Same conditions, we did the tests on the same day, the weather was the same, the outside temperature was the same.

Many people say you should not burn softwood as it smokes, tends to spit, burns too quickly and can tar up the chimney. The cost presented may vary from a home survey as there are elements that can not be reasonably accounted for that may alter the final cost. Softwood (Spruce, Pine, Larch, Douglas Fir etc) will have the same energy content per kilogram as hardwoods (Oak, Ash, Beech, Alder, Birch etc), however being far less dense, you will need up to twice as many logs (or volume) to achieve the same heat output. WIDE RANGE OF USES - These firelighters are ideal for anyone who uses fires for heating or cooking, indoor or outdoor fireplace, fire pits, BBQ's, pizza ovens, and chimeneas.Our handy packs are designed around a cube but provide enough fire power for a specific period of time.

So things are hotting up and you’re chuffed that you’ve got ignition well under way – so now close the door of the oven safely and feel quite proud of yourself. The upside down method aids in the flue getting up to temperature more quickly and removes the need to open the appliance door to add fuel to the kindling which means there is less of a chance of the combustion chamber cooling.As with Alder any supply of 100% Birch will almost certainly be from Eastern Europe and not British.