What do we need to know when buying our logs? Can I just buy any logs that are for sale today? What about their moisture content? How important is it that I choose the right log species and how does each species affect the burning process and heat output? What about the crate dimensions? How […]
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Kilns are large structures that look similar to an oven, except they have vents to control the heat and humidity of the air that circulates around inside the chamber. They are fuelled by logs, normally cut from trees.The kiln drying process is dependent on the wood species being dried, including the log’s size, diameter and […]
Now that we have started the burning season and we have a lot of customers who are relatively new to wood burning, I would like to offer some tips about the safe and efficient burning of kiln dried logs.Firstly, ensure that you get the stove hot enough – above 250 °F – as soon as […]
Delicious smells are probably wafting from your next door neighbours dinner while you read this. If you love a good BBQ you probably can’t be doing with one of these new-fangled gas grills. That is just like a kitchen outside. What you want is a proper fire, with proper wood logs. This will let your […]
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The month of May is the perfect time to start doing those outside jobs that you have put off over the winter months. This includes cleaning the outside of your house, scraping up those last few leaves, clearing away the dead plants and trimming the trees and bushes in your garden. But we think that […]
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How to cut costs sourcing kiln dried logs Buying kiln dried logs may feel expensive, but it’s likely that it looks that way because you’re purchasing the logs as and when you need them. Small quantities, from supermarkets or your local DIY store, are going to be pricier than the alternative sources out there. What […]
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How to choose right size crate and appropriate kiln dried hardwood logs for my wood burner?
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Buying kiln dried hardwood logs for your wood burner can be a tedious and often complicated task. For the majority of homeowners, a wood burner or wood-burning stove is easily among the most sought after features in a home, and naturally, everyone wants the best quality firewood. But how do you find the right size […]