anyone know of a source in Maine for biobricks or enviblocks?

[mbk2000]

Has to be delivered. I found one place in Vermont but they want $500.00 pallet-delivered. I'll fire up the furnace before I pay that much. I've tried everywhere I can think of. Anyone? :cheese:

 

[fraxinus]

Damariscotta Hardware in Damariscotta has been selling Biobricks for $300 per pallet. They do deliver, but there is an extra per mile charge. Whether they have any left, I'm not sure. All the Finest Hearth stores - Yarmouth, Topsham and other locations - carry the product but do not offer delivery as far as I know. Again, I dn't know if they currently have any available. There are also plans in the works for a Biobick factory in Maine - possibly Augusta. If this should happen, availability and price should improve.

 

[FWest]

Is there a dealer for these in Maine with some in stock ? I would like to avoid a long drive if possible.

Thanks for any help, Frank

 

[michaelthomas]

There is a lady in South portland who has 2 ton? of the bio bricks that she is trying to get rid of. She is listed in either uncle henrys or craigs list under a FIREWOOD search. She said they just aren't working out for her. Finest hearth and home in Portland and Yarmouth are dealers. I don't know what their availability is though.

 

[drlbuilder]

Big Fish Fence,Sanford 490-1358. Purchased 2 ton last year,for less $ than Finest.

 

[FWest]

I have called big fish a few times , they answered once and said they are out of stock, finest hearth said they are out and will not have any more this season. Thanks for the tip on craigslist.

 

[drlbuilder]

Big Fish, 5 months ago $245 per ton, had plenty. Today $500 per to and have non, crazy. I can hear those boys now,if only we did not sell @ $245. Don

 

[compressedwoodsupplier]

O'Hara Ice Company has Envi Blocks Bio Bricks and other compressed wood products for sale
There number Biddeford 283-1003
Rockland 542-0834
Bangor 542-1859

 

[compressedwoodsupplier]

O'Hara Ice company has Envi Blocks and bio brick and other compressed wood for sale also
Biddeford 283-1003
Rockland 542-0834
Bangor 542-1859

 

[drlbuilder]

What is the cost of Bio Bric per ton in Biddeford at this time?

 

[BJN644]

When I called them a month or so ago they wanted $400 a ton for Bio bricks, the Envi's were cheaper at around the 300 dollar range.

 

[compressedwoodsupplier]

the bio bricks they have are from canada and the freight is the biggest killer but the envi blocks is the better product

 

[staywarm]

If you are looking for BioBricks in Southern Maine try this guy -- www.ahsfuels.com

He has bricks available
Goodluck
Stay warm

 

[Tfin]

Any idea on how a ton of biobricks compares to cord wood......ie: 1 ton = 2 cord?

 

[compressedwoodsupplier]

I do know that a ton of Envi Blocks are compares to a cord of silver maple at a 20% moisture content. The moisture content of envi blocks are around 5 % moisture

 

[drlbuilder]

Even at $250.00 per ton for Bio Bric, I will burn dry hardwood at $225.00 per cord

 

[compressedwoodsupplier]

well these products arent for everyone but the benefit is that there are no bugs, very little moisture and very little creasote

 

[Tfin]

I do know that a ton of Envi Blocks are compares to a cord of silver maple at a 20% moisture content. The moisture content of envi blocks are around 5 % moisture

Thank you!

 

[begreen]

well these products arent for everyone but the benefit is that there are no bugs, very little moisture and very little creasote

I would add that burnt correctly BioBricks burn longer, put out more consistent heat and burn cleaner than cordwood. This makes them a good alternative especially in urban areas.

 

[drlbuilder]

Yes,but how much $$ would you give for them?

 

[begreen]

Right now most of my wood is free, so it's kind of a moot point. But if I was living in Seattle and paying $300 a cord for NW softwood, a ton for $250 would be sweet.

 

[drlbuilder]

I hear ya,250 is not a bad number but the crooks around here want $400 to $500 per ton now,sinful. I went through a couple tons
two seasons ago and my wife and I enjoyed the product. But since then these prices have put a bad taste in my mouth. Don

 

[compressedwoodsupplier]

call O'Hara ice they have envi blocks for 325 a ton

 

[Tfin]

I think I'll stick with wood for now.

But as I get older/slower/lazier, I can foresee myself burning these.