What is the best wood to burn?
The best firewood is simply dry firewood. Here is how to spot logs under 20% moisture, what the Ready to Burn label means, how to season…
Northcrest Stoves installs wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves, chimney liners and twin-wall flues for homeowners across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear. Our work takes in busy towns and cities such as Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and South Shields, coastal places including Whitley Bay, Amble and Alnmouth, and rural communities in the Tyne Valley and further north and west.
Homes across the region vary a lot. Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have chimneys that need lining. Stone cottages in rural Northumberland may have large inglenook-style openings or thick walls. Newer homes are often built without a chimney, so a twin-wall flue is the usual route. Local rules vary too. Some areas are smoke control areas, and properties in conservation areas or Northumberland National Park may need extra checks for external flues.
Choose your town below to find out more about stove installation where you live. We can also cover outlying villages and rural properties, including around Kielder Forest and within Northumberland National Park, subject to confirmation when you enquire. If your town is not listed, please get in touch and we will let you know whether we can help.
We also travel to rural homes around Kielder Forest and within Northumberland National Park. Bookings in these areas depend on availability and travel, so please ask us to confirm for your address.
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