The UK Government introduced regulations for customers that want to burn wood in wood burning appliances. These regulations came into effect in May 2021. The aim is to improve air quality, changing the types of fuel that customers are use in their wood burning appliances.
Burning Logs
As of May 2021, the sale of wet wood is considered unlawful. As a result, kiln dried logs, or dry logs, are the only logs you can burn in wood burning appliances throughout the country, this excludes open fires. When burning logs, the logs must have a moisture content of less than twenty percent, producing minimal smoke.
In addition to this, the logs must not exceed thirty centimetres in diameter when using them in a wood burning appliance of six hundred millimetres in depth.
What Logs Should I Be Burning?
Even though these regulations came into effective more than three years ago, many consumers are still unsure on what logs are best for burning in their wood burning appliances. Kiln dried logs are the best for wood burning appliances, due to their low moisture content. When using kiln dried logs, you will enjoy the best performance.
Oak is considered one of the best hardwoods to burn in your wood burning appliance. Oak has a high BTU (British Thermal Unit) rating, producing a lot of heat, while offering a slow and steady burn. Other popular wood options include ash and birch.
Wet Wood vs Dry Wood
Wet wood, also known as unseasoned or green wood, are logs that have just been cut from the tree, burning quickly with lots of smoke. These are low quality with exceptionally high moisture contents.
Dry wood, also known as kiln dried logs, have been dried in a kiln with controlled temperatures, humidity, and air flow, ensuring that they have a low moisture content of less than twenty percent and they are dried evenly throughout.
Under the new legislations that came into effect in 2021, the only type of fuel you can use in wood burning appliances in the United Kingdom is kiln dried logs, that have a low moisture level, burning for longer, with minimal smoke.
Ready to Burn Kiln Dried Logs
The kiln dried logs available from Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd are all Ready to Burn certified. They have been dried in a kiln, removing excess moisture, reducing the risk of rotting and splitting.
Our kiln dried logs offer an efficient burn, they produce more heat, offering an economical burn. They also prolong the life of your wood burning appliance, offering a cleaner burn, with a uniform appearance.
Our kiln dried logs are all Ready to Burn for immediate use in the UK, meaning they do not need to be seasoned once they arrive on your doorstep. They are easier to light, offering a longer burn, with an excellent heat output.
Can I Use Heat Logs in My Wood Burning Appliance?
Yes absolutely. Our selection of heat logs and wood briquettes are ideal for using in your wood burning appliance. These are also all Ready to Burn certified for your peace of mind. They are environmentally friendly, giving off minimal smoke, with fewer toxic fumes, making them a safer alternative for your family.
Conclusion
DEFRA has claimed that burning dry wood produces more heat and less smoke than unseasoned or green logs. While they do cost slightly more,you can offset this by the amount of logs you need to heat your home. As they burn longer, you will spend less time tending to your fire and more time enjoying the warmth.
Contact Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd today to order your Ready to Burn kiln dried logs for your wood burning appliance today.