If you have just purchased a wood burner or you have moved to your first home with a fireplace, you are probably wondering what the type of wood you should purchase to get your fire going. Hardwood and softwood logs can be used for burning, though they are different, offering different benefits.
What is the Difference Between Hardwood and Softwood Logs?
Hardwood logs come from slow growing and sturdy trees, such as ash, birch, and oak. They shed their leaves during the winter season, providing strong and thick firewood. Softwood logs, on the other hand, come from evergreen trees. These trees are faster growing, such as Douglas Fir. They coniferous trees that have needles.
When purchasing firewood, it is important to know why you are buying it, as this will determine whether to choose hardwood or softwood.Â
Important Facts About Hardwood Logs
Hardwood is a preferred choice for burning in homes. It is denser than softwood, providing you with good heat output and a long burn time. These logs tend to give off very little smoke and sparks. The coals generate a lot of heat. Due to the density of hardwood, it is not the easiest wood to light. When choosing seasoned logs, they take a long time to dry, which is why our Ready to Burn Certified, kiln dried hardwood logs are a preferred choice with home owners throughout the UK.
Important Facts About Softwood Logs
Softwood logs are ideal for starting fires, which is why we use them as our natural kindling. They are able to dry relatively quickly, when compared to hardwood logs, which means they tend to be on the cheaper side. They light easily, though due to their moisture content, they tend to give off a lot of smoke and sparks. Kiln dried softwood logs are easy to light, though they do not burn as long as their hardwood counterparts.
Why Choose Kiln Dried Logs?
Whether you have decided that softwood logs meet your budget, or you want the long and hot burn of hardwood logs, it’s important to ensure your selection is kiln dried. Kiln dried logs are dried in a specialist kiln over a few days, removing excess moisture, mould, and pests. The benefits of using kiln dried logs includes:
- Kiln dried logs are ready to burn as soon as you receive them
- They provide a cleaner burn with a good heat output and very little ash, creosote, or smoke
- Readily available, you can purchase online and have them delivered to your door
- Excellent heat output
- Long burn time
Why Buy Kiln Dried Logs from Logs For Sale Near Me?
At Logs For Sale Near Me, we are passionate in providing our UK customer base with the finest quality, Ready to Burn certified, kiln dried logs:
- Ready to Burn certified for immediate use in the UK
- Moisture content of twenty percent or less for a high quality burn
- Harvested from sustainable and traceable forestry and woodlands
- Choice of order quantities from boxes to crates and palettes, depending on your needs
- Suitable for use in smokeless zones throughout the country
- Free delivery to most of the UK on orders over £75
- Safe tor use in wood burner’s, multi-fuel stoves, cookers, and fireplaces
Conclusion
While hardwood and softwood logs can be used for a fire, it is recommended to use high quality, kiln dried hardwood logs, such as ash, birch, or oak. All our kiln dried logs are Ready to Burn certified in the UK, meaning that they have been laboratory tested to guarantee a moisture content of less than twenty percent. If you want to heat your home this winter with logs that provide excellent heat and a long burn duration, then choose our selection of kiln dried logs.
