More Bad Weather on the Way !!
A weather Warning has been issued accross Northern Ireland for further Snow, Sleet and Rain with possible High Winds. See below the official information as supplied by the MET OFFICE.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ni/ni_forecast_warnings.html?day=2 www.strataireland.com
Facebook Competition – Free Coal
At Strata Ireland we continue to Offer Super Deals to our Customers. At the minute we are running a " Like & Share " Facebook offer which will simply enter you into a draw to win 6 Bag of Premium Emerald Coal 20kg. That's right, completely FREE COAL.
Again visit our Facebook page and Like & Share !
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Strata-Ireland/180363075349316?ref=hl
Coal Usage has Increased by 32.5% in the UK
A few Weeks ago I discussed how China are to increase exports to Europe now that the US has moved in the direction of Gas. Following this, there is an interesting article I have spotted about how the US are now looking into exporting their Coal. Can we expect to see a decrease in Coal prices due to the added Competition ? Will this encourage European Distributors to lower their prices ?
Personally I think not as quality will always be at the forefront of Heating your Home. Heating your home is not a luxury and something we can ill afford to neglect.
We get asked regularly "What is the Best Coal". The Best Coal anyone can buy is what heats their Homes in a manner that is as effective and efficient as possible. Usually with Premium Coal you will find a higher heat output which in turn will reach the desired temperatures quicker. So, That £7 bag of coal could possibly give you so much more than the £4.99 bag !
An interesting Statistic is that Coal usage in the UK is up 32.5%. This telling sign only goes to show how badly the Economy is, and that we are much more content in Spending £7 on a bag of coal than a £200 Oil fill that will last us 3 weeks !
Effectively we have come full circle and returned to where we toiled in the 80's. We now think Differently and explore various ways to exploit Coal. Solid Fuel Boilers and Multi-Fuel Boilers to name but a few, lead the charge in getting the best out of coal.
Coal is a commodity that we rely on. Countries such as the US & China are to begin wielding it in what is an already fiercely competitive market. Will this drive down prices ? probably not, but for as long as oil prices soar, gas prices creep up and electricity rates crucify us. Coal will always be the most economical source of fuel with the UK's usage percentage as valid proof.
UK Coal Usage http://www.rtcc.org/
Railway Sleepers & Decorative Stone
At Strata Ireland we have noticed an earlier than normal response to garden maintenance and products alike. With the Railway Sleepers and Decorative Stone we have the ready made products to prepare your garden for the Summer.
With a range of stone from Red Pebble, Plum Slate, Grey Slate and the ever popular Golden Gravel, There is something for everyone for which we can enjoy during the summer evenings.
Summer i hear you say ? Now is the time to prepare for what you want to enjoy !
Red Pebble Delivered Anywhere in Northern Ireland £58
Auglish Grey Slate Delivered Anywhere in Northern Ireland £58
Golden Gravel Delivered Anywhere in Northern Ireland £67.95
Sperrin Gravel Delivered Anywhere in Northern Ireland £55.95
The above prices are based on 1 ton bag delivered anywhere in Northern Ireland.
Our Decorative Stone Selection - Click Here
All the Coal in China !
It is a common perception that coal comes from 2 to 3 countries worldwide. It can be said that Colombian Coal is the premium product on the Market and Closely Followed by Polish Coal.
But alas, there are other Countries other than the usual suspects and one sleeping giant could become the biggest player in the world market on the Product.
China can be typified by its mass produced electrical products, but a country with the largest population and workforce in the world has to be a player at some point ?
Coal accounts for 28% of the worlds fuel usage but in China that statistic is Somewhat Higher. With Coal accounting for 70% of China's fuel usage surely the finger points at a higher European consumption.
China's coal exports have always been centered towards the US Market but with large parts of the US switching to Gas all this Coal has to go Somewhere !
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-chameides/old-wang-coal_b_2711152.html
Polish Coal – Sulphur Legal- Top Quality
We have distributed Coal for over 90 years so understand quality is paramount. As we bag all of our own Products we know what the Customer need !
