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• How to store kiln-dried logs

  25/02/2026

  Want to know how to store kiln-dried logs? You’ve made a smart investment in high-quality, British kiln-dried logs to heat your home. They're perfectly dried, guaranteed to have a low moisture content, and are 'Ready to Burn' for a hot,…

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• What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)?

  08/12/2025

  There are many joys of an open fire or stove — warmth, comfort, and that relaxing glow on a winter evening. But any fuel-burning appliance (wood, smokeless fuel, coal, pellets, gas or oil) can produce carbon monoxide (CO) if it…

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• Does it matter what I burn in my stove?

  07/11/2025

  Yes, this is critically important!

  Burning the wrong fuel can be bad for the environment and even damage your stove.  Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and only burn approved fuels.  

  Look for the Ready to Burn logo…

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• What's the difference between softwood and hardwood?

  15/09/2025

  At Maxchips we think both logs are great when making a fire.

  Softwood will start a fire quickly and get some heat into your home, flue and appliance, whereas hardwood will keep the fire going for longer when you've got…

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• Be Winter ready

  01/09/2025

  As the autumn leaves begin to fall and a familiar chill returns to the air, there's no better feeling than the warmth and comfort of a real fire. But a truly cosy winter doesn't happen by accident; it requires a…

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