Fire poking is definitely a bloke thing. Even if a fire doesn't need it then it still has to be pokedOriginally Posted by Ady In Accy
very visceral and satisfying
Fire poking is definitely a bloke thing. Even if a fire doesn't need it then it still has to be poked
Absolutely, totally, uterlly a bloke thing. I couldn't agree more.Fire poking is definitely a bloke thing. Even if a fire doesn't need it then it still has to be poked
And to Nick H. your 2 x open fires are like chucking £5 notes in the grate and huddling round while they burn :w00t:. Install a woodburner and live in efficient warmth. I usually find the people who love open fires have enough money to "buy and burn" just for the look of "I love an open fire".
You can't beat a few winters days with a chainsaw and axe to appreciate a woodburner and the warmth you have earnt.
totally agree Molehill
We could now move the discussion along and discuss best woods for burning.
I'm not too keen on Pine, although it smells nice it leaves(sorry no pun intended) that tarry residue unless very old. I found a big lime tree that blew down in the storms 2 years ago, this burns well and slowly. I also have masses of Birch which is pretty good for getting the fire going. I've also got some Oak but I'm saving that for those long cold nights
Ash is a good one. And also wood from apple trees.
But if you're a beggar not a chooser (like me), old chests of drawers, next door neighbour's beams from his loft conversion etc...
Just resurrecting and old 'un. I finally have something a bit more efficient to replace the fireplace that filled the room with cold air as it powered its heat up the chimney. The story with link to the pictures is here. Pine is a no-no, apparently.
Not been able to have the stove on since the baby as one room is red hot and the others not so. Central heating does provide an even temp throughout the house but I'm not looking forward to my next gas statement!
Have pretty much run out of wood I'm afraid. But have got a healthy looking wood store starting to take shape, ready for next year!
Well my first thought was to tell you all that I've finally split and stacked all my wood thats been drying for the last year, I've probably got enough to last at least 18 months but I've just noticed a big tree thats blown down so when the kids are back at school i'll go cut it up and stack it for 2014!
However I thought you'd much prefer to know that my front room is so toasty and warm yet I'm not using any of that nastily priced gas or electric. Hurray for wood burners!
I am jealous! I have been gathering wood over summer, but not as much as I should have or wanted to, because of this dreaded separated shoulder I have... Can't carry wood, can't use the chainsaw or the axe
Woodstore stocked up and looking good.
But no fires till November and then will hopefully have the central heating on as little as possible (small house!).
Getting a chainsaw for birthday if anyone wants to recommend a good one for not more than about £150-ish.
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