Choosing logs can be difficult, especially if you’ve never done it before. With so many different types of wood on offer, identifying what’s right for you can be daunting. Understanding common types of firewood that are available commercially and the difference between them can be a big help. Moisture content is something that you’ll see talked about a lot in...
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Are kiln dried logs worth the money? Your burning questions answered
Have you seen kiln dried logs for sale and wondered “are kiln dried logs worth it” as an investment? If so, you're not alone. Whether you're new to wood burning or you've been burning wood for years, everyone has at some point wondered “is kiln dried wood worth it”. Here are some of the common burning questions we get asked... -
How to Store Logs Outside
Kiln-dried logs are an excellent choice for your wood burner for a number of reasons. They burn cleaner, last longer, and have helpfully removed insects and mould during the drying process. Storing kiln dried logs properly, however, is key to enjoying those benefits. So, what do you need to know about how to store logs outside? Where is the best... -
Kiln Dried Logs In Nets: The Eco-Friendly Log Burning Solution
When you are looking to purchase logs to fuel your wood burner, there should be a single priority in your mind: low moisture content. The optimum moisture content for economical wood burning is <20%. The most common choices at your disposal that meet this need are seasoned logs and kiln dried logs. Read on to learn the pros and cons... -
How to buy kiln dried logs in bags online
DEFRA recently changed the UK regulations to ban the sale of wet firewood containing a moisture content of more than 20% in less than 2 cubic metre amounts, coming into force from February 2021. They have also enacted a ban on the sale of the most polluting household coal, which will come into effect in 2023. Now that firewood logs... -
What is kiln dried firewood? Our guide
If you're on the hunt for firewood - whether for home or business use - you'll have a few different options to choose from. You'll no doubt have realised that one of the first questions you'll need to answer will be whether you're looking for kiln dried logs or seasoned firewood. Everyone has their own personal preference when it comes... -
Kiln dried firewood: what trees produce the best logs?
Kiln dried logs have a number of benefits over seasoned logs. It's a means of drying logs in a kiln: the green wood is dried at temperatures of up to 70°C for around 4-6 days, which allows much of the moisture inside the wood to escape. Because they are so low in moisture, kiln dried logs are ready to burn... -
3 best materials for a cosy log fire
Nothing makes us feel cosier than snuggling up in front of a crackling fire, particularly on chilly winter and spring days. As well as being supremely comforting, a well-built fire made with quality logs is ideal for keeping your home toasty warm and provides a wonderful seasonal wood-smoke scent. At Cozilogs, we sell a selection of the most popular choices... -
Are beech logs good for log burners? Our guide
Potentially any type of wood can be used in a log burner, but it is important to carefully consider the wood you choose before getting it. Your thought process should be guided by what it is that is required from your firewood and log burner. For example, is the log burner your home's main heating method or is it just... -
Beech or Oak: Which Logs Are Best For Burning?
When it comes to heating your home, there’s nothing that creates a romantic, rustic feel quite like the sound of crackling logs in a wood burner or fireplace. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once famously said: "The domestic man, who loves no music so well as his kitchen clock, and the airs which the logs sing to him as they burn...