We are increasingly trying to think not only economically but also ecologically. And wood heating is no doubt an ecological option. For wood heating to be economical, it is necessary to follow several important principles.
4.5.2017
We are increasingly trying to think not only economically but also ecologically. And wood heating is no doubt an ecological option. For wood heating to be economical, it is necessary to follow several important principles.
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Which wood to choose to heat
Ideal wood for heating is of course hardwood. The forestry dictionary says that we have very soft wood (spruce, pine, fir, poplar, linden), soft (larch, alder, juniper, birch), medium hard (chestnut, hazel, , Cherry, apple tree, ash, beech, pear, plum, acacia, hornbeam), very hard (boxwood, oak, pubescent) and extraordinary hardwoods (especially exotic woods like ebony etc.).
Dry wood versus fresh
Of course, the best for heating is that the wood is properly dried. But here comes the question of whether it is better to process the wood right after extraction or after drying. Wood is better to store already chopped, drying faster. In addition, fresh wood is easier to cut off than dried wood, especially some species of wood.
Wood processing
After harvesting wood it is good to cut them to the ideal length. This is the size of the fireplace or boiler. If you want to store longer pieces, it is a good idea to determine a multiple of the size of the fireplace or boiler, and then cut them with a chain saw. The
forest saw is of course the most suitable saw. Cut the cut logs with suitable tools. The work will undoubtedly make it easier for wood splitters. The splitters can be horizontal or vertical. Working with them is physically less demanding than an ax or calf and is also safe.
Where to store wood
The storage of the wood in the wooden box ensures that the log is not directly on the ground but at a sufficient height above the surface. There is a roof above the logs, which is the ideal way to circulate the air around the wood. The
shelters are very stable and are designed so that the dried wood does not shrink to the sides during shaking. Wood shelters are a whole lot and it is only on our taste and the choices we choose. The vendors offer wooden shelters, plastic shelters and tarpaulins or zinc sheets. Ideal is a
shed with a where we can store and lock garden equipment and other tools.
