subject: Coal Bunkers Help You Store Solid Fuels [print this page] Bunkers can be stored either outside or inside and they come in several shapes and sizes and can be made from durable heavy plastic or galvanized steel or in the old days they were also made from cement. Bunkers are perfect for storing large amounts of coal and because they can come in larger sizes, you can stock up on coal for the winter. You may even want to have a large coal bunker for your garage and then a smaller one inside that you can restock as needed.
Coal bunkers help you to keep your coal dry and safe from the elements. There are also nice because you can leave the mess and dust from the coal in one place and not have it on your carpet or flooring. The newer plastic coal bunkers are becoming very popular because they are made of UV resistant polythene that will not be affected by the sunlight. They will not corrode or rust and last for years through the elements if they are stored outside. They colour on the bunkers for coal will not fade and will look as good as the day you bought it for years to come.
Bunkers for coal are sturdy and durable and plastic bunkers come in a couple different colors, generally these are black or a dark green. They are also designed so that you can open them from the top or bottom and come with deflectors to help prevent the coal from building up in the opening.
With the invention of gas fires, coal has not been used as frequently, but there are still several places that offer coal bunker products for sale. You can ask at your local fire place establishment or you can also look online for several vendors that sell bunkers for coal.
Many stores that offer bunkers for coal also offer a number of other products for your fireplace. You can purchase fire guards, tools for keeping your fireplace tidy and neat as well as tools for poking and prodding your fire. It is so nice to have a toasty fire to warm your home during the winter months and you can save a lot of money by heating your home with either coal or wood. It is also nice to not have to be dependent on gas or electricity and it save your pocket book from having to pay those high heating bills in the winter.
