It’s not always easy to maintain a log fire, especially if its something new in your home. During winter, having a fire in your home is a great way to not only heat your home, but save money on your gas bill. At Logs For Sale Near Me, we provide our clients with any advise you need regarding our Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs, including how to use them effectively for heating.
Our recommendations include:
Select the Right Logs
The first step to using logs for heating is the log selection that you make. Kiln dried logs are the best choice, as they have been heated in a kiln to reduce the moisture content to less than twenty percent. Our Ready to Burn certification is proof that our logs are the finest quality and have been tested in a laboratory. Add sustainable kindling with your kiln dried logs to start a fire with ease and confidence.
We offer hardwood logs, such as birch, oak, and ash. Hardwood is denser than softwood, they offer a good heat output, long burn time, and a cleaner burn, making them ideal in smokeless zones across the United Kingdom.
You will also want to pay attention to the size of the logs, especially when using a log burner.
Getting Your Fire Started
Once your Ready to Burn kiln dried logs arrive on your doorstep, you can light your fire. The logs will catch alight faster with the help of some sustainable kindling. Place your fire lighters in the centre of the fireplace and light them. Place a few pieces of kindling on top and allow them to create a steady flame.
Add Your Kiln Dried Logs
With your kindling stack alight, you can start adding your kiln dried logs to the fire. Smaller logs should be placed in a cross-hatch formation on top of the kindling, ensuring that they touch each others, allowing the heat to transfer. Smaller logs will catch fire quickly and you can then add some larger logs to maintain a consistent burn.
Look for Signals
As you gain confidence in lighting your fire each evening during the winter months, you should pay attention to the visual appearance of the fire. Kiln dried logs burn cleaner, they do not produce a lot of ash or smoke, so if you see ash piling up quickly, it’s a sign your fire needs more oxygen, while a dull orange flame indicates your fire needs more fuel or more ventilation.
When to Add More Logs?
You may be wondering when do you add additional logs to your fire to ensure you enjoy consistent heat throughout the night. Add more logs when:
- Flames start disappearing
- Heat output diminishes
- An increase in smoke
- More crackling sounds coming from the fire
Adjusting the Heat
You will find that larger logs tend to produce sustained heat, which is why all our logs are the same length, width, and depth, ensuring you enjoy a consistent burn. If you want additional flames, you will need to consider adding softwood to your fire, this way you will have a long lasting burn provided by the kiln dried logs, along with a lively flame, adding ambience to your home.
Safety First
It is essential that you make safety your top priority when it comes to using logs for heating inside your home. Always follow the manufacturers guidelines if you are using a log burner and have plenty of ventilation.
Conclusion
Ready to burn kiln dried logs have a guaranteed low moisture content below twenty percent, making them ideal firewood. They light easily and they provide a long burn with an excellent heat output, keeping you and your family warm on cold nights.
