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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe American Elm tree<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elm produces 20 million BTUs per cord<\/a>, a moderate amount of heat relative to other hardwoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Elmwood produces moderate smoke after seasoning completely. Primarily, it is because the water content is usually minimal in the wood, usually under 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elm firewood takes approximately one year to prepare for burning. However, elmwood has a high density, which causes greater absorption of water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a result, most people leave elm firewood to dry for much longer. Occasionally, elmwood seasons for up to two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The main drawback of burning elm is that it produces a stinky smell since beetles live in it. Also, it’s disease-ridden. However, healthy elm smells good when burned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, elm trees hold a lot of water, which absorbs the smell of the surrounding areas. Thus, consider these factors when burning elmwood, i.e.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to the low sap content of elm, severe creosote<\/a> buildup is not a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elm firewood is challenging to split if you wait too long. Your best bet should be the use of a chainsaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common elm tree species for firewood is the American Elm. Nonetheless, most people prefer the Red elm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n American elm is the White elm. It is prevalent across North America due to its fast growth and hardiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n American elm firewood has a low BTU, producing less heat than other common species like the Siberian elm. The wood is odorless and is more difficult to split. Yet it provides better coal than Siberian Elm and Red Elm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The red elm produces the best firewood of the three. Red elm wood burns longer because it is less dense. Also, it generates the most heat of the three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Siberian elm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Performs significantly better than the White elm due to its higher BTU and better smell. It is also simpler to split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its wood and grain qualities are nearly identical to Red elm’s. Their bark is solid and hefty, and their leaves are slightly longer than two inches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Siberian elm thrives in harsh environments with direct sunlight and nutrient-deficient soil and is resistant to Dutch elm disease.<\/p>\n\n\n Elm trees with dutch elm disease<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nBurn Qualities of Elm Firewood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Heat Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Smoke Production<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Seasoning Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Burning Smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Creosote Buildup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Splitting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Elm Firewood Type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
American Elm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Red Elm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Siberian Elm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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