Woodburner - Conifer

Gloomendoom

Cardew wrote: »

So what dimensions has a 'French cord.

It's three cubic metres I believe, but it seems to vary depending what size logs you want. There is a smaller measurement called a stere. Three steres to a cord.

Unfortunately, the dealer wouldn't sell anything less than a cord. I was only staying for a fortnight so we had a very, very warm house!

Incidentaly, I was offered a choice of oak or larch. I chose oak as it was only slightly more expensive.

Kiran

I've burnt quite a bit of leyllandii, I seasoned it for 2 years, mainly because there was other stuff available and everyone was saying don't burn it. It was absolutely fine, and burnt well. I'm another advocate of debarking it. I don't know if it makes a difference but I had some that cot wet and it fell off and then I realised that the other stuff game off quite easily while I was splitting.


4 60ft trees later and I still have plenty left and a clean flue from what I have seen when sweeping.


Go for it OP

mumf

Ectophile wrote: »

I would normally store wood for at least 24 months. I have had conifer that was only really any good after 36 months.

I have had the same experience.I agree,two years, or better three.