It can be hard choosing between hardwood logs or softwood to burn in your stove or open fire. Here are some things to consider. Each of these wood-fuels have their own advantages and disadvantages. Choosing between hardwood and softwood logs will depend on moisture content, availability, budget, personal preferences, sustainability / timber source, calorific value…
Sustainable Local Firewood Production from Forest Thinnings The crackling of a warm fire on a chilly evening is one of life’s simple pleasures. Firewood, as a source of renewable energy, has been a faithful companion for centuries, providing comfort and warmth to countless households. Yet, the responsible and sustainable production of firewood is an essential…
Once your Wexford firewood has been delivered or after you collect your logs from us you will need to store it properly in order to get the best from it. It doesn’t matter whether its Oak hardwood or our softwood logs it still needs to be stored well so that it can retain its heat…
Getting the fire off to a good start is key in providing a clean burning, efficient heat source. Lighting a fire can be a bit of a black art depending on the stove. Most stoves have their quirks. Things we use Lighting up should be easy provided you have a few key things at hand:…
This is an overview of the stoves we use every day in Winter to heat our home and produce hot water from firewood. Modern Wood Burning Stove We have two wood burners. One of them is a modern 7.5Kw free standing wood-burning stove. It is not designed to burn other fuels like coal or turf,…
Cleaning Your Chimney Its very important for safety and the clean burning of any solid fuel that your chimney is kept clean and free from soot and tar residue. This will help avoid the chance of chimney fires and keep your stove burning and drafting well. We do this annually every Autumn before wood burning…
