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How our rustic oak beams can help to enhance any home

Often, in most homes, an open fireplace or where you have your wood-burning stove will be the focal point. This means that in any size living room, the eye is usually drawn straight to the wood-burning area.

This is why so many homeowners want to invest in a top-quality oak beam to enhance the look of any living room further.

 

Instant character at a low price

Many homeowners want to create a pleasant, cosy atmosphere even if the home is brand-new. One way of doing this is to add an oak beam; for centuries, wooden lintels and oak fireplace beams have been used to enhance the living space.

 

Natural, strong, long-lasting

We live in a world where everything seems as though it hasn’t got a long lifespan.

However, the beauty of buying an oak beam is that it could remain in the home for hundreds of years. It’s an entirely natural product, and because it’s made of oak, it’s powerful.

 

Structural timbers

We don’t just sell oak beams used above fireplaces at Forestry Firewood. So many people come to us, carpenters, joiners, and also members of the public doing some DIY work on their house, because we can sell wooden beams in a range of different sizes.

Our company is so good because we have a range of oak beams suitable for various construction purposes.

One customer might use our oak beams to build a lovely porch in front of their house.

The following customer might be using the oak beams to make a nice oak A-frame to support a roof they are adding to their new house.

 

Carpenters love to work with oak.

Carpenters and joiners always call us regularly, as they know our oak beams are of superior quality. The use of our quality oak has enhanced many homes here in Wales.

 

Why is oak so popular?

Oak is so popular because it is a powerful type of timber. It also looks fantastic. It’s wood that can be used in a Victorian home yet looks just at home in a brand-new build.

This is why oak is so popular, and it’s used to add character to any home, whether that’s the porch as you walk in or above the fireplace.
Sustainable

Wood, especially timber from FSC-managed forests, is very sustainable.

What are the benefits of purchasing oak beams from your business?

We go to great lengths to ensure whoever is supplying us with oak is the best oak we can buy.

This, just like our firewood, means we gain a lot of repeat business. We want to ensure that we only have top-quality oak in stock here at Forestry Firewood.

 

Can you cut the oak beam to size?

Yes, once you show us where you would like the beam cut after purchase, we can cut the beam to the length you would like.

 

Call us today, and we will be able to tell you what we have in stock

When you call us, we can tell you how many beams we have in stock. We understand that perhaps you’re a builder requiring a large number of oak beams.

We try our very best to keep our stock levels as high as possible.

If you would like a quote, why not call us today?

 

 

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Kiln-dried logs for sale near me

 

Introduction

By a country mile, the most popular type of firewood is kiln-dried firewood simply because the logs are ready to burn immediately.

Many homeowners still do not know some of the benefits of burning kiln-dried firewood.

Therefore, we thought we would write an FAQ explaining the benefits of this type of firewood.

 

Kiln-dried firewood FAQ:

 

What makes kiln-dried logs so suitable for heating a home?

Kiln-dried firewood is when the logs are placed in a kiln and baked for some time. The purpose of this is to reduce the water content of the logs significantly. Most log retailers are looking to bring the moisture content of the logs below 20%. The more you can reduce the moisture, the better and hotter the burn will be.

It’s important to note that different types of wood will have vastly different moisture content.

For example, some logs will have a much lower moisture content, so they do not need to be baked for so long in the kiln.
Why should a customer buy kiln-dried firewood if it’s more expensive?

Generally, kiln-dried firewood will be a bit more expensive than green or seasoned wood.

However, there is a good reason for that.

Kiln-drying firewood involves subjecting the logs to a prolonged period of heat.

This produces superior firewood if the kiln drying process is done correctly.

 

Do kiln-dried logs burn better?

 

There are many benefits to purchasing top-quality, kiln-dried firewood.

For example, the firewood ignites much better.

For example, if you purchase green wood, it can take a very long time to ignite, and after that, it can produce an excessive level of soot. This soot will damage your wood burner; it also attaches to the side of the chimney and the flue, which will damage the chimney.

