Firewood Species

If you’ve ever pondered the difference between ordinary firewood and the delightful crackle of kiln dried firewood, you’re in the right place. Understanding the secrets behind kiln dried firewood is key to transforming your fire experience. At the heart of this transformation lies one crucial factor: moisture content. Too much moisture can lead to poor combustion, excessive smoke, and an overall lackluster performance. Conversely, kiln dried firewood, meticulously dried to optimal moisture levels, ignites quicker, burns hotter, and provides a consistently better flame. In this article, we’ll delve into the science of moisture content and how it elevates the quality of your firewood. We’ll explore tips for choosing the right kiln dried options, ensuring every gathering around the fire becomes an unforgettable experience. Join us as we unlock the secrets of kiln dried firewood and elevate your cozy evenings to new heights!

Continuing with our series of articles looking at the various types of wood that you can burn in your wood burner or stove, we turn our attention this time to birch.

Our series of articles looking at the various species of tree that can be used as firewood continues with a British favourite: the mighty oak. The English oak (Quercus robur) is well known and popular, arguably having achieved the status of a national emblem.

Opinions often vary on the use of Alder as a firewood. We are positive, however, that it’s a quick-burning, fragrant wood. It also makes for great kindling. However, before considering whether to add some Alder logs to your firewood stack, you might want to consider the properties of the tree and what that means for Alder as a solid fuel.

You might burn a fair few logs in your wood burner or stove, but how much do you know about the trees they come from? In this post (which will hopefully turn into a short series), we aim to get you better acquainted with the humble ash tree.