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BioBricks: What They Are and Where to Find Them
BioBricks are the latest eco-
friendly home heating
alternative to firewood or
heating oil.
Each 2 pound brick is made
from 100% compressed
sawdust.
The extreme density of
compressed sawdust yields
near complete combustion,
longer burning times than cord
wood, and only 1% ash
residue.
friendly home heating
alternative to firewood or
heating oil.
Each 2 pound brick is made
from 100% compressed
sawdust.
The extreme density of
compressed sawdust yields
near complete combustion,
longer burning times than cord
wood, and only 1% ash
residue.
BioBricks are equally beneficial to the environment by producing less carbon monoxide
and half the particulates of seasoned hardwood.
In James Houston's "The Development of a Firelog With Improved Air Emissions" he
states: "Replacing normal firewood with [densified wood] firelogs can be an effective
means of reducing pollutant emissions from existing fireplaces...Pressed wood firelogs
offer the potential to lower woodstove and fireplace emissions."
BioBrick Storage
The stackable nature of bricks makes the most of scarce storage space. One pallet of
BioBricks (4'x4'x3') takes up 60% less space than a cord of wood (4'x4'x8') and
eliminates the mess and hassle associated with handling logs.
and half the particulates of seasoned hardwood.
In James Houston's "The Development of a Firelog With Improved Air Emissions" he
states: "Replacing normal firewood with [densified wood] firelogs can be an effective
means of reducing pollutant emissions from existing fireplaces...Pressed wood firelogs
offer the potential to lower woodstove and fireplace emissions."
BioBrick Storage
The stackable nature of bricks makes the most of scarce storage space. One pallet of
BioBricks (4'x4'x3') takes up 60% less space than a cord of wood (4'x4'x8') and
eliminates the mess and hassle associated with handling logs.
BioBrick Availability
BioBricks are sold by the bag or pallet. The
weight and price of a bag or pallet varies
from dealer to dealer.
This shouldn't be cause for concern
cost-wise if you're buying the occasional
bag for your fireplace or chiminea, but if
you're buying by the pallet for your wood
stove, question #1 to the dealer should
be: "How much does your pallet of
BioBricks weigh?"
BioBricks are sold by the bag or pallet. The
weight and price of a bag or pallet varies
from dealer to dealer.
This shouldn't be cause for concern
cost-wise if you're buying the occasional
bag for your fireplace or chiminea, but if
you're buying by the pallet for your wood
stove, question #1 to the dealer should
be: "How much does your pallet of
BioBricks weigh?"
Although the standard weight for a pallet of BioBricks is 1,900 lbs and costs around
$300, I have also seen pallets weighing far less sold at the same price.
Currently, BioBricks are available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New
Hampshire and New York from the following dealers.
BioBricks and wood pellets are essentially the same product and compete for the
same raw material: sawdust. The same market forces that affect the price of wood
pellets will similarly affect the price of BioBricks. The availability of wood for sawdust,
more than any other factor will determine the selling price.
$300, I have also seen pallets weighing far less sold at the same price.
Currently, BioBricks are available in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New
Hampshire and New York from the following dealers.
BioBricks and wood pellets are essentially the same product and compete for the
same raw material: sawdust. The same market forces that affect the price of wood
pellets will similarly affect the price of BioBricks. The availability of wood for sawdust,
more than any other factor will determine the selling price.
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