It is hard to beat the glow of a roaring fire. We have set out below some hints and tips on creating the perfect fire this winter to keep your home cosy. Everything you need to create the perfect fire can be found on our online shop. Ensure you are burning dry firewood This is […]
Just stocked up with firewood for winter and wondering how best to store it? Hopefully there are some useful hints and tips below The importance of burning dry wood Dry wood is defined as wood with a moisture content of under 20%. Burning wet wood, if you can get it lit, is inefficient as the […]
With the evenings extending, the sun shinning (well at least some of the time) and us all being confined to our houses and gardens, it is a great time to get that firepit or chimenea on. But are you wondering what is best to burn? We would recommend burning wood in your chimenea or firepit, […]
There has been a lot in the media over the past few weeks about wet wood. But what is wet wood and why shouldn’t you burn it? What is wet wood? Wet wood is wood with a moisture content of above 20%. Initially when a tree is felled it usually has a moisture content of […]
Edinburgh is a smoke-controlled area. What does this mean and what can you burn within this area? Edinburgh’s smoke-controlled area The whole of Edinburgh lies within a smoke-controlled area. This means that smoke cannot be emitted from the chimney of any building. So what can you burn? The restriction on emitting smoke does not mean […]
A few weeks ago our local chimney sweep came to sweep our chimney and since then our multi-fuel stove has been burning so much better. So why should you get your chimney swept, and how often and when should you get your chimney swept? Also did you know that burning dry, well-seasoned wood will keep […]
We are often asked which type of wood should I buy? Hardwood or softwood? At Edinburgh Wood Fuel we suggest that you use a mixture of firewood: Softwood, alongside kindling to get your fire going; and Hardwood once your fire is established to give you a steady burn. Softwood can also be used if you […]
