Kiln-dried firewood, whether hardwood or softwood, is firewood that has been dried using a controlled, heated process in a kiln. This method accelerates the drying process and reduces the moisture content of the wood to optimal levels, typically around 20% moisture or lower. Both kiln-dried hardwood and kiln-dried softwood have their advantages, but the differences […]
Storing firewood properly not only helps it dry out (or season) for better burning efficiency but also protects it from pests and moisture damage. Here are some tips for the best way to store firewood: 1. Choose a Dry, Well-Ventilated Location: Outdoors: Select a spot that’s off to the side of your home and in […]
The steps below will demonstrate the main functions and components of your wood burning stove to ensure optimum burning capacity. It will also explain how to lay the right materials to create the perfect fire. Lighting your stove Open the Air Controls fully to ensure the fire gets the air supply it needs to establish […]
“what is the best firewood to burn”? There are differences between the way different types of wood burn, especially between dense hardwoods and less dense woods like softwoods. There are also types of wood that will produce more ash than others or more creosote build-up. Which type of wood is the best burning wood will […]
Alder: Opinion varies, works best well seasoned. Ash: Best burning wood; has both flame and heat, and will burn when green, as it has a low moisture content. Will burn even better dry. Are you looking for a type of firewood that will help you keep a steady burning fire? If you are someone that […]
Creosote is the condensation of unburned, flammable particulates present in the exhausting flue gas (smoke). The actual cause of creosote condensation is the surface temperature of the flue in which the flue gas comes in contact. Like hot breath on a cold mirror, if the surface temperature of the flue is cool, it will cause […]
How to burn wood safely and efficiently on a stove Open fires are still very popular and do create a very welcoming focal point for a room. However many people are turning to the more efficient wood burning or multifuel stove. Burning in a stove is controlled by adjusting the primary and secondary air supply. […]
A moisture gauge can be used to determine whether firewood is ready for burning. When using a moisture meter, refer to the instruction manual. Make sure you know whether it gives a reading in ‘wet basis’ or ‘dry basis’. Normal practice is to split a log and probe across the grain in the centre of […]
A log store of at least 1.5 m³ is recommended where a property is heated by a log burning stove so that a standard delivery of 1m³ can be accommodated when the store is still a quarter full. The store should be roofed and well ventilated on at least two sides. Proprietary wood stores are […]
Trees vary enormously in moisture content when felled. In summer, up to 65% of the weight of newly felled timber can be water. Forestry work continues all year round but for the domestic heating market, trees need to be felled ideally in winter and certainly by the end of March when the moisture content is […]