This is why paying that bit more for ready-to-burn firewood is much better.

Ready-to-burn firewood can either be kiln-dried or seasoned for an extended period.
Because many log companies don’t have much space to season wood, it’s often kiln-dried. After drying for a short period, the wood should be shipped to the customer for burning.

 

How should the kiln-dried firewood be stored?

 

It is essential that the firewood, once delivered, is stored in a dry and well-ventilated place.

For example, if the kiln-dried logs were stored on a damp floor, moisture would be absorbed, often moistening the surrounding logs on top.

This means that the firewood would not burn.

It can also mean the wood starts to rot, which again causes too much soot once burned in the wood-burning stove.

 

How can we purchase our firewood in bulk?

 

Many people are deterred from purchasing firewood or a wood burner because they believe buying the firewood in large quantities is expensive. This might be true with some firewood suppliers, but our company sells in bulk at low prices.

This allows customers to use firewood sometimes as the primary way to heat their homes if they choose to.

This is why our logs are so popular; we deliver in vast quantities, allowing our customers to heat their homes here in Wales at an affordable price.

Call us so we can tell you when we can come out and deliver.

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How to choose the best firewood for you

 

 

Since the spike in natural gas prices, many people have invested in high-quality wood-burning stoves for their homes.

However, these customers may have never used solid fuels, such as kiln-dried firewood, to heat their homes before.

Therefore, they may not know which firewood is best, what to buy, or what to consider when choosing a firewood supplier.

This rather handy guide will walk you through the entire process.

Therefore, we will highlight some of the things you should consider when purchasing firewood from a local firewood supplier.

 

 

Efficient and clean burn

Many customers purchase the wrong type of firewood, which is often referred to as wet wood.

This type of wood is often advertised cheaply; however, there’s a good reason for that: It’s not ready to burn.

Burning wet wood builds up soot in the chimney and the stove, ultimately causing a lot of damage to your chimney, flu, and stove itself. Then there’s how wet wood burns: It burns with a dull burn, causing excessive smoke.

Even when the door of the wood-burning stove is open a fraction, excessive smoke can bellow out of the stove.

Wet wood is, therefore, a false economy, and it’s worth paying more for quality kiln-dried wood.

 

Make sure the wood is ready to burn

First, you should ask your log supplier if the logs are ready to burn?

This is an important question because some logs are not kiln-dried or seasoned or may just be partially seasoned.

Make sure that whichever supplier you purchase the logs from, that the logs are ready to burn.

 

Which type of firewood would you like to purchase?

There are many different types of firewood that you can burn in your wood-burning stove.

Here in Great Britain, some of the most popular types of timber are Oak, Ash, and Beech—all are great types of wood for burning.

You should ensure that the wood has been sourced sustainably.

For example, here at Forestry Firewood, our logs are sourced from FSC-approved woodland.

 

Cut to the correct size

Consider your smaller wood-burning stoves, such as the Aga Little Wenlock, a fantastic stove, yet it is a small stove; if you have a wood burning stove like this, make sure you purchase logs that can fit inside your wood-burning stove.

Also, choose a supplier that cuts the logs to a consistent length.

You may think all logs will be cut to the exact same dimensions.

However, it does depend on what machinery the log supplier is using. If a chainsaw has cut the logs, the length of the logs can often vary.

However, if the company is using a modern log processer, which feeds the logs into the cutter and cuts them at the same dimensions, then this is often better.

This means that you get logs that have a more consistent length, which is better because you often don’t end up with a pile of logs that may not fit inside your wood-burning stove.

 

Why not purchase a sample net bag?

Many firewood suppliers, including Forestry Firewood, supply firewood in small net bags as well as offering to deliver a large quantity.

If you are thinking of purchasing firewood from a supplier in large quantities, why not first purchase a small net bag of logs?

If you buy from a local log supplier, you can pick up a few net bags of logs at a very inexpensive price.

