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Burning wood logs that are too wet, gives a lot less heat and can cause problems in your chimney.
Burning wood is environmentally friendly since it's considered carbon neutral and reduces your carbon footprint. The carbon dioxide released during combustion balances the carbon dioxide that was absorbed during its growth. Hardwoods and softwoods share similar energy contents, but more softwood is required to produce the same heat.
Data quoted from Euroheat website:
1000 Litres of Heating Oil Corresponds to:
Approx 5 - 6 rm hardwood, stacked log wood
Approx 7 - 8 rm softwood, stacked log wood
1rm = 1 cubic metre stacked
The most important factor to considered when using logs as fuel is their MOISTURE CONTENT.
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Burning high moisture wood is incredibly inefficient and a waste of money.
Burning logs with water content greater than 20% can lead to potentially dangerous chimney problems.
The build up of tar / creosote which is difficult to remove either mechanically or chemically can result in a chimney fire.
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Burn Seasoned Logs
If unseasoned logs are burnt the fire or wood burning stove will spend the first 50% of its energy evaporating the water before it can burn the wood.
This means twice as much fuel is being used to achieve the same temperature from the wood burner
There is a tendency to underestimate the moisture in wood. Sourcing a supply of seasoned logs is difficult so buying logs in advance (store until moisture content is less than 20%) and purchasing a moisture meter will save frustration, time and money.
Wood should be stored in a well ventilated wood shed like the one above constructed by Jake Inglis (07767 683733)
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We have been using Ablesweep to annually service our open fire and wood burning stove for a number of years now and are very happy with the work that Simon carry's out. An excellent service from a fully qualified and professional company. Simon is very efficient and leaves the job clean and tidy-no sooty mess! A value for money. We will keep using Ablesweep again and again....
Karrena & Joe MacPhail
Carstairs Junction, LanarkThe services provided by Ablesweep exceed those standards required of a truly professional tradesman and provide a benchmark to how it should be done. The service commences at initial enquiry and follows throughout the work and departure leaving the location with no evidence of very dirty work being carried out, other than an immaculately cleaned correctly functioning chimney.
The professional advice provided to ensure future safety in the use of the chimney and fire was excellent along with the comfort of knowing that a job had been really well done. We see and hear tales of the "Cowboys" who provide utterly poor quality services today, when one gets such high quality service that Ablesweep provides it is a true pleasure to have dealt with a well trained diligent and competent tradesman.
Harries Redwalls Biggar
On first contacting Simon in relation to getting our poorly burning stove chimney swept we were instantly reassured by his courteous, calm and clearly knowledgeable manner. He identified the problems we were experiencing in minutes and offered us a very manageable solution. At no time did he pressure us into a decision, telling us to take time to consider and even suggesting that we get a second opinion and quote as he wanted his customer to feel confident and well informed. On taking up the contract Simon was 100% reliable and carried out the work quickly and efficiently. It is hard to believe that a chimney sweep can leave your house cleaner than it was when he came in! Simon has such a genuine, gentle and sincere manner that anyone would feel comfortable with him in their house and would never consider asking anyone else to do the work. Long may he continue!
Sarah and Laurie
West LothianTypical moisture content of WINTER felled trees -
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76
Birch(%)
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88
Beech(%)
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124
Chestnut(%)
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47
Ash(%)
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144
Elm(%)
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75
Wych Elm(%)
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89
Oak(%)
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150
Poplar(%)
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69
Sycamore(%)
Wood Logs Suppliers
Biggar Biomass
07799 713058
Beaver Logs
https://www.beaverlogs.co.uk/
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NOTE
Leaving damp or wet logs next to a stove or fire for a day or two will not season them and can be unhealthy for allergy or asthma sufferers (mould spores etc) as well as being a potential fire hazard.
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