We delivery 25 - 30 Pallets a week so understand what you need.
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Economy Coal
50 x 20kg bags (Ton) delivered £220
(£4.40 per bag) or (€5.50 per bag)
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House Gold Coal
50 x 20kg bags (Ton) delivered £230
(£4.60 per bag) or (€5.75 per bag)
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Premium Emerald Polish Coal
50 x 20kg bags delivered £260.00
(£5.20 per bag) or (€6.55 per bag)
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Premium Smokeless Blend (Calco & Lignite)
50 x 20kg bags delivered £280.00
(£5.60 per bag) or (€7.00 per bag)
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Delivery throughout Ireland Included in price !
Where to Buy Coal ?
www.strataireland.com
http://www.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/heating/4432150
Mantlepiece Beam – Railway Sleeper for your Fireplace
Just a quick thank you to Amanda Jones for this Great Photo of her Newly Built Fireplace, Stove and of Course, the Finished Mantle supplied by ourselves, Strata Ireland. Great to see Customers coming back satisfied with items that for many years will be the center piece in their Home.
Call in today or drop us an email to inquire about our broad range of Mantlepiece Beams. With Timbers Ranging in Oak, Beech, Pine and Azobe we have something for everyone.
Strata Ireland 0044 (0) 28 867 62103 or visit our Website www.strataireland.com
Solid Oak Mantlepiece Beam
Do you Need Any Coal ?
Weather still pretty Mild but when is the rain Going to stop ? Lighting the fire is a no brainer at the minute so call in for our Great Deals. All 25kg Coal is now Buy 10 GET 1 FREE !
Offer is applicable to Gold Coal 25kg, Emerald Coal 25kg and Slack 25kg
If you want to mix any of the above thats no problem.
Have a look at the weather and see what you need to be buying in;-
www.strataireland.com or call us on 028 867 62103
Why Burn Kiln Dried Hardwood ?
With the sudden lean towards Solid Fuel Boilers and Wood burning stoves, it is the common assumption that wood is wood. This is certainly not the case as many experts state the effects of wet fire wood are dramatic on appliances and Chimneys.
In an article from an online publication an established Chimney Sweep states "When you burn wet wood, you lose a lot of heat because the water has to be boiled off. Plus, you add to the pollution problem. About 40 percent of the local particulate pollution problem has been traced to firewood, but switching to dry wood would reduce emissions"
In essence the heat your fire generates is being wasted drying the timber out before it burns ! This is a dramatic waste of money and is nothing only the water tablet effect in that you see the flame and smoke and assume there's heat !
The Solution is very simple in Kiln Dried Hardwood. Kiln Dried Hardwood is specially dried to the point that the timber in question has a moisture level below 20%. Kiln Dried hardwood can be said to burn 3 times longer than standard timbers such as spruce with as much as 3 times the heat.
Due to the Kiln Dried Process it will also eliminate the nasty Creosote residue left by sappy blocks, and in turn is cleaner not only for your home but for the environment too.
Therefore, by burning spruce, pine or even standard hardwood blocks your money really is going up the Chimney ! Its calculated that as much as 80% of the heat from your fire is lost through the Chimney, so the added value of wet blocks is a burden that Strata Ireland can ease.
Call a member of the team today for more information on our Kiln Dried Hardwood Blocks.
www.strataireland.com - Coal & Solid Fuel Distribution to the trade and retail for over 90 years.
Christmas Coal Pallet Drops – Now Its Down to Santa
That's it Folks ! Our Pallet Deadline for Coal Distribution has Come and passed for Christmas deliveries. Any addition pallets will have to be done by the big guy in the Red Suit.
Any Customers Requiring Coal locally our yard opens as Normal apart from Closure on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We can Organise Home Deliveries of Coal, Kiln Dried hardwood and Gas to suit.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our Customers for the great support over the year and we hope you have a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.