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1. 5lab - Member

   so, I live in the south east, and I don't have a woods that I can pillage from nearby. As a result, I'm thinking of buying some logs for my open fireplace for the winter (I installed it last year so the chimney etc are all good).

   Now, lots of folk on ebay seem to sell 'seasoned logs' etc. Is there anything I should look out for? Particular kind of tree? How long its been seasoned for?

   also, what does 250kg of logs look like? i've got an old coal hole I can keep them in but don't want to get too many by mistake

   Thanks!

   Edit : think I should add. the house has full central heating and is plenty warm enough, the fire is just for extra cosyness, and is probably only lit for 3-4 hours 1 or 2 evenings a week

   Posted 7 months ago #
2. geoffj - Member

   Have a read here - http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/log-burner-advicethank-you

   Posted 7 months ago #
3. 5lab - Member

   thanks. seems that moisture content is key. I'll have an ask

   Posted 7 months ago #
4. dave_aber - Member

   what does 250kg of logs look like

   Wooden

   Posted 7 months ago #
5. john_drummer - Member

   a copse

   Posted 7 months ago #
6. mefty - Member

   If you have an open fire place rather than a burner, hard wood is commonly advised because some softwoods spit - not a problem in a burner.

   Posted 7 months ago #
7. 69er - Member

   I've just bought about 5 tons, which looks like quite a lot. It's supposed to be 2 chords, a chord being 4' x 4' x 8'.

   Sorry, don't do new fangled measurements....

   And wot mefty said, apparently logburners were designed to burn soft wood, but you may have fireworks in an open fire.

   As for storage, I kept the rounds on a pallets pre-woodstore. Poly sheet will stop them getting soaked.

   Posted 7 months ago #

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