At Christmas, many homeowners in the U.K. like to have a real fire. A real fire creates a great atmosphere, and it’s also a very economical way to heat your home when you purchase the right firewood from the right supplier.

Which firewood is best to burn at Christmas?

We would recommend that, whichever firewood you buy, you ensure it has been correctly kiln-dried for an extended period. After that, the firewood also needs to be stored correctly, otherwise it’s possible for the timber to absorb water again.

Therefore, it’s an excellent idea to buy your firewood from a local supplier who ensures the wood is not only kiln-dried but also stored in a dry, well-ventilated location afterwards.

This is why at Christmas time in Cardiff and also Newport, it’s our busiest time of year, not just because the weather is colder outside, but because people want high-quality wood to be burning over the festive period, whether that’s at a local Bistro pub, or perhaps your living room, as you watch a festive film.

Ash, Oak and Beech

The vast majority of our customers ask us to deliver either ash, oak or beech. Each is fantastic for burning in a wood-burning stove over Christmas.

Oak

Oak is very dense type of wood, is burns slowly but it burns for a very long period of time.

Ash
Ash wood burns with a very intense level of heat, the ambers also can glow for a long period of time

Beech
Beech wood offers an exceptional level of heat, a lot of people also like it because it’s a type of wood that can be split with an axe very easily. Therefore if you want to make your own kindling, we would recommend using kiln-dried beech.

What exactly is kiln-dried firewood?

Kiln-dried firewood is simply timber, mostly logs that are placed in a giant kiln. The wood is subjected to intense heat, not just for a few hours; sometimes the baking process can last for many days. The wood then dries, sometimes even splits, and is baked to a level where it emerges with much less moisture content. This means the wood is less saturated with water and, therefore, more suitable for burning and use as a solid fuel.

Would you recommend burning seasoned firewood or kiln-dried firewood over Christmas?

Both types of firewood, whether seasoned or kiln-dried, can deliver excellent heat if properly dried. However, people often select kiln-dried firewood because, if the firewood producers have a set period to dry the wood, they can usually control how dry it is in each batch.

This allows for consistency in quality, as the firewood producer has a set time to dry, for example, different types of firewood such as oak, ash, and pine. Other types of firewood require different drying times. This depends on the wood’s density; for example, is it hardwood or softwood?

Can you deliver now before Christmas?

We would encourage you to place an order with us as soon as possible. Our delivery trucks are out working extended hours over the

Christmas period to ensure that we can deliver throughout South Wales.

However, during the build-up to Christmas, it is our busiest time of the year, so please try to book with us as soon as possible. If not, we can

consistently deliver in the New Year, as our firewood company delivers logs throughout the entire year.

Call us today to arrange for your firewood to be delivered