Logs To Burn
A traditional rhyme chimney sweeps have used for years. The live Wix post published it under Logs To Burn.
Beechwood 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 fir logs burn too fast, blaze up bright and do not last.
Elm wood burns like churchyard mould, e’en the very flames are cold. Poplar gives a bitter smoke, fills your eyes and makes you choke. Apple wood will scent your room with an incense like perfume.
Oaken logs if dry and old keep away the winter’s cold. Poplar, pine and plane, take care — burn seasoned hardwood where you can. If you are unsure what is in the log pile, we can check moisture on the next visit.