{"id":263,"date":"2025-10-26T21:08:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/?page_id=263"},"modified":"2025-10-26T21:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:19:25","slug":"buche-de-bois","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/en\/buche-de-bois\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood logs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udf33-bois-de-chauffage-buche-morbihan-qualite-humidite-et-reglementation\">\ud83c\udf33 Bois b\u00fbche de chauffage Morbihan - Quality, humidity and regulations<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/bois-buche-morbihan.jpg\" alt=\"Bois de chauffage b\u00fbche Morbihan \u2013 Le Ramoneur de S\u00e9glien\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dry firewood, ready to burn in Morbihan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a <strong>firewood log Morbihan<\/strong> a cleaner, warmer and more economical fire. As a chimney sweep, I often see the consequences of poorly dried wood: clogged flues, irregular draughts and excessive soot. Here's everything you need to know to recognise, buy and use wood logs that comply with standards and perform well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udf32-quest-ce-quun-bois-de-chauffage-de-qualite\">\ud83c\udf32 What is quality firewood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three essential criteria for good firewood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sound <strong>petrol<\/strong> (oak, beech, hornbeam, ash, etc.) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound <strong>humidity level<\/strong> (less than 23 %) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And his <strong>drying and storage method<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardwoods (oak, hornbeam, beech, ash) offer a wide range of <strong>better energy density<\/strong> They burn longer and clog the flue less. Avoid resinous wood (pine, fir) for main use: it catches fire quickly but produces more bistre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udca7-limportance-du-taux-dhumidite\">\ud83d\udca7 The importance of humidity levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood that is too damp burns poorly, producing white smoke and a lot of creosote (bistre). For optimum performance, the wood must have a good <strong>moisture content \u2264 23 %<\/strong>, in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/jorf\/id\/JORFTEXT000045495706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regulations of 30 March 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This law requires sellers of timber to specify :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La <strong>log length<\/strong> (25, 33, 40 or 50 cm) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Le <strong>volume sold<\/strong> (stere, apparent m\u00b3) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>L\u2019<strong>petrol<\/strong> wood ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Above all, the <strong>measured humidity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd0e-comment-mesurer-lhumidite-de-son-bois\">\ud83d\udd0e How to measure the moisture content of your wood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <strong>electronic humidity tester<\/strong>, available on the market (between \u20ac20 and \u20ac40). All you have to do is split a log and insert the two tips of the probe into the heart of the wood. A reading of over 23 % indicates wood that is too moist for combustion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcdc-reglementation-sur-la-vente-de-bois-de-chauffage\">\ud83d\udcdc Regulations on the sale of firewood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <strong>decree no. 2022-446 of 30 March 2022<\/strong> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/loda\/id\/JORFTEXT000045495706\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">application decree<\/a>, In France, the sale of firewood to private individuals is subject to a number of restrictions. Sellers must clearly indicate whether the wood is :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udeb5 <strong>\u201cReady to use\u201d<\/strong> humidity \u2264 23 % ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf32 <strong>\u201cTo dry\u201d<\/strong> humidity &gt; 23 %.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinction aims to <strong>reduce fine particle emissions<\/strong> and ensure greater convenience for consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udfe1-conseils-de-stockage\">\ud83c\udfe1 Storage advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep a <strong>firewood log Morbihan<\/strong> in perfect condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store it on a ventilated surface, never on the floor; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect it from the rain, but let the air circulate; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideally, it should be stored for 18 to 24 months before use; ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not cover it completely (moisture must be able to escape).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good storage means drier, lighter wood and a cleaner fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udf0d-en-resume\">\ud83c\udf0d To sum up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Criteria<\/th><th>Recommendation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Petrol<\/td><td>Hardwoods (oak, beech, hornbeam, ash)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Humidity<\/td><td>\u2264 23 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volume<\/td><td>Apparent stere or m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Storage<\/td><td>Sheltered, ventilated, elevated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labelling<\/td><td>Complies with decree 2022-446<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcde-besoin-dun-conseil\">\ud83d\udcde Need some advice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I remain at your disposal for any information you may require on the <strong>firewood log Morbihan<\/strong>, The quality of the fuel or the maintenance of your wood-burning system. \ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:0607853083\">06 07 85 30 83<\/a> \u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:contact@leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\">contact@leramoneurdeseglien.bzh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udf33-bois-de-chauffage-buche-morbihan-qualite-humidite-et-reglementation\">\ud83c\udf33 Bois b\u00fbche de chauffage Morbihan - Quality, humidity and regulations<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udf32-quest-ce-quun-bois-de-chauffage-de-qualite\">\ud83c\udf32 What is quality firewood?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udca7-limportance-du-taux-dhumidite\">\ud83d\udca7 The importance of humidity levels<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd0e-comment-mesurer-lhumidite-de-son-bois\">\ud83d\udd0e How to measure the moisture content of your wood<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcdc-reglementation-sur-la-vente-de-bois-de-chauffage\">\ud83d\udcdc Regulations on the sale of firewood<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udfe1-conseils-de-stockage\">\ud83c\udfe1 Storage advice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udf0d-en-resume\">\ud83c\udf0d To sum up<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-besoin-dun-conseil\">\ud83d\udcde Need some advice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf33 Morbihan log firewood - Quality, humidity and regulations Choosing quality Morbihan log firewood guarantees a cleaner, warmer and more economical fire. As a chimney sweep, I often see the consequences of poorly dried wood: clogged flues, irregular draughts and excessive soot. 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