Category: Wood Burning Stoves | Published: 25 Jul, 2014
A Guide to Buying Fuel for Woodburners in Hale Barns
Owners of woodburners in Hale Barns need the all-important skill of knowing how to buy the best wood to get optimum performance from their stove in those cold winter months. Regardless of whether the wood is burned in a furnace, fireplace or stove, convenience, safety and efficiency is determined by the quality of the firewood. Using pieces that are the wrong size for the woodburner or wet wood can cause a lot of frustration, burn inefficiently, make your home uncomfortable and even be downright dangerous by depositing creosote in your chimney – a serious fire hazard. Successful wood burning is essentially down to knowledge, planning, proper seasoning and good storage of the fuel.
Although all wood that you can buy in Hale Barns for your woodburners is chemically similar, its density and moisture content will determine its suitability for use as firewood. If you require more energy and heat per piece, dense hardwoods are your best bet since they produce longer lasting coal beds. The size of your stove or fireplace will also determine the length of the pieces of firewood suitable for your use. Shorter pieces of firewood are easier to handle and fit into your appliance, while pieces that are too long may be difficult or even impossible to stoke. Most of the commercially available firewood will need to be split into smaller pieces to fit your fireplace. Although big pieces smoulder longer, smaller pieces are easier to light and are more suitable for mild weather.
ELB Fireplaces has been installing woodburners in Hale Barns for over 30 years and have been advising consumers on the best firewood to buy to make the most out of their appliance. With a client base spanning the Northwest, Lancashire and areas such as Leigh, Wigan and Bolton, ELB Fireplaces is your best source for wood burning and multi-fuel stoves and fireplaces. Contact us today for the best and most efficient heating solution for your home.