Boston, MA-NH (1888PressRelease)
January 18, 2007 - “Simple math shows that using wood heat in your home this winter can save you several hundreds of dollars.” So says Dirk Thomas, author of the newly revised 3rd edition of The Woodburner’s Companion.
A cord of hardwood will produce as much heat as 200 gallons of heating oil. A cord of wood costs about $150. Right now, residential heating oil is at record prices – The average cost nationwide is over $2.00 a gallon and 200 gallons will cost $400 or more. (Reference: Reuters)
The Woodburner’s Companion, first published in 2000, is now available in a new, updated 3rd edition. This comprehensive guide provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the many ways you can burn wood for heat. Thomas discusses the fuel value of various woods, how to buy firewood and get the most heat from it, the environmental impact of wood burning and a variety of chimney and flue arrangements. Tremendous emphasis is placed on wood burning safety. Detailed descriptions of wood burning installations are included which are based on the latest codes and recommendations.
The Woodburner’s Companion by Dirk Thomas Alan C. Hood & Co., Inc.
• Paperback, 6" X 9"
• 176 pages
• illustrated, bibliography
• index
• ISBN: 0-911469-28-1
• $16.50
• Publication: September 2006
“Authored by veteran New England wood burner and chimney sweep, Dirk Thomaswho’s also done his time as a commercial woodcutter and loggerThe Woodburner’s Companion is an excellent overview of residential wood burning strategies.” ~ Back Home Magazine
“You will be helped by this book to burn wood economically, efficiently
andmost important safely.” ~ Castle Freeman, Contributing Editor, The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Media kits, review copies, and interviews available on request.
Contact Linda Chestney at 603 758-6363 or nfp ( @ ) rcn dot com.
