Burning seasoned firewood at home this winter helps to reduce air pollution and improve your health.
Making small changes can make a huge difference to the efficiency of your fire and improve air quality, both indoors and outside:
- Consider burning less
- Only burn dry (seasoned) wood
- Buy ‘Ready to Burn’ fuel
- Don’t burn treated waste wood or rubbish
- Consider using smokeless fuel
- Check new stoves are Defra approved
- Always use your stove in line with the manufacturer’s guidance
- Regularly maintain and service your stove
- Get your chimney swept regularly
- Use the correct fuel for your stove and flue