Spartherm Selection Instrucciones De Montaje página 95

5.1 CO NEUTRALITY
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Wood only releases as much carbon dioxide as it collected and
trapped from the air as a tree. It is irrelevant in this case wheth-
er the wood is burned or rots in the forest – the carbon dioxide
released always remains the same. New trees absorb the carbon
dioxide that is released from the wood during burning – a closed
natural carbon dioxide cycle is produced.
SUNLIGHT
O –OXYGEN
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ROTTING
CO –CARBON DIOXIDE
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Conclusion: Nature remains in a state of equilibrium as a result of
burning wood. Germany has regulated the sustainable management
of forests by law. This obligation has led to a growth in the volume
of wood because the increase in wood grown in forests is on aver-
age 40 % greater than the volume of firewood and timber used.
O –OXYGEN
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COMBUSTION
CO –CARBON DIOXIDE
2
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5.1.1 STORING WOOD
In general, it is recommended to store firewood for approx. 2 – 3
years, the wood should be protected from dampness and kept well
ventilated (e.g. under a roof overhang on a side of the building pro-
tected from the weather). Wood with a moisture content < 25 % will
be achieved significantly quicker with optimal storage. Therefore,
you should store your firewood already chopped because the bark
can prevent the moisture escaping from the wood. You should leave
a distance the width of a hand between the logs for good ventila-
tion so that the air can circulate properly and the moisture escaping
from the wood can be taken away by the air. A distance to the floor
of approx. 20 – 30 cm should be maintained underneath the stack
of wood. Renewed absorption of moisture due to precipitation (e.g.
rain or snow) should be avoided. Storing wood in garages, under
plastic sheets or in poorly ventilated cellars is not recommended
because the moisture present in the wood cannot escape properly.
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