{"id":272,"date":"2025-10-26T21:21:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/?page_id=272"},"modified":"2025-10-26T21:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T20:21:50","slug":"granules-de-bois","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/en\/granules-de-bois\/","title":{"rendered":"Wood pellets"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd25-granules-de-bois-morbihan-qualite-fabrication-et-certifications\">\ud83d\udd25 Granul\u00e9s de bois Morbihan - Quality, production and certifications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/granules-de-bois-morbihan.jpg\" alt=\"Granul\u00e9s de bois Morbihan \u2013 Le Ramoneur de S\u00e9glien\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Certified, ready-to-use wood pellets for stoves and boilers in Morbihan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>wood pellets Morbihan<\/strong>, also known as <strong>pellets<\/strong>, are now one of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly fuels on the market. Their popularity is due to their high efficiency, stable combustion and low environmental impact. But to get the most out of them, it's essential to be aware of the quality differences and certifications that guarantee clean, sustainable heating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udf32-comment-sont-fabriques-les-granules-de-bois\">\ud83c\udf32 How are wood pellets made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pellets are produced from <strong>sawmill residues<\/strong> untreated sawdust and wood shavings. These materials are dried, then compacted under high pressure to form small cylinders 6 to 8 mm in diameter and 2 to 3 cm long. The lignin naturally present in the wood is used as a binder: no chemical additives are added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This manufacturing process produces a <strong>moisture content less than 10 %<\/strong> and a density of over 650 kg\/m\u00b3, guaranteeing even combustion and excellent energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/en\/bois-de-chauffage\/buches-compressees-morbihan\/\">the differences between compressed logs and wood pellets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udca1-les-avantages-des-granules-de-bois\">\ud83d\udca1 The benefits of wood pellets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>High yield<\/strong> up to 95 % for modern devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Renewable energy<\/strong> from local wood by-products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Stable prices<\/strong> less sensitive to fluctuations in the energy market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\uddf9 <strong>Cleanliness<\/strong> low ash, no tar, less flue maintenance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udce6 <strong>Easy storage<\/strong> 15 kg bags or bulk delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd0e-les-criteres-de-qualite-a-connaitre\">\ud83d\udd0e Quality criteria you need to know about<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good wood pellet can be identified by several factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Humidity level<\/strong> \u2264 10 % for clean combustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Density<\/strong> : \u2265 650 kg\/m\u00b3 (indicates optimum compression).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calorific value<\/strong> : \u2265 4.6 kWh\/kg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ash content<\/strong> \u2264 0.7 % (generally indicated on the packaging).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fine content<\/strong> : &lt; 1 % (dust generated by friction).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These data are governed by European and French standards. Buying uncertified pellets means risking premature clogging, irregular draught and reduced efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f-les-certifications-officielles-a-privilegier\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Official certifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>wood pellet certifications<\/strong> guarantee consistent quality, regular checks and product traceability:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ENplus A1<\/strong> the European benchmark. Production and transport control. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.enplus-pellets.eu\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official ENplus website<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DINplus<\/strong> German certification, recognised for its rigour. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dincertco.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DIN CERTCO<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NF Solid biofuels<\/strong> French standard managed by AFNOR and CSTB. (<a href=\"https:\/\/marque-nf.com\/nf-biocombustibles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NF Biofuels<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These three labels guarantee a pellet <strong>100 % natural wood, dry, dense and without additives<\/strong>. They also ensure clean transport (no dust contamination or variations in humidity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83e\uddf0-conseils-de-stockage-et-dutilisation\">\ud83e\uddf0 Advice on storage and use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>wood pellets Morbihan<\/strong> can be kept for a very long time, as long as you follow a few simple rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Store in a place <strong>dry and ventilated<\/strong>, protected from humidity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid any contact with the ground (place the bags on a pallet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use wet, swollen or powdery granules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly check that the tank and feed screw are clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper storage guarantees easy ignition and stable combustion, without clogging the firebox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcdc-reglementation-et-environnement\">\ud83d\udcdc Regulations and the environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>La <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legifrance.gouv.fr\/jorf\/id\/JORFTEXT000045495706\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regulations of 30 March 2022<\/a> also regulates the sale of \u201cready-to-use\u201d wood, including pellets. Sellers must clearly indicate :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>La <strong>type of fuel<\/strong> (pellets, logs, densified wood) ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Le <strong>calorific value<\/strong> ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And the <strong>humidity level<\/strong> measured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These provisions aim to <strong>reduce fine particle emissions<\/strong> and promote a <strong>quality wood energy<\/strong>, in line with the recommendations of the\u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ademe.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADEME<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcc8-en-resume\">\ud83d\udcc8 To sum up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Criteria<\/th><th>Recommended value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Humidity level<\/td><td>\u2264 10 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ash content<\/td><td>\u2264 0.7 %<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Density<\/td><td>\u2265 650 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certification<\/td><td>ENplus A1 \/ DINplus \/ NF Biofuels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calorific value<\/td><td>\u2265 4.6 kWh\/kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcde-besoin-dun-conseil-sur-les-granules-de-bois-morbihan\">\ud83d\udcde Need advice on Morbihan wood pellets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <strong>Le Ramoneur de S\u00e9glien<\/strong> for advice on the choice, quality and storage of <strong>wood pellets Morbihan<\/strong>. As a COSTIC-certified craftsman, I can help you with the maintenance, sweeping and auditing of your wood-burning installation:<br>\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:0607853083\">06 07 85 30 83<\/a><br>\u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:contact@leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\">contact@leramoneurdeseglien.bzh<\/a><br>\ud83d\udc49 See also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leramoneurdeseglien.bzh\/en\/bois-de-chauffage\/\">Firewood<\/a> to compare the different fuels available in Morbihan.<\/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=\"#\ud83d\udd25-granules-de-bois-morbihan-qualite-fabrication-et-certifications\">\ud83d\udd25 Granul\u00e9s de bois Morbihan - Quality, production and certifications<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udf32-comment-sont-fabriques-les-granules-de-bois\">\ud83c\udf32 How are wood pellets made?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udca1-les-avantages-des-granules-de-bois\">\ud83d\udca1 The benefits of wood pellets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd0e-les-criteres-de-qualite-a-connaitre\">\ud83d\udd0e Quality criteria you need to know about<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f-les-certifications-officielles-a-privilegier\">\ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Official certifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83e\uddf0-conseils-de-stockage-et-dutilisation\">\ud83e\uddf0 Advice on storage and use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcdc-reglementation-et-environnement\">\ud83d\udcdc Regulations and the environment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcc8-en-resume\">\ud83d\udcc8 To sum up<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-besoin-dun-conseil-sur-les-granules-de-bois-morbihan\">\ud83d\udcde Need advice on Morbihan wood pellets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd25 Morbihan wood pellets - Quality, manufacturing and certifications Morbihan wood pellets, also known as pellets, are now one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly fuels on the market. 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