Firewood Facts

• The Natural Energy Resource

  Consumers are increasingly turning to sustainable wood in the search for environmentally friendly renewable energy resources. Certainly Wood provides premier kiln dried firewood, kindling and log stores. The benefits of kiln dried wood are considerable:
  
  * Generates greater heat output
  * Better fuel efficiency
  * More economical
  * Minimum stove and flue problems

Types of Wood

Wood Seasoning

Freshly harvested wood contains a naturally high amount of water, between 65-90% depending on the species. Removing the water is known as seasoning. This term suggests a period of time, and for natural air drying up to two years is recommended.

Whilst we do supply ‘seasoned’ logs, they will vary in moisture content. For immediate burning in stoves we only recommend our premium kiln dried logs because they are of a consistent high quality having been dried in kilns which run on our own wood waste.

Energy Efficiency

When buying wood, consider the cost per kilowatt of energy. Using local suppliers may seem more convenient, but much of the firewood currently available is damp and difficult to burn.

Less moisture = more heat output

Whilst open fires have a strong attraction, they are extremely inefficient compared to wood burning stoves and even these will vary considerably.

Efficient methods of burning wood

The more efficient a fire burns the less fuel is required

Number of logs required to produce an equivalent heat output

Additionally the higher water content will prevent the gasses in the wood from igniting allowing them to escape - unused, up to 50% potential heat wasted!

Storing Wood

Log Store with weathershield

For perfect drying conditions the logs should be stored in a dry airy store, allowing plenty of air flow around the logs

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