Before you dive straight in and start buying any type of fuel or logs for your wood burner, we've come up with a few things that you should know first.

Having an open fire or a wood burning stove at home creates a cosy atmosphere and it means you can really heat up the room during the colder months. Even in spring and summer using high quality firewood in an outdoor chiminea or fire pit can create a fantastic atmosphere.

So, here are 3 things you should know about logs for sale near me before you make a purchase.

#1 Kiln dried beats seasoned firewood

There's a bit of a debate around this but really firewood that has been kiln dried has several advantages over seasoned firewood.

You can find out the specific process for kiln drying logs here - How to Kiln Dry hardwood - however the basics is that the moisture content is reduced by placing the logs in a kiln and they are dried out over a period of days. Seasoned firewood is left to dry out naturally.

Even though seasoned logs are generally a bit cheaper, they burn faster and don't produce as much heat. If you want longevity and a really hot fire then opt for kiln dried firewood.

#2 Ash for longevity, birch for a quicker fire

Similar to the kiln dried v seasoned hardwood logs debate, many people prefer ash over birch and vice versa. So, which is better?

It isn't really a case of one being 'better' than the other, rather they burn differently so you get different results.

Ash logs are more suited for longevity and the logs will burn for 5-6 hours so if you are using your fire or stove regularly, it will probably be more suitable. However, if you don't light up the fire that frequently then you might want to opt for birchfirewood which does burn quicker but gives off a sweeter aroma.

#3 Some types of fuel are about to be banned

There was a bit of a panic earlier in the year that wood burners were going to be banned by the government however that isn't the case.

What is going to be banned in England is certain polluting fuels such as house coal, sales of small batches of wet wood and also some other solid fuels. You can read some more information on the specifics here .

We only stock high quality dry firewood so you won't have any issues buying from us when the new regulations come in next year.

Buy the best logs for sale near me

At Logs Near Me we only stock the very best kiln dried logs so you get firewood which will last and also produce a high heat output.

Instead of just diving straight in and purchasing any old wood to burn, have a think about what you actually need and how often you'll be firing up your fire, wood burner, chiminea or fire pit.

When you know the answer to this, you'll know exactly what wood you require for the perfect fire.

If you do have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.