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Ready to Burn – Ready to go! As a local and national provider of solid fuel, we are now stocking solid fuel and woodfuel that has been certified as `Ready to Burn` these fuels meet the new legal requirements that came into force from 1 May 2021 in England through The Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020. The `Ready to Burn` scheme, administered by Woodsure, the DEFRA appointed Certification Body, is designed to help consumers identify fuels that are compliant with the new legislation.  It is all about traceability – from manufacturing right through to the end...

Hotmax Heat Logs are a very versatile fuel, not only can it be used to warm your home throughout the winter, it can also be used for a variety of summer activities; Firepits BBQ's Camping Chimineas What is Hotmax? Hotmax is made from compacted, natural, recycled softwood dust and particles. There are no additives in Hotmax whatsoever. It is made year-round at three production plants in Northumberland, Nottinghamshire and Hampshire. All the timber used in production is sourced from sustainably managed UK forestry. What are the benefits? Quick and Easy to Light Fast High Heat No Spitting or Sparks Odourless for Cooking...

TRADITIONAL COAL BAN Q&A As of May 1st, 2021, the sale of house coal is being phased out in England. Here’s what YOU need to know about the forthcoming changes, and how to prepare for them. Q: Why is house coal being banned? A: It’s perhaps the most polluting domestic fuel available on the market. When burned on an open fire it gives off a dense dark smoke out of chimneys. It gives off PM 2.5 which is not good for the atmosphere we live in, but also will soot up chimneys quite quickly. Air quality is now firmly on...

As a Diploma Approved Coal Merchant we are able to provide qualified advice on solid fuel products and their use in open fires and stoves.  Firstly, it should be noted that your appliance's manufacturer supplied manual should provide details of what you should and should not burn in your stove. [Image courtesy of Charnwood]   Coal and Wood-burners DO NOT Mix: Household coal and smokeless fuels should not be burnt in a wood-burner... the hint is in the name. There is one elemental difference between a wood-burning and multi-fuel stove, and this lies in the design.  Wood is burnt on...