You can burn ANY type of real wood, as long as it’s dry. You may have heard softwoods create “tar” problems in chimneys but it’s not true. All wood needs to be burned hot enough to avoid “tar” problems in your chimney.
Luke Kiely Heating & Plumbing
10 Things To Ask Your Sweep On Their Next Visit
10 Things To Ask Your Sweep On Their Next Visit
A wood burning stove gives you the choice of opting for a carbon neutral, renewable, and sustainable domestic heat source. Here are 10 things to ask your chimney sweep on their next visit to help you find the best way to achieve efficiency and low environmental impact with your woodburner or fire.
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