Is it worth buying kiln dried logs?
When you compare the heat output of kiln dried vs seasoned firewood, along with the price, kiln dried logs are certainly worth it, especially when you consider they won’t cause damage to your stove or flue like most seasoned logs on the market that are above 25% moisture content will over time.
Is kiln dried hardwood good?
Per an article in Farming Magazine, internal temperatures of the wood need to reach between 140 degrees to 160 degrees for 75 minutes. Firewood dried in a kiln reduces the amount of moisture between 10 to 20 percent. Kilns kill bugs, fungus and prevent mold and mildew from growing on the wood during the drying period.
Are kiln dried logs bad for the environment?
There are some significant advantages and disadvantages with both seasoned wood and kiln dried wood. From a commercial perspective kiln drying can be expensive but is very quick, and you can also select the level of moisture. However, it is not that environmentally friendly and the wood can be a little weaker too.
What happens if kiln dried logs get wet?
Wet wood produces more smoke and more harmful by-products, which pollute the air. With kiln dried wood, the drying process burns off sap and water from the wood, resulting in a more efficient and environmentally-friendly burn. The smoke emissions from wet wood can be 3 or 4 times more than those of kiln dried logs.
Where can I Burn kiln dried oak logs?
This ensures that your logs are in first class condition when they leave our yard in Wadebridge, Cornwall. All our Kiln Dried Oak hardwood have a moisture content below 20% to ensure you get a first-class consistent burn. Why Burn Kiln Dried Hardwood Logs?
What kind of wood is used to heat Blazers?
All the wood used in their production is sourced from the UK and is Forest Stewardship Council Approved. The logs burn with a natural flame, much like traditional logs, however they contain less tar than hardwood and softwood logs and give a greater heat than hardwood and softwood.
What is the moisture content of a Blazers fire log?
They have the added advantage that they do not spit and crackle and are clean and easy to handle. They are a HETAS Approved fuel. 980kg of Blazers are equivalent to approximately 4-5m3 of seasoned hardwood and they have a moisture content of 7% or less.
Where does Logan’s logs firewood come from?
Logan’s Logs is a Cornish family owned business trading from our premises in Wadebridge, Cornwall. We supply the finest Kiln Dried Firewood, Part Seasoned Hardwood and Approved Smokeless Fuel.
