by Alfred Poppins | Nov 12, 2012 | News
The tradition of a chimney sweep bringing the bride and groom luck on their wedding day is one that goes back for many years. Legend has it that 200 years ago a chimney sweep bravely stepped out and stopped the King’s horse and coach as it bolted. King George II...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 8, 2012 | News
Consumer guidance for buying logs and firewood BUYING FIREWOOD – QUALITY OF WOOD You should only ever burn dry wood! It is important that you only ever burn dry wood ie wood with a moisture content of less than twenty percent. Burning wood with a higher moisture...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 6, 2012 | News
Over the years chimney stacks deteriorate due to extreme weather conditions and internal corrosion caused by harmful emissions from solid fuel/wood burning appliances/fires. Acids caused by combustion of fuel errode the mortar and brickwork from the inside out whilst...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 3, 2012 | News
November is officially MOVEMBER! We are doing our bit to help raise money in the battle against cancer. During the month of November I along with many other gentlemen across the UK will be growing a moustache and looking foolish all in the name of charity! Please dont...
by Alfred Poppins | Nov 1, 2012 | News
Wood-burning stoves are the latest must have home feature, with high demand meaning some even having a three-month waiting list. But can splashing out £1,500 on a woodburner really save you money on energy bills? Or are you just treating yourself to a fashion...
