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When in a case your firewood moisture content is above 20%, it needs to be stored correctly for it to dry out. This is known as seasoning. Dry wood burns more efficiently than unseasoned green wood and reduces environmental impact. How you choose to store your firewood, never stack your wood next to your fireplace, […]

It may be common sense that wood fuel should be dry before you attempt to burn it, but it is not normally clear when wood fuel is ready to burn. A felled tree can contain over 60% moisture dependent on the tree species. When the tree is cut into firewood and sold to a customer

We encourage our clients to have their chimneys swept at least twice a year when burning wood and at least once a year when burning smokeless fuels. The best times to have your chimney swept, is just before the heating season and after your stove has not been used for over a prolonged period. When

It is important when using a wood burning stove that you use dry firewood. Checking firewood moisture content can be done quickly and easily with a moisture meter.  The firewood moisture meter can help you make sure that your firewood is the right moisture content for use in your fireplace. The aim for moisture content

What is slumbering your stove? When your appliance is set on low or minimum output, for overnight burning to be revived in the morning without the need for relighting is called “Slumber Mode”. Some mineral fuel burning appliances are designed to operate in slumbering mode and should be tested to show that they are safe

Not all smells are signs of major problems, the aesthetic of your wood burner is the cozy fireplace smell – this familiar smell is not something to worry about. Your stove will, however, require investigation if it has started producing smells that are new, stronger than usual, and or out of place. Weather, environment and

The Clean Air Strategy Clean air strategy summarizes actions to reduce emissions from domestic burning, clearly identifying there is no intention to ban wood burning stoves. The Importance of Chimney Sweeping On the importance of chimney sweeping and the role of professional chimney sweeps the strategy says: “The way in which we use our stoves

Regardless of what chimney you have, or even if it is lined up, it will still need to be swept regularly. How often should it be swept? Your chimney should be swept at least twice a year when burning wood and at least once a year when burning smokeless fuels. It can also depend on

If you use a solid fuel appliance, it is important to ensure you are using an appropriate fuel for your fireplace. Unwanted pallets that are no longer in use can be a great source of recycled wood for your DIY projects. We often wonder if pallets are suitable for burning in your fireplace. It is

Every fireplace user has the responsibility to burn correctly. There are several factors that contribute to a more efficient burn: simply throwing anything in your wood burner is not the correct behavior. We need to understand how poor fuels impacts your burn can help you act responsibly and ensure you are burning optimally and safely.