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Why are kiln-dried logs better?

By |2021-07-12T10:04:11+01:00June 22nd, 2021|Categories: Hardwood, Kiln Dried Wood, Safety advice, Tips|Tags: , , , , |

Not only are kiln dried logs more efficient and better value, firewood is now legally required to be sold with a moisture content below 20%. Traditionally, logs sold for firewood have been seasoned which means they are left to dry naturally. However, the seasoning process has since been recognised as insufficient as logs were still harbouring [...]

Carbon Monoxide – all you need to know

By |2021-06-08T16:25:51+01:00March 4th, 2019|Categories: Maintenance, Multi Fuel, Open Fires, Safety advice, Smokeless areas, Tips, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The following advice could dramatically reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. (2 page pdf) Carbon Monoxide awareness pdf

Operating and Maintaining your Wood Stove

By |2021-06-08T16:28:11+01:00February 4th, 2019|Categories: Maintenance, Safety advice, Tips|Tags: , , , , , |

Here are some useful tips for operating and maintaining your woodburner stove. (2 page pdf) Operating and maintaining your stove pdf

Seasonal Scents for Your Wood Burning Stove or Open Fire

By |2022-12-08T14:03:52+00:00November 4th, 2018|Categories: Firelighters, Hardwood, Kiln Dried Wood, Kindling, Maintenance, Safety advice, Softwood, Tips, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Here are some tips and ideas for making the most of your wood-burning stove. It's that time of year again, summer is gone, and the nights are definitely drawing in. So now is the time to reawaken your fireplace or wood burner to keep that chill at bay. While ordering your kiln-dried logs, here are [...]

Wood Fuel – factors to consider

By |2021-06-08T16:33:58+01:00October 4th, 2018|Categories: Camping, Firelighters, Hardwood, Kiln Dried Wood, Kindling, Maintenance, Open Fires, Safety advice, Softwood, Tips, Uncategorised, Wood Stacking|Tags: , , , , , |

All you need to know about wood moisture and density, plus useful checkpoint questions you need to ask! ( 2 page pdf) Wood Fuel Guide pdf

A 3 Step Guide – how to light your wood burning stove

By |2021-06-16T10:43:09+01:00September 4th, 2018|Categories: Firelighters, Hardwood, Kiln Dried Wood, Kindling, Maintenance, Safety advice, Softwood, Tips, Uncategorised|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Here's a simple, 3  step guide on how to light your wood burning stove. 1. Prepare Your Stove Check your instruction manuals for your the location of your Airwash and Primary Air Controls, make sure it's open, as this helps to ensure the fire gets the air supply it needs to establish itself properly. 2. Firestarters [...]

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