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How to choose logs for a wood burning stove

Posted by Cathy Debenham on 31st March 2011 at 10:12 am

How to choose logs for a wood burning stove

Moisture content and the density of the wood are the two main things to bear in mind when choosing logs for a wood burning stove. Not only will they affect the amount of heat you get per kilo of fuel, but they will also make a difference to how well the wood burns - whether you get nice flames or ta…

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Wood co-ops offer access to woods, free logs and friendship

Posted by Cathy Debenham on 9th August 2011 at 10:20 am

Wood co-ops offer access to woods, free logs and friendship

Where the wood will come from is one of the issues to consider when investing in a wood burning stove or biomass boiler. The provision of wood pellet and wood chip are growing industries with measurable standards. Log supply, however, generally remains local, with variable quality, and difficulty co…

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