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How does the bark retention on Ash logs affect their burning efficiency?

Kiln dried logs burn efficiently, leaving less residue on your hands and in storage areas. They do not have much bark, if any, as this is removed during the kiln drying process. When the bark is not removed from the Ash logs, the wood doesn’t dry evenly. It also increases the risk of insects staying hidden under the bark.

Kiln Dried Ash Logs

Ash logs with bark retention tend to burn faster, that means you have to spend more time feeding your fire, it also produces a lot more ash. The kiln drying process is very exact to ensure your Ash logs have a moisture content of less than twenty percent. Once the tree has been cut down, the wood is cut into pieces. They are organised based on shape and size and the bark is then removed, preparing them for the drying process.

Once the wood is organised, they are inserted into the kiln. There are many different kilns on the market. They all help control humidity, temperature, and air circulation, helping the ash logs to dry evenly.  Our kiln dried ash logs are Ready to Burn certified for immediate use in the UK with a moisture content of less than twenty percent, producing less ash, a longer burn time, and high heat output.

Why Burn Ash Kiln Dried Logs

Ash kiln dried logs offer numerous benefits once the loose bark has been removed:

Good Heat Output

Ash is a popular choice for home owners that want to burn firewood to warm their home, whether using an open fireplace or a wood burning stove. Ash offers you the easy lighting you get with birch, offering a long burn time that you would get with oak, providing you with a reliable heating source.

Fast heating

Ash logs ten to heat up quickly. You don’t need as many logs to enjoy a high heat output with the ash kiln dried logs. In face, they are a top choice for home owners that rely on their fireplace to heat their homes. It can also be used in barbecues and pizza ovens, as you can reach your cooking temperature in a shorter period of time.

Bright Flame

In addition to its excellent heat output, Ash logs provide a good source of light. The flame is constant and steady.

Long Burning

If you have had a look on the internet, you will see numerous forums where they recommend burning the bark, as it burns quickly and hot, but it also produces more ash and mess. When you purchase kiln dried ash logs that have had their bark removed to prepare them for the kiln drying process, they will burn for longer. The longer burn isn’t thanks to the low moisture content or the kiln drying process, it is also because there isn’t any bark to burn quickly.

Conclusion

The bark on ash logs does not impact their burn efficiency. In fact, you will find when you burn wood with bark, it burns considerably faster, so you have to tend to your fire more often. At the same time, our ash kiln dried logs, have been dried to the low moisture content of less than twenty percent, offering you the best burn efficiency by far. Do you want to discuss your wood burning needs in more detail? Call Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd today.

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