The Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020
Woodsure recently informed us that the draft legislation for The Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020 has passed through the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This progress brings it much closer to becoming law.
The legislation aims to stop people burning wet wood and to reduce the number of wet wood sales.
The new rules are due to take effect on 1st May 2021. After that date, any wood you buy must contain 20% moisture or less before you use it for burning.
Our customers don’t need to worry. We kiln dry all our logs to a moisture content below 20%.
Because our logs reach the correct moisture level before delivery, you don’t need to dry them further. You can start burning them as soon as they arrive.
We’re pleased to see this legislation coming closer to enforcement.
Grown in Britain
Many customers ask where we source our timber. We take pride in using raw materials grown within the UK, and we hold full Grown in Britain accreditation.
The Grown in Britain scheme carries out annual audits. These checks confirm that the wood is sustainable and that each tree has been legally felled.
We put real effort into sourcing high quality, sustainable timber from within the UK. Most of our wood comes from locations within 50 miles of our yard.
Always look for the Grown in Britain accreditation when buying wood. It confirms that your logs come from British sources and from sustainably managed forests.
Be cautious of companies that claim to sell UK sourced wood without this accreditation. Always check where the wood comes from and confirm that it hasn’t been imported.
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