Question for those who own a log burning fireplace/stove

[norrahe]

Apologies for the griceresque questions


How much do you pay for wood?
What's the moisture % like?


I got some from the local smallholding/garden centre but they charge £4.50 for a 10kg bag. Anyone had much luck from gumtree or online sellers?

Get to know your local tree surgeon or someone who works with the local woodland organisation as you should be able to get it for around £50 - £80 , possibly less a ton.

[Pondlife]

Cheers all.

I have a cubic pallet of softwood drying in the garage already but am on the lookout for some to get me through this winter.

There's a place out Cowbridge way where you can collect your cubic meter of kiln dried over a couple of weeks.

Is this the place in Llandow or Stable cottage? Might have to pop into the Aubrey Arms on the way.

[KentPhilip]

There's a link on the subject today on Yahoo Finance:

Can you really save £300 a year with a wood burning stove? - Yahoo Finance UK

[amcdonald]

I'd rather pay locals for wood, than waste even more on foreign businesses

I want a fireplace in my next home

[bobspud]

The other thing to note is that burning un seasoned wood results in the sap building up in your chimney and burning your house down when you least expect it. Our local pub has had several chimney fires over the years because of this

[norrahe]

The other thing to note is that burning un seasoned wood results in the sap building up in your chimney and burning your house down when you least expect it. Our local pub has had several chimney fires over the years because of this

Also certain types of wood are more prone to this than others.

I'm just looking forward to having an open fire again come Feb