More and more people are turning to wood burning stoves to heat their homes. Burning wood is not a novel idea; after all, we’ve been burning wood to heat our homes, and to cook with, for the majority of human history. If you are looking at making the switch back to wood burning for home […]
Thursday, March 22nd 2018
To make it through the winter it’s best to have a good store of coal. Without it you might find yourself taking trips to the shop every weekend to restock. Coal bunkers come in many different shapes and sizes, colours and materials, so how do you choose the right one for you? Most fireplace owners […]
Thursday, March 15th 2018
It’s always good to plan ahead. With the weather becoming balmier by the day you’re not going to be thinking much about your home fireplace. You might have thought through the winter months that you are definitely going to install a fireplace for next winter, but again, you leave it until the weather turns frosty […]
Wednesday, March 14th 2018
A common question from those wishing to install a wood-burning fireplace into their home is: what is the difference between fireplaces and fireplace inserts? Although they both look similar, and both perform the same function, there are in fact some clear differences between the two: Fireplaces Fireplaces are self-operating systems capable of burning fuel for […]
Monday, March 12th 2018
Smokeless coal – and what we will be referring to as ‘normal’ coal (any household coal that isn’t smokeless) – are the two types of coal that you can buy domestically for home stoves and fire places in the UK. There may not be too many differences between smokeless and ‘normal’ household coal upon first […]
Thursday, March 8th 2018
Wood is wood right? Wrong. Having a fireplace or home stove installed doesn’t mean you can now fill it with any wood you can lay your hands on in order to cheaply heat your home. There are a lot of woods out there which are very poor burners. They may either have a very low […]
Tuesday, March 6th 2018
With your new fireplace or stove installed, the next thing you need to focus on is the type of wood you’re going to be burning. Not all wood is the same; knowing the different characteristics of wood will help you decide what is best, depending on if your fire is indoors or outdoors. Different woods […]
Tuesday, February 27th 2018
Being able to light a fire from scratch is something we always associate as the ultimate measure of a man. But seeing as none of us have ever, or probably will ever, be in a position where we would need to light a fire using only the tools nature gifts us, it is a skill […]
Tuesday, February 27th 2018
Cooking with fire, outside, with the sun shining, ignites something primal in most of us. Even some people who don’t like cooking love to stand around the BBQ with their apron tied and spatula in hand, flipping burgers and sausages whilst staring longingly into the flames. BBQ has become an art form. Although you can […]
Wednesday, February 21st 2018
If you’re deciding on installing a fireplace that burns coal or firewood, then there are a few things you need to check. Smoke Control areas exist around the country to prevent pollution through the burning of fossil fuels. These areas were implemented in an attempt to combat poor health brought about by the toxic fumes […]
Tuesday, February 13th 2018
Central heating or lighting a fire in your fireplace is only part of the battle of heating your home in winter. If your home isn’t properly insulated, the heat you’re creating, and paying for, is easily lost. Some homeowners refuse to have their home insulated completely because of the cost, but the cost of not […]
Monday, February 12th 2018
Millions of tonnes of coal are used all over the planet every year. This valuable resource isn’t man made, and the process in which it is created happened before any of us were even here – way before. Coal formed millions of years ago when the earth was little more than swampy forests. Plants such […]
Tuesday, February 6th 2018
Over the years a driveway suffers at the hands of mother nature and the weight of your vehicle which can lead to some pretty unsightly cracking. In fact not only can this ruin the aesthetic of your home exterior, it can be rather unsafe too. With this said, fixing a driveway crack can be a […]
Friday, February 2nd 2018
Charcoal is charcoal, right? I mean, how many different ways can we heat wood and other substances in the absence of oxygen? We all know about charcoal, but not many of us know that there’s a difference between charcoal and activated charcoal. Both are derived from carbon, but activated charcoal has many more applications than […]
Wednesday, January 31st 2018
We all dream of one day having our own home. Sitting around our living room on big comfortable sofas. Just picture it. We bet you’re also imagining this scene with a roaring open fire – were we right? What is it about a real fire that makes us all romance about having one in our […]
Thursday, January 25th 2018
Fuel has evolved a lot over the years. One of the most useful (and necessary) evolutions in the fuel industry is the creation of smokeless coal. Britain’s homes used to be heated by coal, which lead to a health crisis; as the toxic fumes produced from the burning process was covering the country in a […]
Thursday, January 25th 2018
Coal is known as a non-renewable source of fuel which means that our supply of it is limited and it will eventually run out. Due to this, scientists and expert are looking for alternative and eco-friendly alternatives for when the big day arrives in the distant future. With this said, it is interesting to find […]
Friday, January 12th 2018
Trying to burn freshly cut wood can be a nightmare. This is because it retains a lot of water, so even lighting it can be very difficult. If you do manage to light it, wet wood gives off much less heat, dies quickly, and creates a lot more smoke. Although drying wood is a long […]
Wednesday, January 10th 2018
All types of wood and coal burning house fires pose a risk if you have small children. If you’re planning on lighting the fire it is best to know how to keep your family safe, what to set up in order to avoid burns and what to do to avoid any fires getting out of […]
Monday, January 8th 2018
As well as adding a cosy aesthetic to your home, chimneys and fireplaces are also highly functional ways to heat your home. They add character and warmth to your home, but if they are not looked after, there are a number of potential issues that could arise. Here are some of the most common issues […]
