How does the weight of kiln-dried logs compare to seasoned logs?

A log with a low moisture content will weigh less and burn better than a log that has not been properly dried, or wet wood. At Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd, we pay close attention to detail, ensuring our kiln dried logs have the lowest moisture content, providing you with a high and long burn. As a result, our kiln dried logs weigh less than the same number of seasoned logs.

When it comes to buying firewood, whether you want to build an indoor fire in your open fireplace or wood burner, or you want to have a campfire or cook in your pizza oven, the one thing to focus on is ensuring the wood you choose has a moisture content below twenty percent. Kiln dried logs ensure this, providing you with a high quality firewood that offers a high heat output, long burn duration, and a clean burn.

Why You Should Only Buy Dry Firewood

Wood you use for firewood should always be as dry as possible. If you use wet or wood that is not dried to less than twenty percent, your firewood will use it’s energy to evaporate the moisture, rather than providing you with efficient heat. When this happens, you produce less heat, with more condensation, and creosote build up in your chimney, which increases your risk of a chimney fire.

Choosing our Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs ensures your wood has the lowest moisture content, providing you with a consistent burn with minimal smoke. With more heat and a longer burn, you also enjoy a clean burn, that means less ash and creosote, reducing chimney and fireplace maintenance.

What is Kiln Dried Firewood?

The kiln drying process is a controlled drying process using a commercial kiln. These kilns provide a controlled environment where the humidity, temperature, and air flow are managed to ensure optimal drying, reducing the woods moisture content to below twenty percent.

This ensures your logs always perform well. When they are thoroughly dried, they tend to weigh considerably less than seasoned logs, making them easier to store and move. You can easily carry an armful of your kiln dried logs to the fireplace from your chosen storage area, where you may struggle under the weight of damp or wet firewood.

Kiln Dried vs Seasoned

Kiln dried logs are the best choice when you want a hot fire, that burns a long time, producing very little smoke. The kiln dried logs are dried to the right moisture content throughout, but seasoned logs tend to have varying moisture levels, often dried on the edges, but still damp on the inside. This means that they will be heavier than the same number of our kiln dried logs.

Ready for Immediate Use

In addition to their light weight, making them easy to store, move, and manage, our kiln dried logs are ready for immediate use in the UK, under the Woodsure Ready to Burn scheme. When your logs arrive on your doorstep, you can put them straight in the fire and light them. All our kiln dried logs have a consistently low moisture content.

Make Your Selection

At Thomson Wood Fuel Ltd we meet your needs to heat your home in the safest and most effective way possible. Our kiln dried logs are lightweight for easy handling, and we provide you with a choice of quantities, from boxes to crates, to palettes. Visit our Kiln Dried Logs page to make your selection, or give one of our team members a call today.