Characteristics of Logs
Species of Log | ||||||
Oak | Ash | Beech | Sycamore | Sweet Chestnut | Alder | |
| Burning Speed | med. | slow | med. | fast | fast | fast |
| Heat Produced | excellent | good | good | average | poor | |
| Flame Produced | small | strong, bright, consistent | strong |
| bright | |
| Sparks | no | no | some | no | yes | yes |
| Colour of Wood | light yellow/ brown | pale | white/ pale | yellow/ white | light yellow/ brown | brown/ pink |
| Wood Waste Btu Values | ||||||
| M/c Values of Logs |
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