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Softwood or Hardwood Logs

Posted by Steven Laing on

There seems to be a lot of confusion on whether softwood logs are suitable for burning on a fire or not, we don't recommend using them on an open fire unless a purpose made spark guard is used, as the higher resin contained in the softwood log will lead it to spit and spark more than a hardwood log but in an enclosed stove they are perfectly suitable for use as a fuel. On a Kg - Kg basis softwood logs actually produce more heat than a hardwood log. There is an interesting document published by the forestry commission to...

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Biomass Suppliers List

Posted by Steven Laing on

  Our Authorisation Date is: 23/07/2014 BSL Authorisation Number is: BSL0022723-0001 Our commitment to ethical and sustainable forestry practices.  

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Kiln Dried V Air Dried our thoughts

Posted by Steven Laing on

A lot of firewood businesses have moved into producing kiln dried logs over the last 12-24 months, many of them mis-represent the moisture contents of kiln dried V air dried stating that air dried logs have a Mc of 40%+ whilst kiln dried will be 20%- the truth is any log which is properly seasoned will have a Mc below 25% which is the top end of the target zone whether it's air or kiln dried. In a 2011 study by America's EPA they found that domestic stoves burning fuel below 15% or above 25% were actually polluting the air...

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