Category: Log Stores

Log Stores

What you need to think about when buying a stove

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You’ll need enough room to store fuel, especially if you’re burning logs as buying in bulk is cheaper.  Stoves are generally used to heat 1 room but you can attach them to a central heating system to include the whole house.  You might be assuming that a stove will reduce your energy bills but that will depend on how energy efficient your home is, how efficient the stove is, how often you have it on and what your current energy costs are.  You’ll also need to consider the added time to use a stove. Stoves can take some time to light, they need to be controlled effectively and some need the ash cleaned out before each time the stove is lit. The chimney will also need sweeping ideally twice a […]

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Wood for a wood-burning stove

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The wood used in a wood-burning stove needs to be cut into log-sized pieces, dried out properly and stored safely and correctly to prevent fungus and rot from forming.  Dry wood burns far more efficiently than wet wood and produces more heat and fewer emissions.  It is easy to identify dry lumber as it will have splits in the grain and bark beginning to peel off. For outside the home, use compartmentalised storage for keeping dry wood. Only bring dried wood into the house and store it at a safe distance and in a safe place away from the fireplace. Make sure stored wood does not have contact with the ground.  Ideally, it should be covered with some waterproof roofing material. Still, it should be left open at the sides […]

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Tips for Buying Hardwood Timber Online

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When you want to buy hardwood timber, it is more convenient to do it online. Nowadays, more and more timber suppliers have created websites where they promote their businesses. Therefore, when you go online, you will find hundreds of them. All you need to do is to look for the one offering high-quality ones at the best deal. Just like when you are buying other products, you need to know how to do the selection in order to get the best one. To help you make the right purchase, here are some of the tips you need to follow when you buy hardwood timber online. 

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How to correctly store logs for your home’s wood burner

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Owning a Wood Burner is exciting but storing logs inside your home can be a little challenging and must be done correctly. Thus, it is important to store them correctly and at the perfect condition. In this article, you’ll discover tips and tricks on how to store logs inside the comfort of your home in the best possible ways. Season Your Wood- Before bringing wood inside your home, make sure that it is completely dried and well-seasoned to avoid bugs and insects entering your home. It also removes scent and moisture, as well as bark or sap. It is extremely important not to burn wood that isn’t dried out correctly, as you do not want any unpleasant fumes or smells entering your home. Give Your Logs a Proper Shelter- Your […]

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How Much Does Firewood Cost?

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Buying firewood each year is not the most straightforward of purchases. Type of wood you buy and the amount of effort you’re prepared to put into, i.e. the typical range of firewood prices is between £130.00 and £240.00 for a full cord. That’s a tightly stacked pile of wood that is 4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long. Always get your price quoted in full cords, so you have a common denominator to work with. Many suppliers sell a “cord of wood”, and it’s a “face cord” which is half of a full cord. Here are some typical factors that you should consider when purchasing firewood. You can start with the three most influential factors first.