It may be that if you are the owner of a wood-burning stove, that you think you can only ever burn hardwood. Not true. When you think about it, most Scandinavian countries burn little else than softwood, the main reason for this being that these countries are surrounded by softwood forests and they use woodburning…
Category: Firewood tips and facts
Know your wood
As our name suggests, we supply Firewood from the Borders! In fact, all our hardwood is sourced and cut within 30 miles of Stagehall Farm in Stow. Our Borders Hardwood contains a mixture of seasoned Ash, Oak, Sycamore, Birch, Alder, Cherry and Beech. All lovely hardwoods that are known for their excellent heat output and…
How to store firewood
If you have read Lars Mytting’s non-fiction bestseller ‘Norwegian Wood’, then you will know that the Scandinavian’s believe you can tell a lot about a person from their log store, and women looking for a potential husband would always investigate how he stacked his wood! It is a country obsessed by all aspects of firewood,…
Making the best bonfire – The right fire wood
A bonfire party at this time of year can be an exciting event for everyone, young or old. Making bonfire means ensuring that you have the best fire wood amongst other things. Choosing the Best Fire Wood A good bonfire means knowing your wood. Choosing the best fire wood for your bonfire is not just…
How to store firewood
When you use firewood to heat your home, it is important to store it correctly until it is used. If not, it is in danger of being damaged, for example by getting wet. The type of wood needs to considered when storing wood. Hardwood, such as oak, beech and ash, will burn for longer, but…