About Wood Fires

In days gone by man relied on solid wood fuel to provide the basics of life - for cooking, heating and hot water. Yet it was dirty, inefficient and hazardous. How things have changed!

In recent times scientists and technicians have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of solid wood fuel and to produce appliances which meet environmental standards, are stylish and operate with efficiency never before imagined.

Australasia's heating technicians are recognised as being among the world's best. Stay clean glass doors, the use of ceramics and sophisticated air entrainment were all local developments...and the refinement is continuous.

Today's appliances use less fuel, burn cleaner, are easier to clean, and can provide whole house heating even in the coldest winter without fuss or mess. They can even provide back-up hot water solutions.

Useful tips when burning wood...

• Avoid using salt borne drift wood and chemically treated timbers at all costs.
• Hard woods like red gum burn more slowly and require less refuelling than lighter soft wood such as pine.
• Stock up well before winter starts to ensure your timber is properly dry and ready for use.
• Use fry hard wood only as it makes the fire burn hotter and longer
• A good way to tell if wood is ready to burn is to look for signs of radial cracking at the end of a log.