Can I use kiln dried logs for outdoor fires?

Whether you are enjoying an afternoon in the garden with your family, or you are on a camping trip and want to build an outdoor fire, you may be wondering if you can use kiln dried logs. When it comes to your outdoor fire, the choice of wood plays an important role in its’ burn efficiency. Kiln dried logs are low in moisture, making them ideal for any outdoor fires, whether you are using an outdoor fire pit, or you have made your own, safe outdoor fire area.

What is Kiln Dried Wood?

Kiln dried wood is wood fuel that has gone through a specific drying process in a kiln. The kiln is similar to a large oven, that controls the temperature, air flow, and humidity, helping the logs reduce the moisture level evenly to less than twenty percent, making them ready for immediate use.

When it comes to outdoor fires, the moisture content in your wood plays an important role to how safely the wood burns, along with efficiency. When you try and burn damp wood, you will have excessive smoke, not to mention it’s not going to be easy to get it to light. Kiln dried wood ensures an efficient and safe burn.

Why Choose Kiln Dried Logs for Your Outdoor Fire?

Using our Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs with a low moisture content, you can enjoy numerous benefits for your outdoor fire:

Easy to Use and Highly Efficient

Kiln dried wood is easy to light, making it a great companion for outdoor fires. It provides a consistent burn, thanks to the low moisture content, needing less energy to light, while offering a steady and high temperature. It has a high heat output and a long burn time, making it ideal for outdoor fires, when you are gathering in your garden or around a bonfire.

Safe and Clean

Thanks to its low moisture content, kiln dried logs provides very little smoke, residue and sparks, making it a safe wood fuel for outdoor use. The wood burns clean, reducing air pollution and health risks.

Environmentally Friendly

Yes our range of kiln dried logs are sustainable and environmentally friendly. The kiln drying process alone uses less energy when compared to other drying methods. Our logs are only sourced from responsible sawmills and managed forests, ensuring that you can enjoy your outdoor fire with complete peace of mind.

Tips to Using Kiln Dried Logs for Outdoor Fires

We have put together some effective tips to help you make the most of our kiln dried logs when using them for your outdoor fire:

• Storage – always store your kiln dried logs properly, reducing the risk of them being exposed to moisture. We recommend indoor storage, helping to maintain the low moisture content
• Wood type – when it comes to an outdoor fire,you want to ensure you choose the right wood type. We recommend our Ready to Burn certified oak kiln dried logs, that offer a high heat output and a long burn time
• Safety – when it comes to outdoor fires, keep safety at the forefront of your mind. Choose a safe area to start your fire, clean the area once the fire has cooled.

Conclusion

Using our high quality kiln dried logs in outdoor fires offer great benefits, from efficiency to safety. It is worth considering Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs when you want to enjoy an outdoor fire with family and friendly, reducing how much time you tend to the fire, thanks to their long burn time, giving you more time to enjoy your time in front of the fire. Do you have any questions? The team at Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd can answer any of your questions, address any concerns, and help you select the right kiln dried logs for your outdoor fire today.