Eco logs: their benefits vs. traditional firewood

An increasing number of our customers ask us about Eco Logs, specifically, Blazers Eco Logs. But what exactly are Eco Logs and what are their benefits (and shortcomings) over traditional logs?

As you may or may not be aware, Eco Logs are an eminently practical alternative to old-fashioned firewood logs. They are made from sawdust, wood-shavings (and other offcuts/ waste from the timber industry) that have been heated and mechanically-compressed to form a briquette of highly-concentrated calorie-dense fuel.

They contain no artificial chemicals or additives — they are a pure organic biomass — and can therefore be used in household fireplaces and for cooking appliances that use solid fuel. But which option is right for you? Should you opt for conventional firewood logs or start using eco logs? Both types of logs have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to be well-versed on the advantages and disadvantages of Eco Logs vs traditional firewood.

The Disadvantages of Eco Logs

Eco logs lack the aesthetic appeal of traditional logs. What’s more, they don’t offer the same range of gorgeous aromas that natural logs do. Firewood logs look beautiful and homely when they are burned in a fireplace, and their aromas can be both pleasant and evocative. Eco logs simply don’t have the same visual and aromatic traits. So if these qualities are important to you, you should stick with natural firewood logs.


If you want a fuel that has very low levels of moisture (like eco logs do) but still has the appearance and smell of traditional firewood, you should consider using kiln dried logs. While kiln dried logs aren’t quite as efficient their engineered counterpart, they are more efficient than air-dried firewood logs. Kiln dried logs represent a reasonable compromise between regular seasoned logs and eco logs.

We hope that taking a look at the advantages and disadvantages laid out in today’s blog post has helped you decide what type of fuel is right for you. Whatever type of fuel you choose to use, Logs Direct are here to help.