps to protect biodiversity<\/strong>. Secondly, because of their different properties, using a variety of wood types can offer numerous benefits, such as making it easier to light your fire.<\/p>\n\n It\u2019s actually a good idea to start your wood fire by using less dense wood at first. This will catch fire more quickly and help your fire get going straight away. Birch is a good choice here, for example. Once the fire is well established, it\u2019s a good idea to switch to denser wood, such as beech, to keep it burning throughout the night, for example.<\/p>\n\n As you can see, the type of wood you use has a real impact on the performance of your wood-burning stove or fireplace. It is therefore important to give careful thought not only to the wood you wish to buy, but also to the wood you will actually use when lighting your appliance.<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re interested in a wood-burning stove, please do take a look at our range.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n![\"What](\"https:\/\/www.cheminees-seguin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/coupe-rondins-boisforetbois-clair-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nBeech<\/td> 710<\/td><\/tr> Oak<\/td> 700<\/td><\/tr> Ash<\/td> 700<\/td><\/tr> Elm<\/td> 690<\/td><\/tr> Maple<\/td> 660<\/td><\/tr> Birch<\/td> 620<\/td><\/tr> Mountain pine<\/td> 600<\/td><\/tr> Willow<\/td> 560<\/td><\/tr> Alder<\/td> 540<\/td><\/tr> Scots pine<\/td> 520<\/td><\/tr> Larch<\/td> 520<\/td><\/tr> Linden<\/td> 510<\/td><\/tr> fir tree <\/td> 450<\/td><\/tr> Poplar<\/td> 450<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n Should you use heavy timber or light timber?<\/h3>\n\n
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Can you use different types of wood in a wood-burning stove?<\/h3>\n\n
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