The ultimate guide to kiln-dried firewood: Top 10 benefits and more

Introduction:

Within this blog post, we’ll explore the many benefits of purchasing kiln-dried firewood from us in Newport. We’ll also dive into various statistics to understand the advantages of this type of firewood and why its so much better when compared to other types of solid fuels. To make it easy for you, we’ve also summarised the key points of this post in 10 handy bullet points:

• Improved burning efficiency of kiln-dried firewood
• Reduced creosote build-up within chimneys and wood burning stoves
• Sustainable
• Low moisture content ensures much better heat output
• You dont need to season the wood
• Less mold growth, wet wood can grow mold and even mushrooms!
• Safe for indoor burning, in a stove and outdoor use
• Supports local economies and job creation, rather than relying on natural gas
• Available in various sizes
• Convenient delivery options
• Let’s dive deeper into these topics and explore the benefits of kiln-dried firewood in more detail.

Benefits of kiln-dried firewood

Improved burning efficiency

Kiln-dried firewood has a significantly lower moisture content compared to other types of firewood, such as seasoned firewood. This makes it much easier to ignite and to burn, resulting in improved burning efficiency.  

Reduced Creosote Build-up

When wood burns, it produces creosote and soot, a flammable byproduct that can accumulate in your chimney and cause a fire hazard, this is why you should get your chiney swept as regular as the chimney sweeper advises. Kiln-dried firewood produces significantly less creosote / soot than other types of firewood, such as wet wood, this is due to its low moisture content.

Sustainable

Kiln-dried firewood is a sustainable heating option. The wood used for kiln-drying often comes from sustainably managed forests, ensuring that trees are responsibly harvested and replaced. 

Low moisture content ensures better heat output

The lower moisture content of kiln-dried firewood ensures that it produces more heat per unit volume compared to other types of firewood.

According to the Biomass Energy Centre (http://www.biomassenergycentre.org.uk/portal/page?_pageid=75,20041&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL), kiln-dried firewood can produce up to 4,500 British Thermal Units (BTUs) per pound, while air-dried wood produces around 3,500 BTUs per pound.

This increased heat output means you’ll need less firewood to warm your home, reducing overall fuel consumption.

Kiln-dried firewood is safe for both indoor burning, say in your wood burning stove, or fireplace and our firewood can also be used for outdoor use, say in a firepit, making it a versatile fuel source for various heating applications.

Whether you’re using it in a wood-burning stove, fireplace, or outdoor fire pit, kiln-dried firewood provides a consistent, clean-burning, and efficient heat source.

Supports Local Economies and Job Creation

Purchasing kiln-dried firewood from local suppliers, such as our company supports your community by creating jobs and contributing to the local economy. 

We can offer you convenient delivery options

We can offer convenient delivery options throughout South Wales, making it easy to get your firewood supply right to your home. 

Conclusion

In summary, kiln-dried firewood offers numerous benefits, offering improved burning efficiency, when compared to say seasoned wood, reduced creosote / soot build-up, and better heat output, you’ll enjoy a cleaner, safer, and more efficient heating experience.