Friday, January 5th 2018
The United Kingdom is an industrial state which relies heavily on the use of coal and other types of fuel. In fact, during the industrial revolution the increase in coal consumption rose by a staggering 80%. Nowadays, we tend to use the fossil fuel in order to generate electricity and for more basic means such […]
Wednesday, December 27th 2017
Here at Pearson Fuels, it is safe to say that coal is our speciality. We know everything there is to know about this fossil fuel that was created millions of years before the dinosaurs were even a thought and now we want to give back some of our knowledge to you. In this blog, we […]
Wednesday, December 27th 2017
If you burn wood and coal in a home fire regularly, you can end up with a lot of waste ash. After you have removed the ash from the grate and cooled it in a storage bin, there are a number of options available to you. Whilst most people just throw their ash away, there […]
Monday, December 18th 2017
Carbon monoxide is an incredibly dangerous gas that can be caused by a range of different appliances within the home. In fact, it is so harmful that all households must have a carbon monoxide detector installed by law in order to warn the inhabitants that the gas is present. With this said, it is very […]
Monday, December 18th 2017
For those with an indoor coal burning fire it can be difficult to find ways to store your coal that avoids making a mess of your house. Luckily there are a number of solutions for storing your coal, both indoors and outdoors. There are even ways of storing in small spaces if you don’t have […]
Monday, December 11th 2017
Having a fire burning at home is the ultimate in Hygge comfort. But getting that fire lit can be a real pain. You may think that getting wood and coal to burn would be a simple process, but in actual fact, it’s never simple. As it is not so much of a common task in […]
Monday, November 27th 2017
The existing Environmental Protection UK Guidance on Biomass and Air Quality from 2008 has recently been updated with new guidelines on Solid Fuel and Air Quality. The guideline is aimed at local authorities and provides updates on current trends in solid fuel use and its impacts, the Renewable Heat Incentive, and details on how local […]
Thursday, November 16th 2017
Having a crackling wood burning fire is perfect this time of year. So if you’re looking to install one or have one installed, it’s good to know what goes on behind the scenes. Understanding the workings of your wood burning stove isn’t just necessary for installation, knowing what to look out for may help you […]
Friday, November 10th 2017
We all know and recognise coal as that little black fossil fuel that can provide a roaring fire during winter time however very few people are aware of the other places that coal creeps up in. From the food we eat to industrial materials, there are actually a range of weird and wonderful places that […]
Tuesday, October 31st 2017
A popular addition to most modern gardens is the chimenea. Perfect for when summer days start to cool in the evening so the family can finish their BBQ and stay outside longer. Flickering flames have a therapeutic quality, and can be quite hypnotic as it starts to get dark. Essentially an outdoor fireplace; chimeneas come […]
Thursday, October 26th 2017
Here at Pearson Fuels, we like to think that we are known for our amazing range of smokeless fuels and house coals on offer to the general public which they can use for all they fire needs however not many people know our about range of kiln dried logs! As an alternative fuel source to […]
Tuesday, October 17th 2017
Whilst coal mining is still a profitable industry today it was the be all and end all of many peoples livelihood 30 years ago which meant that funding cuts could jeopardise the income of thousands. In fact, this is exactly what happened in 1984 and led to the infamous UK Miner Strike. Since our industry […]
Tuesday, October 10th 2017
It is all well and good purchasing a fuel however if you do not carry out the necessary storage measures, you may end up wasting your money. After all, you want to prioritise the products quality and efficiency and one way of doing this lies within the secrets of storage. Thankfully, the team Here at […]
Monday, September 11th 2017
Here at Pearson Fuels we often discuss coal in terms of mining and it’s benefits however in order for it to reach your home, it must be transported from the mines! There are a range of different ways that the fossil fuel can make the journey and it largely depends on the budget of the […]
Tuesday, September 5th 2017
It is no secret that the use of coal is a wildly debated topic and the ways that burning it for power affects our environment is known by many. Despite this, the fossil fuel has been used for hundreds of years in the UK alone, particularly after the industrial revolution. Although our sources and coal […]
Wednesday, August 23rd 2017
We often look at coal from the perspective of its uses. After all, as long as the most powerful countries in the world keep supplying it, what else could we possible need to know? Here at Pearson Fuels, we want to change the way people view coal since there is a lot more to it […]
Monday, August 14th 2017
Seasoning your firewood is not as difficult as it sounds as long as you follow the basic guidelines. After all, firewood is an excellent way to lower your heating bill every month. However, before you run outside and start chopping down trees to burn, you have to know the facts when it comes to seasoning […]
Tuesday, August 1st 2017
Due to more stringent laws put in place by the DEFRA (Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Areas) about the use of smoky coals used in residential areas, the need to make the change to smokeless coals may be a necessary switch. Rising costs in gas and electricity means more people than ever […]
Friday, July 28th 2017
Coal is a type of fossil fuel that has undergone a process known as coalification in order to become the material we know and recognise today. This process was a slow one and took hundreds of thousands of years which means that our supply of it is very limited. Though it is easy for people […]
Wednesday, July 12th 2017
Sometimes you may find that the chimney in your brand new home is beyond use and is even considered dangerous which means that it could be time to invest in a brand new chimney. Contrary to belief, there are actually two different types of chimneys on the market and the team here at Pearson Fuels […]
Monday, July 10th 2017