Why Choose a Wood Burner

Coal, oil, gas and wood release CO2 as they burn, a gas that contributes to climate change. The fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) were formed many millions of years ago and take as long to reform.

Wood on the other hand is virtually carbon neutral in that it releases as much CO2 when it burns (or rots) as it used in growing. As long as trees are planted for wood at the same rate they are felled, the process is sustainable.
Although it is not completely carbon neutral as some carbon is used in transportation and processing, burning wood for heating can reduce carbon emissions from between 90 to 95% when compared to fossil fuels.

Ensure that the wood you burn comes from a sustainable source and that it is well seasoned.

Seasoning is a process that naturally cures wood over a period of time so that it is ready for burning by splitting, stacking and air drying.

Wood needs to have no more than 20% moisture content for it to burn efficiently.

Wood with the “Woodsure Ready To Burn” label is certified to have a low moisture content.

Different woods have different calorific values (the energy produced as it burns) and take various time to season.