Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth

(603) 755-4835

Specializing in Alternative Heating Solutions

Complete Installations from Design to Finish

We clean and service all flues for all fuels - wood, gas, pellet, coal or oil

professional chimney sweep

Services (including Repairs & Installs)

Products (including stoves)

Gallery of Bad Ideas

Gallery of Good Ideas

Which fuel is best for me?

Which fuel is "green"?

What are licenses and certifications?

Wood Species Comparison Chart:

Type of Wood	Weight Per Cord, green	Weight Per Cord, dry 20%	Million BTU Per Cord	BTUs Per Pound
White Oak	5573	4200	29.1	6928
Maple	4685	3680	25.5	6848
Ash	3952	3472	24.2	6970
Pine	3600	2336	16.2	6935
Spruce	2800	2240	15.5	6919
Willow	4320	2540	17.6	6929

A simple moisture meter can measure how dry wood is.

Service Member of the National Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association

HPBA

Nationally Certified Professional for Wood Stoves, Gas Fireplaces, Pellet Stoves and other hearth appliances

NFI

Nationally Certified Master Hearth Professional

New England Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association Member and class instructor

Thank you for your interest in our business, please let us know how we can help you.

To make an appointment or for answers to questions please call us at 603-755-4835

or email:

Mark (technical questions) chcs@metrocast.net

Laura (all other questions and scheduling) chcsadmin@metrocast.net