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When delivering our quality firewood logs, our staff get dismayed by the lack of knowledge regarding the stacking of logs. Here are Firewoodman, we have listed our personally 7 most important golden rules for firewood storage and stacking. Large square storage areas mean long drying times. For this reason you should keep your firewood in … Continue reading Stack firewood correctly – 7 golden rules→

A fireplace ensures a warm and cozy atmosphere in the house. Especially in winter, it is a pleasure to come home and warm yourself by the fire. However, you can really enjoy the heat when the logs are properly dry. Have you ever wondered how you can ideally store your firewood for indoor and outdoor use … Continue reading Firewood Storage – the Top Ten Tips at a glance→

Firewoodman is now offering Maple as a new type of quality hardwood for open fires or woodstove ovens. Although relatively unknown in Ireland, maple wood is very common in the USA or Canada. It has the same burning qualities such as beech or ash and as a rule, the same amount of firewood can be … Continue reading Maple Firewood – new quality wood logs for woodstove or open fires→

Wood burning stoves have become increasingly popular, wood is a more environmentally friendly fuel source when used in a well maintained high efficiency stove but there are a number of tips you should observe when it means taking care of your stove. Use domestic glass cleaner to clean the door of your stove but be … Continue reading Tips for your wood burning stove→

Birch belongs to the family of deciduous trees of which there are about 40 different species, some can reach  60 years and up to 30m in height. Birch trees are called ‘pioneer species’ as they are usually the first trees to be planted on open spaces and this mainly due to the fact that the birch tree is very uncomplicated. They can grow on poor soils and are … Continue reading Firewood Birch→

It is wonderful to feel the warmth from a wood fire but there are more benefits than a sense of comfort when it comes to heating your home with fire logs. Wood is one of the most environmental sources of energy we have. If properly forested and responsible harvested, burning firewood can be a natural … Continue reading Ecological benefit of firewood→

With such a variety of wood available, it is hard to decide on the right type of wood. Beech has the best heating value, it burns evenly and develops plenty of red ember. The wood produces very little sparkle and is therefore ideal for open fireplaces. Beech trees are renowned for their smooth grey bark and … Continue reading What firewood logs?→