Wood pellets typically come from mills, furniture manufacturers, recycling centers, roadside scraps, nuts, sawdust logging residue or paper packaging.
They have the lowest particulate matter emissions of all fuels, and are dried and compressed into small cylinder-shaped pieces of wood similar in shape to rabbit food.
Their density allows them to burn more efficiently, producing a lot of heat and very little ash.
Pellets are sold in bags or by the ton, and it has a diameter of only 0.236 inches.
Wood remains the more popular choice of fuel because it is widely available, affordable, and pleasant to view as it burns. You can vary your heating capacity based on wood type and seasoning. It may require chopping and is cumbersome to stack and load. It also creates smoke, requiring a chimney exhaust.
Wood pellets are tightly compacted and dense, creating a more efficient and consistent burn than wood. The low emission levels produce minimum soot, ash and creosote, which helps protect the environment.