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.