Hardwood logs versus Softwood logs

Hardwood Logs or Softwood Logs For the purposes of firewood, hardwoods are most commonly oak, ash, elm, beech, birch, sycamore, aspen, cherry and alder. Of course there are many more hardwood species. These are broadleaved deciduous trees and they tend to be slower growing and the wood is more dense and heavier than softwoods. Softwoods […]

Why should we burn kiln dried logs

WHAT IS KILN-DRIED WOOD, AND HOW IS IT MADE? The method of fast-drying wood logs in a kiln is what we call “kiln drying.” This artificial yet highly effective process of drying out logs takes four to seven days. The kiln drying draws the moisture content from the wood logs, an alternative to “air drying” […]

Log Burner vs Central Heating – Are Wood Burners Cheaper to run than Gas?

With gas prices skyrocketing in the UK, many homeowners are looking for alternative ways to heat their homes that won’t break the bank. One option that’s gaining popularity is installing a wood burning stove or log burner. But are log burners actually cheaper to run than central heating powered by natural gas? Let’s take a […]