This allows you to test the logs for how well they burn, how dry they are, and whether they fit inside your wood-burning stove.

If the logs are of good quality, such as those sold at Forestry Firewood, you then may wish to purchase a much larger quantity.

Call us today, to arrange a time where we can deliver logs to you.

 

 

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Why is it considered a bad idea to burn wet wood?


As natural gas prices have been elevated compared to recent years, many homeowners are now using solid fuels.

Therefore, if you are offered some logs/firewood for burning, you will want to use them this year to reduce your overall energy bills.

However, its most definitely not worth burning wet wood, it can cause damage to your chimney.

This can cause lasting damage to your chimney lining, the chimney flue, and the wood-burning stove itself- so this is why we never recommend burning wet wood.

It can, therefore, cause damage to your property, but it can also cause a massive nuisance to your neighbours if the chimney is bellowing thick and constant smoke.

In this article, we explain we suggest an affordable alternative that is much better for use when heating your home.

What is wet wood?

 

A common preconception when we talk about wet wood, is that we are simply talking about logs left out in the rain.

However, when we don’t describe this type of wood, that’s “wet wood” we are talking about logs that have recently been felled and, therefore, have not been seasoned.

Wet wood, is also wood that’s not been kiln-dried.

This basically means the wood’s moisture content is high, not because it’s been left out in the rain, but because it’s freshly cut brand-new wood that has recently been chopped into pieces by, say, the tree surgeon.

 

What’s the problem with burning wet wood?

 

The disadvantage of massive is that it could damage your chimney flue, sometimes substantially, by cloaking it up with excessive amounts of soot. The excessive amount of soot that can build up does increase the chances of a chimney igniting, causing a chimney fire.

This is why it’s essential to get your chimney swept. Ask a chimney sweep how often you should have your chimney swept as this is essential maintenance of your wood burning stove and chimney.

However, wet wood can cause excessive soot buildup quickly before exacerbating the problem and damaging the chimney lining.

Also, the wood-burning stove can easily cost upwards of a thousand pounds per unit, and wet wood can clog up the actual wood-burning stove with soot, if you burn wet wood.

 

Wet wood is, therefore, a total. False economy

 

Wet wood is often sold cheaper because the tree surgeon or the person selling it hasn’t allowed it to dry season, and they haven’t kiln-dried.

Therefore, people who know little about firewood might find it tempting to purchase it because it is sold so cheaply.

However, this type of firewood is cheap for good reason. It will damage your chimney, and what many people don’t understand is that it will produce an extremely dull burn. This means that it wont produce much heat at all.

 

So, what’s the alternative to using wet wood?

 

The simple answer is to use high-performance, kiln-dried firewood produced by a company with experience producing quality firewood.

The solid fuel should then have a low moisture content.

 

Why not place an order with us today

 

We sell high-quality, high-performance kiln-dried firewood. We also stock many varieties of firewood, ranging from cherrywood to oak; we have most of the common varieties that many people like to burn within their homes.

 

 

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Why is it considered a bad idea to burn wet wood?

Introduction

As natural gas prices have been elevated compared to recent years, many homeowners are now using solid fuels.

Therefore, if you are offered some logs/firewood for burning, you will want to use them this year to reduce your overall energy bills.

However, its most definitely not worth burning wet wood, it can cause damage to your chimney.

This can cause lasting damage to your chimney lining, the chimney flue, and the wood-burning stove itself- so this is why we never recommend burning wet wood.

It can, therefore, cause damage to your property, but it can also cause a massive nuisance to your neighbours if the chimney is bellowing thick and constant smoke.

In this article, we explain we suggest an affordable alternative that is much better for use when heating your home.

 

 

What is wet wood?

A common preconception when we talk about wet wood, is that we are simply talking about logs left out in the rain.
However, when we don’t describe this type of wood, that’s “wet wood” we are talking about logs that have recently been felled and, therefore, have not been seasoned.

Wet wood, is also wood that’s not been kiln-dried.

