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29 Lane Road, Havelock North 4130
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- Wooden Products
- What Makes Us Different
- This compares with a recently felled tree that can contain over 60 percent core moisture content - which will burn off the moisture as a toxic smoke, a health hazard to your community and yes, your money is literally going up in smoke. We are committed to quality and competitive pricing. So, give us a call to discuss your fire wood needs.
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Established in 1894, Donovan's is one of New Zealand's oldest and most experienced wood merchants. Donovan's prides itself on looking after its clients and providing quality seasoned dry firewood and kindling all year round. Donovan's commitment to quality wood has been recognised by Hawke's Bay Regional Council as an Approved Good Wood Merchant. With all wood guaranteed to have a core moisture content of below 25 percent, pollutants are low and heat is high.We supply seasoned dry firewood A good indicator that wood has been seasoned is it has no bark, which falls away during seasoning.Plantation Pine - Soft density wood. Burns rapidly great to get your fire going fast.Old Man Pine – Medium density wood. At 30 – 100 years old the wood fibres are a lot denser than plantation pine and produces more heat.Macrocarpa - Medium density wood. Burns slower and contains more energy.Gum – Hardwood. With its tight fibres it burns slow and puts out maximum heat. Cosy Mix is our popular mix, a combination of Old Man Pine, Macrocarpa and Gum.