Beech wood fires are bright and clear,
If the logs are kept a year.
Chestnut's only good, they say,
If for long it's laid away.
Birch and pine logs burn too fast,
Blaze up bright and do not last.
Elm wood burns like a church yard mold,
Ev'n the very flames are cold.
Poplar gives a bitter smoke,
Fills your eyes and makes you choke.
Apple wood will scent your room,
With incense like perfume.
Oak and maple, if dry and old,
Keep away the winter cold.
But ash wood wet and ash wood dry,
A king shall warm his slippers by.
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Yes, elm is a very good wood to burn. Like any hard wood, make sure it is seasoned for 1 year.
No it is not safe to burn it.
YES!!! burns very nice and has a lovely aroma
Not the best wood. Rapid burn, rapid burn out, very high creosote production- if used other than as kindling, be sure to clean your chimney OFTEN.
Yes, you can burn wood from a Catalpa tree in a wood stove. However, Catalpa wood is less dense and may burn faster compared to other hardwoods. It may produce less heat and could lead to more frequent refueling of the stove.
Burning toxic wood in a fireplace or wood stove is not safe. Toxic wood can release harmful chemicals and pollutants into the air, which can be harmful to your health and the environment. It is important to only burn properly seasoned and non-toxic wood in your fireplace or wood stove.
Not a good idea. Some varieties of sumac contain the same toxic chemical as poison oak.
Provided it has been seasond for a full year (open to air bit not rain) it will be fine.
Yes
I do - smells lovely!
Yes.
Yes, you can burn Athol wood in a wood stove, as it is a type of hardwood that can provide good heat output. However, it's important to ensure that the wood is properly seasoned, as burning unseasoned wood can produce excessive smoke and creosote buildup in the chimney. Always check local regulations and guidelines regarding wood burning for safety and environmental considerations.