Some species of tree e.g. Silver Birch will not season properly unless split or de-barked, as the bark is very dense.
Freshly felled wood should be cut, split and stacked in a well-ventilated shelter for at least two summers.
All species of wood have roughly the same energy content in proportion to their weight when fully seasoned.
What is the best wood to burn? - Free wood! Factory offcuts and waste wood are an excellent source of fuel, provided it is dry, seasoned and uncontaminated.
Green timber has a high moisture content. Some species have a high normal moisture content, e.g. Elm, whereas others such as Ash, although initially lower in moisture content, still contain 50% water when green.
Measure your room Height x Width x Depth in metres and divide by 14. This figure is roughly your average heat requirement in Kw. Allowance must be made for heat loss through large windows, stairs and doors etc.
When first firing a new stove, leave the door(s) ajar until the paint has cured to prevent the door seals sticking to the paint. Also ventilate the room well until the paint is fully cured; this may take more than one firing.
Remember stoves of rated output of more than 5kw require an external air supply to the room to comply with regulations.
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