Bio blocks Eco Bricks

[VC Encore new owner]

First season using these with oak and elm. Provides a super slow steady burn and not much ash. So far the best process has been to get a good fire started with stove warmed up and air damped a tad. They do spark a tad so that’s why choosing to use with air damped a little and don’t use on fire up on a cold stove with air flow . Nice alternative so far. Long burn times.

 

[begreen]

Haven't tried Redstones yet, but I have tried out BioBlocks. They burned well when used as directed.

 

[Wildflush]

Used Redstones last year to mix in since first year burning in my Vista. They worked great. Burned hot with decent burn time. This year using a few BioBricks that I bought. 20 pack for $9. New England made in CT.

 

[Rickb]

I bought a pallet of them 3 years ago. They are great for when its snowy or super nasty out and I dont want to go out and get a load of wood. I have them in the unfinished area on some foam board.

 

[paredown]

I've burned those Redstones (both sizes; prefer the smaller ones) as well as the BioBricks mentioned by Wildflush--and I prefer the latter.

Also, our local Tractor Supply parks a lot of the bulk items outside in the weather, and I have had Redstones that were pretty much unburnable because of water infiltration--you can tell pretty quickly because they will swell up like crazy.