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Frequently Asked Questions
How are wood pellets made?
Wood pellets are created from leftover sawdust, usually the result of sawmilling, carpentry or joinery. The use of leftover sawdust that would normally be wasted is one of the key green credentials of wood pellets.
Are wood pellets made from wood taken from sustainable forests?
Thanks to modern regulations almost all wood pellets are made from sawdust that originated from a tree felled in a sustainable forest. This ensures that for any tree that is felled quick growing replacements are planted ensuring that deforestation does not occur.
How much can wood pellets reduce my carbon footprint?
Wood pellets are effectively carbon neutral. This means that the emissions given off burning wood pellets equal the amount of carbon dioxide consumed by the tree during its lifetime. Effectively you can discount anything fuelled by wood pellets from your carbon footprint calculations.
Can wood pellets help me reduce my fuel bills?
Industry sources suggest that fuel bills can be reduced by as much as 50% when switching to wood pellets thanks to their extremely efficient nature. Obviously the reduction in bills will be higher when compared with high cost sources of heating such as electricity.
How easy are wood pellets to use?
Wood pellets are exceptionally easy to use thanks to modern pellet burners and boilers. The small size of wood pellets ensures that it is easy to heat a boiler or stove to a constant temperature as well.
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