What is better, Hardwood or Softwood Pellets?
Many people believe that because hardwood was always burned in woodstoves and fireplaces that it must be better. This isn’t the case with fuel pellets. A softwood pellet will produce more BTUs (10-20%) per pound than most hardwood species and create a lighter ash. This is due to the slightly higher level of resins in most softwoods. Whether hardwood or softwood; once pelletized, there is negligible difference in the benefits of one over the other. Your greatest concern should be to purchase the best quality wood pellet from an ash content perspective in your area. Is Freedom Fuel a Premium Pellet? Freedom Fuel is, and always has been a premium pellet. In order to be considered a premium pellet the ash content must be below 1%. Freedom Fuel Pellets have an ash content of only .35%. Our moisture content is also extremely low, only 5.78%. Freedom Fuel Pellets score exceptionally well in chloride levels, ash content and fines (dust levels) too. Why is Freedom Fuel environmentally friendly?
