Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

What are Envi Blocks?

Envi Blocks are an all-natural wood product made from a naturally renewable resource.

Where do Envi Blocks come from?

They are made by Bio-Diversity located in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.

What are the advantages of using Envi Blocks?

  • Easy on the air- They contain no chemicals or additives, so they don’t release harmful toxins into the air you breathe.
  • Energy efficient- They contain low levels of moisture, so when they burn, virtually all of their mass is directly converted into heat.
  • Environmentally sustainable. They are a renewable fuel source. Our products are made with hardwood, that otherwise would have been considered waste. When you burn Envi Blocks, the impact is carbon neutral.
  • Cost effective. Prices for wood blocks are typically less affected by inflation than those for fossil fuels and other heating
  • They create very little dirt, dust and ash.
  • They burn much longer and hotter than traditional firewood.
  • Made in the U.S.A.

How are Envi Blocks made?

Similar to a pellet, Envi Blocks are made of a blend of hardwoods and mechanically compressed into a larger block size using 24,000 pounds of pressure. There are no glues or additives, so what holds these blocks together is all-natural sap.

Are Envi Blocks kiln-dried?

Yes, the Envi blocks are 100% kiln dried and on average contain 6% moisture.

How long do the Envi and Envi 8 Blocks burn?

The Envi 8" burns upwards of 4-6 hours

The Envi" burns upwards to 8-10 hours

How big are the Envi and Envi 8 Blocks?

The Envi 8 is: 3 ¼” x 2 ¾” x 9 ½" and weighs 3-4LBS

The Envi is: 4”x 4” x 10 ¼" and weighs 6-7LBS

How do I light the Envi Blocks?

When lighting the Envi Blocks you're going to want to put them in a tepee-like formation. Starting with 2 blocks parallel with each other, going up and down and your fire starter in the middle. Then, what you're going to do is put two more blocks also parallel with each other but going left and right. Next, you're going to grab your lighter and light the fire starter and that will cause the top blocks to light first.

How do I store the Envi Blocks?

Envi Blocks are made of Compressed sawdust. This means they must be stored in a dry space. They cannot get any water on them at all.

The blocks are wrapped in a porous plastic. So that does not protect them.

We always recommend that they are stored inside the house ( garage, basement, ect). If you Must store them outside, they need to be off the ground and covered on all sides with a tarp. We will provide a pallet for easier storage.

Can I cook with Envi Blocks?

Absolutely! Being that these firewood blocks burn so clean and have no chemicals or additives they're great for cooking with and work perfectly with pizza ovens and all other kinds of brick ovens.

Where can I burn the Envi Blocks?

These blocks can used as firewood in wood stoves, fireplaces, fire pits and wood furnaces.

Does Lumberjack Joe deliver?

Yes, we deliver to all of Long Island. We stack where ever you prefer on the ground level, 3 steps up and 3 steps down.