My experience with burning sycamore has not been good. It refuses to burn when even slightly green and burns like paper after it has been seasoned.
Sycamore is Non-Toxic ,and a Hardwood. Let it dry out 6 months or more,and you should be OK Sycamore burns OK when seasoned for 6 months but is an absolute pig to split. They used to make wooden chisel handles from sycamore. Why? Because it doesn't split when you hit it with a hammer.
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.
Butternut is one of the low heating energy fuels and needs to be seasoned well due to high moisture content. But it is hardwood and the heating energy is not that different that you will notice it significantly.
Yes, elm is a very good wood to burn. Like any hard wood, make sure it is seasoned for 1 year.
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!!! burns very nice and has a lovely aroma
why is it not a good idea to import hardwood
why is it not a good idea to import hardwood
Softwood burns faster than hardwood because softwood has a lower density and lower moisture content, allowing it to ignite and burn more quickly. Hardwood burns slower and hotter due to its higher density, making it a good choice for long-lasting fires.
it will burn but will not give off much heat. So if your question is whether it will burn, the answer is yes. If your question is Is it a good choice for burning in my stove or fireplace for heat, the answer is no.
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.