There are lots of modern conveniences which have improved our lives immensely and helped us to live a much more efficient life, but when it comes to heating our homes log fires is still the best way to keep warm. There is something very comforting about open log fires which you just don’t get with gas or electric fires. Fires that burn logs can also save you money and can be much more efficient than you may think. Of course, if you have an open log burning fire, then you will need to ensure that you have enough logs to see you through the colder months. Below is a simple guide to buying firewood logs, which will help you to ensure your log fire burns efficiently all winter long.
Moisture
When buying logs for your fire, you will need to ensure that they have a low moisture content. You should only ever burn dry wood logs on your fire because moist logs will cause your fire to smoke, cause a fire risk and will even cause a lot of pollution. Therefore, when buying firewood logs, you should look for logs which have been seasoned or semi-seasoned. They will be dry enough for your needs.
If you want to save money, it is possible to do so by purchasing unseasoned logs, but you will need to store them in a dry place for around 12 months before you can burn it, so you will need to think ahead to do so.
Type of Wood
In general, it does not matter what type of wood your logs come from, providing that they are from a hardwood tree and have been seasoned well. Soft woods do not generally make good firewood logs because they hold more moisture which means that they do not season well and they can produce some pretty nasty aromas when burned. If possible, stick to hardwood – it may be slightly more expensive but it is really is worth it.
Bulk Buying
It is usually much better value to bulk buy your logs as you will get a much better price per m3 by doing so, and you can store your logs indefinitely in a log store to use when needed.
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