As a rule of thumb, it is better to burn hardwood than softwood on a wood-burning stove. Of the recommended fuels for woodburners, the vast majority are hardwoods rather than softwoods. So, what is it that generally gives hardwoods the...
If you’re got some charcoal left over from a barbecue, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to burn it on your woodburner. Stove manufacturers usually give a detailed run down of what fuels it is safe to burn on...
Wood can be said to go through three stages on its way to being ready to burn in your woodburner. Here they are: 1. Freshly felled Freshly felled wood is sometimes called green wood. It is high in moisture, often...
It is a question that many people are unsure of the answer to after they have bought a multi-fuel stove (and lots of others plough on oblivious to the situation without finding out the answer): can you burn coal and...
With many households keen to end their reliance on continually rising gas prices as a form of heating for their home, we’re often asked if it is possible to swap a gas fire or boiler for a woodburner. The answer...
Staying on the right side of the law with your woodburner Owning a wood-burning stove brings with it a great deal of fun and lots of benefits (including the potential to be more environmentally friendly and reduce your heating bills)....
The question When removing old open fireplaces in order to install a wood-burning stove, it is fairly common to encounter an old back boiler. This is a boiler system designed to take heat generated by the fire and transport it...
A wood-burning stove is a hugely desirable item for any home. With its eco-friendliness, cosiness and thriftiness, a woodburner can make a big difference to a property. But it’s not always possible to install one, much as you might like...
Having soot in your chimney is not a good idea. This tarry deposit is caused by flammable gases escaping up the flue before they have had a chance to burn properly. These gases cool and condense before they have made...
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