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Imported Firewood
When buying logs its worth knowing that a large majority of the kiln dried firewood in the U.K comes from eastern Europe. Shipped thousands of miles to the U.K and distributed nationwide by large suppliers this type of firewood has such a large carbon footprint it far negates the positives of burning such wood.
If Logs are sold neatly stacked in a crate (its more cost-effective shipping stacked logs) they are from Eastern Europe. There are many suppliers of high quality locally sourced firewood within the U.K, promoting local jobs and sustainable forestry practices. Please buy local and if in doubt ask your supplier where there wood is sourced.
Chimney sweeping in Winchester
Sweeping a particularly tarred up wood burning stove in Winchester this morning, I was reminded to state the importance of firstly burning dry logs, but even more importantly, not slumber burning (shutting your airflow off to contain the fire overnight). Your wood burner should be burning at an optimum temperature of between 150 and 200 degrees Celsius, for a clean safe burn.
Chimney sweep Winchester
Power sweeping a particularly tarred up chimney in Winchester today. To avoid a situation like this and a potential chimney fire make sure you have your chimney swept every year. If you need a chimney sweep in Winchester, Andover or Romsey please give us a call .
Chimney sweep in Andover
Here we go again !!! Chimney sweeping season is officially underway. If your looking for a fully qualified and insured chimney sweep in Andover give us a call today.
Chimney sweeping
We offer a professional, reliable and clean chimney sweeping service in Winchester, Andover and Romsey. We use both power sweeping equipment and traditional rods and brushes so we can cover all eventualities.
Chimney sweeping Andover
Test valley sweeps are based in Stockbridge, Andover. We provide a professional, clean and reliable chimney sweeping service to Andover, Winchester, Romsey and all the surrounding towns and villages. All though currently were are not sweeping chimneys due to the Covid 19 outbreak we will be hopefully be back up and running for the Autumn.
Test valley sweeps
Test valley chimney sweeps are temporarily suspending our chimney sweeping service due to the current situation. Sorry for any inconvenience and we hope to be back up and sweeping in the near future.
Power chimney sweeping in Andover
Chimney sweeping in Andover today. We use both manual and power sweeping equipment to clean wood burners and open fires. Power sweeping is done by attaching a drill to specially designed chimney sweeping rods that spin round and knock off any soot or tar. If chimney sweeping a older property we sometimes opt for traditional rods and brushes as this is a gentler way of cleaning a flu and avoids any unnecessary damage. If you need a chimney sweep in Andover please call us today.
Winchester chimney sweep
Chimney sweeping in Winchester today. I came across a jackdaws nest in a chimney flu which was removed, a quick camera inspection assured me the chimney was clear, clean and safe to use. If you need a fully qualified chimney sweep in Winchester please call us today.
Chimney sweeping in Winchester
Chimney sweeping in Winchester this week. If you burn predominantly coal on your fire we advise you to sweep your appliance twice in the burning season. Coal produces a lot for soot then wood hence the need for an additional sweep.