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Beat the Chill: How to Get Your Log Burner Ready for Autumn

As the warmer days begin to stretch into cooler evenings, thoughts naturally turn to the comfort of a fire before you lite that first fire of the season, take a few simple steps now to ensure your stove runs safely, efficiently, and keeps your glass beautifully clear all winter.

Here is our quick checklist to get your fireplace stove-ready before the autumn rush.

1. Get the Chimney Swept

Safety first a professional chimney sweep removes soot, creosote build up and any nesting materials left behind by birds over the spring we highly recommend booking a local, registered sweep early in the season, as their diaries fill up incredibly fast once the temperature drops.

2. Inspect the Stove Seals and Glass

Take a close look at the rope seals around your stove door. If they are frayed or losing their springiness, they can let excess air into the firebox, causing your logs to burn away far too quickly.

3. Check Your Fuel Moisture

To get the maximum heat output and keep your chimney clean, you should only ever burn wood with a moisture content below 20% burning wet wood wastes energy because the fire has to boil off the water before it can generate heat, resulting in a weak, smoky burn.

4. Beat the Peak Season Rush

Every year, the first cold snap triggers a massive wave of orders booking your delivery early means you get your choice of delivery slots and can stack your log store at your own pace before the autumn damp sets in.

Ready to stock up? We supply premium, ready-to-burn kiln-dried logs, high-quality coal, and garden supplies directly to homes across Timperley, Altrincham, Sale, Hale, and Bowdon.

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