This basically means the wood’s moisture content is high, not because it’s been left out in the rain, but because it’s freshly cut brand-new wood that has recently been chopped into pieces by, say, the tree surgeon.

 

 

What’s the problem with burning wet wood?

The disadvantage of massive is that it could damage your chimney flue, sometimes substantially, by cloaking it up with excessive amounts of soot. The excessive amount of soot that can build up does increase the chances of a chimney igniting, causing a chimney fire.

This is why it’s essential to get your chimney swept. Ask a chimney sweep how often you should have your chimney swept as this is essential maintenance of your wood burning stove and chimney.

However, wet wood can cause excessive soot buildup quickly before exacerbating the problem and damaging the chimney lining.

Also, the wood-burning stove can easily cost upwards of a thousand pounds per unit, and wet wood can clog up the actual wood-burning stove with soot, if you burn wet wood.

 

Wet wood is, therefore, a total. False economy

Wet wood is often sold cheaper because the tree surgeon or the person selling it hasn’t allowed it to dry season, and they haven’t kiln-dried.

Therefore, people who know little about firewood might find it tempting to purchase it because it is sold so cheaply.

However, this type of firewood is cheap for good reason. It will damage your chimney, and what many people don’t understand is that it will produce an extremely dull burn. This means that it wont produce much heat at all.

 

So, what’s the alternative to using wet wood?

The simple answer is to use high-performance, kiln-dried firewood produced by a company with experience producing quality firewood.
The solid fuel should then have a low moisture content.

 

Why not place an order with us today

We sell high-quality, high-performance kiln-dried firewood. We also stock many varieties of firewood, ranging from cherrywood to oak; we have most of the common varieties that many people like to burn within their homes.

 

 

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Is your log store well replenished?

 

Introduction

At the current time of writing, a thick layer of frost covers rooftops and cars in South Wales.

Therefore, many homeowners are turning on their central heating longer and more often than they usually would during this cold weather.

However, this is accompanied by concern over natural gas prices and the cost of their monthly energy bill—therefore, you may wish to burn solid fuels instead. We are one of S.Wales’ major suppliers of solid fuels, that is, kiln-dried quality logs.

This is why many homeowners in Cardiff through Newport like to have a log store with ample logs stacked within it. We can supply quality logs in large quantities.

It’s most certainly a comforting feeling when you walk out to your garage or garden and know that you have a lot of logs stored in your log store.

We can deliver a vast quantity of firewood all at once

 

Many people sometimes have wood-burning stoves installed, but they may no longer use them because they find replenishing logs inconvenient and time-consuming.

For example, loading heavy bags of logs from the local supermarket can be a chore that most people do not want to endure.

 

This is where we can help:

However, when you learn about our super low prices—those are the prices for our high-performance, kiln-dried firewood—many customers keep purchasing from us.

Stock up on your firewood now.

If your firewood is running relatively low, now is the time to replenish it. We can help you replenish your log store and deliver our quality firewood at your convenience.

 

Why choose our firewood?

This is an excellent question, as there are thousands of firewood companies you could potentially call to purchase logs from.
Here are seven good reasons to buy from us:

– Our firewood is produced locally
– Its kiln-dried
– Low-cost delivery available
– We only stock quality logs, ash oak and many other types
– Friendly team
– Low-cost logs
– We cover most of Wales

However, so many people pick us as their firewood company of choice because of our quality control standards, which we believe are quite literally second to none.

We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure the quality of our firewood is superior to some other companies.

We have achieved that by building a purpose-built kiln at our farm.

This kiln has been purpose-built to heat firewood for a prolonged period of time, so the logs/firewood are subjected to huge temperatures for a very long period.

Because we have built our kiln, we can manage the quality control process, ensuring that all the logs are subjected to a high temperature for an extended period. This drastically reduces the moisture content and means all our firewood is always ready to burn.

Please place an order with us today.

If you want to order with us today, please call us.

 

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