Wood Burning Information

What wood can I burn?

Using dry logs - less than 20% moisture - improves the efficency of any applicance and is a simple step to reduce your impact on the environment too.

Why can't I use damp wood?

Wet wood creates smoke and particulates that will damage your stove and chimney liner and is a very inefficent way to heat your home. Particulates from wet wood could also be harmful to the environment and your health.

Burning damp wood can leave heavy creasote deposits on the inside of your flue liner or chimney and this can lead to chimney fires.

What if I have damp wood and want to burn it?

Eventaully once it is no longer damp, yes! Wet wood should be seasoned, or dried, for up to 2 years, or kiln dried at a controlled temperature before use, to ensure it has a moisture content of 20% or less.

Can I burn treated wood?

Do not burn treated waste wood as this could emit harmful fumes.

How do I store my logs?

The best place to store your wood is outside where it is off the ground and protected from rain, whilst still allowing for air flow. They must not be closely covered.

We find the best solution to this is to stack your logs on a wooden pallet, this way they are raised off the ground with airflow underneath.

Having slatted sides and back to your log store is also a good idea as this ensures that they are protected from the elements whilst also leaving gaps for the wind to blow through. An angled roof to make sure the rain runs away from the wood is the final step, along with an open front to access your wood.

What about storing logs inside?

When storing some logs inside the house it is extremely important that your wood, or any other combustible materials, are not in close proximity to the appliance. For exact distances to combustibles please check your manufactorer information, but as a rule of thumb wood should NOT be stored next to the appliance as it could catch alight.