Wood Brick Fuel is a dry densified wood fuel for use in well maintained wood stoves, fireplace stove inserts, and fireplaces with proper draft control. New users should use Wood Bricks conservatively to understand the performance in their appliance. Never pack a stove tight with Wood Bricks, never stack bricks against glass windows or up against top load lids, as they slightly expand while burning. Never place plastic enclosed package into stove.

1. What is Wood Brick Fuel?

Wood Brick Fuel is a densified alternative cordwood. Wood Brick Fuel is produced by compressing dry, clean wood waste under extreme pressure in order for the natural lignin of the wood to bind itself back together. Each Wood Brick is approximately 6” wide, 2.5” high, and 3.75” long, weighing approximately 2 lbs.

2. How long will one brick burn?

Wood Brick Fuel is 100% dry wood with no additional accelerants or additives. Therefore more than 1 brick is necessary to fuel a fire. Typically 3 to 5 bricks placed on end in a teepee formation will light easily with crumpled newspaper or a fire starter placed in the center. This is the most reliable starting method, but consumers may experience they other preference to lighting. Wood Bricks can be added individually to any existing fire. New users should start using Wood Brick Fuel conservatively in order to learn the characteristics of it in their appliance.

3. What is on a pallet and how much cordwood is that equivalent to?

A full pallet of Wood Brick Fuel is 1000 bricks individually packed in counts of 20 each. The full pallet is conservatively the value of at least a FULL cord of best seasoned hardwood firewood. Many customers feel a ton lasts longer than a typical cord because they are able to meter their fuel use easier with 2 lb. bricks. BTU value is conservatively approximate 7500 btu per pound.

4. Is Wood Brick Fuel going to over fire my stove?

Your wood burning appliance needs to be properly maintained with routine maintenance of seals, flu, and chimney. Wood Brick Fuel is a densified, dry wood material and care needs to be taken when used is a wood stove. The stove does not have to be filled as tight with bricks as cordwood to enjoy the prolonged heat of Wood Brick Fuel. For first time users, it is best to start conservatively in order to learn how Wood Brick Fuel burns in your appliance.

5. Can I store wood bricks in a garage, shed or basement where it is damp?

Wood Brick Fuel is not affected by humidity in the air. However, Wood Brick Fuel will deteriorate with contact to liquids. Because of the cleanly wrapped, bug, mold, fungus free packages, Wood Brick Fuel can be stored indoors in garages, basements or other convenient locations to your wood stove.

– Courtesy of WoodBrickFuel.com.

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