So, once again we recommend only using ‘Ready to Burn’ kiln dried logs, although a combination of products will work even better and provide flexibility through burning. This is firewood that has been force-dried in kilns in a short space of time rather than dried naturally more commonly known as ‘seasoning’ over a period of time. The aim is to get the logs to below 20% moisture content which is what they need to be for the optimum burn. We only process timber which has been sourced from sustainably managed woodlands which means we only take thinnings which are required for healthy woodlands. Here is a video explaining some of the species that you might encounter! Does kiln dried wood burn faster? The time taken to dry logs in kilns can vary depending on the drying system used, but typically it will take about 7-10 days in a chamber which runs at around 60 – 70 °C. At Certainly Wood we have a very unique drying system which runs at much higher temperatures with fans to circulate the hot air. Our kilns can dry wood in approx. 50-hour cycles and each time, we put 18 tonnes into a kiln and take 12 tonnes out – therefore removing 6 tonnes (6,000 litres) of water! Are kiln dried logs worth it? However, there are a lot of imported kiln dried logs on the market and much of it is of good quality and Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn’ approved. However, whilst the likes of silver birch or alder provide a very nice even and consistent sample of logs and burn very nicely, they will burn 20-25% faster than mixed hardwood British logs such as oak logs, ash logs and beech logs because the wood is less dense and more like softwood. That is a massive difference in terms of the amount of wood you will burn, so be careful when you select what you buy. It might seem cheaper on the face of it, but you will end up buying more logs for the same amount of heat output, therefore costing you more.

Cleaning your wood burner, chiminea or wood stove is rarely enjoyable. Burning damp wood will only hasten the process of wood-tar creosote build-up. Be good to yourself (and the environment) and burn kiln dried wood instead. Each log produces much less smoke than seasoned logs. Wet clay is weak and malleable – add heat and we get a hard pot. A handy 1,500-Celsius can turn a solid hunk of steel into a molten soup. A fluctuation in our body temperature can be the difference between life and death. We’re sure that you are catching our drift with dexterity and diligence. However if hand eye co-ordination isn’t your strong suit, we’re delving into heat’s potency and transformative properties, relating to Kiln dry wood specifically. Let’s goo with the verbal flow. Hardwood Bros is proud to produce and deliver the best USDA Kiln-Dried firewood material in the world today. The firewood we produce powers the ovens, smokers and stoves of scores of wood fired restaurants, bakeries and BBQ joints across the Tri-State region. These chefs attest to the quality of our product and the results they deliver. Ensuring British woodlands are properly managed by taking regular thinnings for firewood and therefore improving overall health and wellbeing of the flora and fauna of that woodland. This a common question and the answer is yes, but only if burnt on an open fire which has no air control, but it is still recommended to burn kiln dried logs on open fires to avoid tarring up the chimney. Those who think mixing wet logs with kiln dried is good to slow the burn then this is completely false economy as not only will you reduce the heat output, therefore needing more logs, but also you will tar the chimney.The way you store your kiln dried logs is a lot more important than you may think, and if you have a wood-burning appliance, it's crucial you store your firewood correctly to ensure you receive the best output from your wood burner. But why is it so important? Yes, very much so, but they will almost always be more expensive because they are ready to burn and the majority of the water is already removed for you. Being so dry, hopefully below 20% moisture content will mean you will get far more heat output and therefore if burning in an efficient stove it will mean you will use far less wood. So, it's actually far better value for money. The other benefit is that you should never have to overpay your chimney sweep to spend time removing tar from your chimney or flue!

However, there are a lot of imported kiln dried logs on the market and much of it is of good quality and Woodsure ‘Ready to Burn’ approved. However, whilst the likes of silver birch or alder provide a very nice even and consistent sample of logs and burn very nicely, they will burn 20-25% faster than mixed hardwood British logs such as oak logs, ash logs and beech logs because the wood is less dense and more like softwood. That is a massive difference in terms of the amount of wood you will burn, so be careful when you select what you buy. It might seem cheaper on the face of it, but you will end up buying more logs for the same amount of heat output, therefore costing you more. Does kiln dried wood burn faster? The co-founders of Hardwood Bros from an early age had a passion and respect for the outdoors. Over the years, while exploring the natural beauty of the forests, mountains and rivers of the Northeast we developed a consuming curiosity about the forest and all its magnificence. Softwood (Spruce, Pine, Larch, Douglas Fir etc) will have the same energy content per kilogram as hardwoods (Oak, Ash, Beech, Alder, Birch etc), however being far less dense, you will need up to twice as many logs (or volume) to achieve the same heat output. Find all the answers in our "The Best Ways to Store your Kiln Dried Logs" blog. Which is the best kiln dried wood? As we’re exploring the kiln dry world, we simply had to let you know about these lovely pizza logs too. Who said life has to be all about heating anyway? You know what it takes to make a great pizza? A HOT pizza oven. With less impurities than seasoned wood, BIG K’s natural pizza logs have all the right components to keep those pizzas popping out of the oven, at a blistering pace. Not to mention, the subtle smoky flavour of beech and ash wood that will add a whole other dimension of flavour to your pizzas.In a wood burning stove, kiln dried logs burn much more slowly and cleanly and provide a huge amount of heat – nothing can be more efficient. In a modern Ecodesign stove the importance of logs below 20% becomes even more evident. If space permits, the ideal place to store your kiln dried logs, to keep them at their best for longer, is in a purpose-built log store. Fundamentally, logs should be stored off the ground, in a well-ventilated area and covered; this is why purpose-built log stores are the perfect environment for your logs as all of the above are considered. Your log store should be strategically located with access to sunlight, good airflow and easy access for delivery vehicles, and, more importantly, a short distance from the house (to save the long trips in the winter!)