Wood is a common fuel used to heat houses in winter. However, before we throw them into the oven, it is worth thinking for a moment. From January 1, 2024, new regulations have entered into force, aimed at reducing smog in Poland. What changed? It turns out that you can get fined for smoking inappropriately.
Do you burn this type of wood in your stove? Be careful, you may pay dearly
The regulations are already in force in 8 voivodeships: West Pomerania, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Greater Poland, Lower Silesia, Silesia, Lublin, Świętokrzyskie, Podkarpackie. determine the class of the boiler, as well as the quality of the fuel with which we feed it. Therefore, the moisture content of firewood cannot be higher than 20%.. This is a big change, because many people cannot afford to buy high-quality wood and often use branches or insufficiently dried logs. Why such a ban? Well, burning wet wood in the stove leads to the chimney clogging. Wet wood also evaporates more and releases more harmful substances. A fine of up to PLN 500 is provided for using inappropriate fuel.
What kind of wood cannot be burned in the stove? You better not throw these things into the fire
Please also remember that you cannot burn painted, impregnated or varnished wood in the stove. Such wood contains harmful substances and should not be burned. The use of skirting boards, chipboards or chipboards is also prohibited. However, we can throw sawdust, shavings and cuttings, or forestry waste such as bark into the furnace, but it is worth remembering that it should be dried beforehand.
Source: Gazeta
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