CategoriesFirewood

MEASURABLE AND TRANSPARENT VOLUMES EVERY TIME

Don’t be fooled by other firewood suppliers offering ‘loose pieces,
bakkie loads or weight’..

The vital question is how long will a load of bluegum logs last?  24 of our bags will last a household who burn for an average of 5 hours a day in a medium-sized fireplace or enclosed unit, approximately 6 weeks.  That equates to around R44 per day..

 

Why you should avoid the following measurements of logs:

LOOSE PIECES – what size are the pieces? The Fire Man assures you of consistently sized logs 28-32cm long and 8-15cms wide. Our neat identical-sized bags filled to the same level every time remove any doubt on the volume of wood you receive. Counting the logs when they arrive at your home is not always an option and can often be inaccurate.

WEIGHT  –  DRY logs weigh far less than WET logs due to the higher amount of moisture content.

BAKKIE LOADS  –  there is a myriad of different-sized bakkies
 
Never compromise on quality for your winter firewood supply.  Logs containing over 18% moisture content will simply not burn nor produce the kilojoules of heat we need to keep warm.

CategoriesFirewood Lifestyle Tips & Tricks

Indoor open fireplaces

There is no limitation to the type of woods one can burn in an open fireplace. As long as your chimney is cleaned each year and your vents are working correctly, your choices are then endless. For the most economical burning, we recommend blue gum or black wattle, Both are alien, very thirsty trees, and have been designated for removal anywhere near natural water sources. Blue Gum is a hard, dense log from the Eucalyptus family, long-lasting and burns longer before creating a fire heart. Black Wattle is a slightly softer wood, easier to ignite, and thus, is excellent hot burning firewood that was traditionally prized for wood-fired bakers ovens. It also lends itself to occasional braaing as it creates small residual coals. Beef Oak is a non-indigenous, invasive tree, originally from Australia.and only found in certain pockets around running water in South Africa.  It is quite a hardwood and therefore, creates lovely coals that provide long and hot warmth in your fireplace. Beef Oak is also highly recommended for open and enclosed fireplaces, this adds longevity of heat, making your fire heart last longer.  We are very happy to have found a supply, but it is limited at this time.

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