This is a very common question that we get asked. The good news is that our Ready to Burn certified kiln dried logs provide you with a long burn duration, meaning you use less logs to warm your home.
What Are Kiln Dried Logs?
Kiln dried logs are dried with the help of a kiln. Set on a proven temperature, the logs dry out, reducing their moisture content to below twenty percent over four to six days. Kiln drying is a faster version than naturally seasoning wood, which can take years to complete.
Do You Guarantee The Quality of the Logs?
Yes, all kiln drying processes are not the same, which is why the Government introduced the Ready to Burn legislation in 2021. We are pleased to advise that our kiln dried logs are all Ready to Burn certified, which enables you to use them with confidence, knowing that they have been laboratory tested, and we can guarantee our logs have a moisture content of below twenty percent.
How Long do Kiln Dried Logs Burn?
The appliance you use to burn your logs also plays a role in how long your kiln dried logs will burn for.
- Outdoors – using your kiln dried logs in an outdoor camp-fire or pizza oven with no control over air flow, your burn time will be faster. When using these logs outdoors, you need to remember the drier the wood, the faster it will burn.
- Indoors – wood burner, Ecodesign stove, or fireplace, the burn time slows down considerably, thanks to you being able to control the airflow. You can expect your logs to burn indoors anywhere from two to four hours per log
In addition to being used indoors and outdoors, the number of logs you will need will determine how much heat output your experience over a period f time. Open outdoor fires need approximately sixteen logs, while an Ecodesign stove, wood burner, or indoor fireplace may need give logs.
Softwood vs Hardwood Kiln Dried Logs
Yes you can use softwood logs, though they are not as dense as hardwood. Softwood tends to reach maturity faster than hardwood trees, meaning you will need double the amount of logs to provide the same heat output.
- Softwoods = Pine, Douglas fir, Spruce
- Hardwoods = Ash, Birch, Oak
Taking it one step further, you will find some hardwoods tend to burn longer than others.
Benefits of Ready to Burn Certified Kiln Dried Logs
Kiln dried logs burn considerably slower than seasoned logs, due to their low moisture content. These logs provide a higher heat output than seasoned logs, along with a cleaner burn. You will find there is less smoke, creosote, and ash, when using our high quality, Ready to Burn certified, kiln dried logs. With a cleaner burn, there is less soot and dirt to clean up, while less creosote, means a reduced risk of chimney fires.
When you see the kiln dried logs you are choosing are Ready to Burn certified, you have peace of mind regarding the quality of these logs.
Conclusion
UK home-owners today should only consider buying and burning kiln dried logs that are approved under the Ready to Burn accreditation scheme. These logs produce less emissions and are much safer for the environment, not to mention that they are sustainably sourced.
