Wood is the Best Fuel for Home Heating
Wood is the Best Fuel for Home Heating
Save Money and Get More Heat from Your Stove
We always tell our customers that their burner is built for good logs. No coal, no charcoal, no shortcuts. But here’s where it gets a little more nuanced as Not just any wood will do. If you want that satisfying burn, the right log makes all the difference. You’ll have a woodburning stove that performs beautifully for you all winter.
Are You Using the Wrong Fuel in Your Woodburner?
Hardwood is what we always recommend. It’s denser, burns slower, and gives you far more heat from a single log than softwood. That means fewer trips to the log store and longer evenings by the fire. When it comes to fuelling your fire, not all logs are created equal and knowing your wood can make all the difference to a great burn.
What wood is the best to use?
Ash is our top recommendation. It’s a brilliant hardwood that produces low smoke, strong flames and a seriously impressive heat. It’s usually the easiest wood to find. Just make sure you’re buying Ash that’s been properly dried it really does make a world of difference to how well it burns.
Beech is another fantastic choice. It burns with bright, lively flames and a lovely warmth. Bear in mind it burns a little quicker than some other woods, so you may find yourself topping up more often but for the ambience alone, it’s well worth it.
Oak is the one to reach for when you want a long, slow, satisfying burn. Dense oak logs will keep your fire ticking over for hours. If you’re after staying power on a cold winter’s evening, oak delivers.
your installer CAN PROVIDE A YEARLY chimney SWEEP AND SERVICE FOR YOUR WOODBURNER . FAILURE TO SWEEP YOUR CHIMNEY EVERY YEAR MAY INVALIDATE YOUR STOVE WARRANTY.
We recommend Seasoned & Kiln Dried Logs
Whatever wood you choose to burn, the golden rule is your logs must be properly dried and seasoned. Trust us, it makes all the difference. If you’re seasoning your own supply, we advise stacking your logs off the ground and to leave plenty of breathing room between them.
If you want a warm burn every time, kiln dried logs are a gamechanger. Slowly dried in industrial kilns, they arrive ready to burn straight. Yes, they tend to cost a little more than buying locally sourced wood, but in our experience the benefits speak for themselves: a cleaner, more efficient burn, crystal-clear glass on your stove door, and a cleaner chimney too. For us, that’s absolutely worth it.
Speak to Our Team About the Best Fuel for Your Stove!
Our friendly sales team are available to chat on the phone if you need any advice or have any questions about our wood burners. We serve the counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset including Salisbury, Devizes, Tidworth, Amesbury, Andover, Stockbridge, Winchester, Shaftesbury, Warminster, Trowbridge and Westbury.
If you’re interested in a wood burner simply call 01722 697 699 or email us at dinghamsfires@gmail.com, or visit our new showroom. Dinghams Direct Ltd, Unit 4 Paxton Business Centre, Churchfields, Salisbury, SP2 7YR.
