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Why You Should Use Kiln Dried Logs Kiln dried hardwood logs are the best firewood for your home and your family. The reason is simple science. When you start a fire, what you want to generate is heat. But before you feel any heat from the wood

  Spring is best time to have your chimney swept. Why wait until later in the year? To book a convenient appointment, please call today. Take advantage of the warm and dry early summer months and put your annual chimney sweep on your to-do list! While some

Tips and Tricks for Drying Wood Like a Pro As a Devon Chimney Sweep, ProSweep are often asked about drying wood and whether it is worth it. I thought I would impart my wisdom in a written form, so please share far and wide! If you own

There’s nothing more despairing than the sound of firewood ‘hissing’ on a fire. If you hear that, it is a sign that the wood you are trying to burn could have excessive moisture content. Above 30% water content, water bubbles can be noticed escaping from the end

With their increasing popularity over recent years, wood burners are fast becoming the must have home trend; even homes without chimneys can get in on the action too. But is there a possible fly in the ointment in the shape of Michael Gove, Secretary of State for

What is really happening with Wood Burners? The truth behind the headlines. Wood burners are not being banned. You can buy a new wood burner or keep using your old one. New wood burners that are ECO DESIGN 2022 compliant are the cleanest and most efficient they

Are you worried the government is planning to ban log burners and multi-fuel stoves? Don’t be. The Clean Air Strategy, published this week, sets out the government’s plans to educate consumers and introduce measures that will make sure people who already own a stove burn cleaner fuels

Well, for us here at ProSweep the Christmas rush was absolutely manic! The phone was ringing off the hook with people desperate to have their chimneys swept in time for Christmas – of course we worked to the max to try and fit everyone in. We were

Stay safe during the festive period. Follow our 12 days of Christmas Top Tips: 1st day of Christmas Check indoor and outdoor Christmas lights conform to the British Standard. Always use a residual current device (safety device that can save lives by instantly switching off power) on

  Do you burn wood on your stove at home? Please take your time to read the following short article it could well save you £1000’s Does the door glass on your stove tar or black up frequently? If the answer is yes, you may have a