15 Unexpected Facts About Logs For Wood Burner You Didn't Know
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Choosing Logs For Your Wood Burner
When choosing logs for your wood stove, you must be aware of some things prior to buying. The first thing you need to know is that wood that is fully seasoned and ready to burn produce more heat than unseasoned wood.
Larch is a fast-growing, coniferous tree that produces heat. However, it is possible to be infected by Phytophthora Ramorum and is not recommended to mix with other species.
Kiln Dried
If you have an Ecodesign wood burner or multifuel burner, it is recommended to choose logs that have been kiln-dried. This is due to the fact that they burn more hot and generate a higher heat output (4-5KW per kg) than logs which have not been dried in a kiln. They also burn for longer and be easier to light. They will produce a lot less particulates, which could cause blackening of the stove glass or tar/soot in the chimney flue.
The kiln drying process is a way of forcing the moisture out of wood. It can take anywhere from 60 hours to more than a week, but once it's done the wood is ready to be used. This type of firewood can be used in open fires, pizza ovens and indoor wood burners and barbecues made of outdoor logs and firepits.
When selecting a supplier of kiln dried logs, it is important to ensure that they are HETAS and/or Woodsure certified to ensure they meet the highest quality standards. It is also a good idea to choose kiln dried logs that carry the FSC certification, which means they've been harvested and processed legally.
Kiln dried logs are ready for use right after delivery. They will have a moisture content of about 20 percent and will be simple to light, meaning you will spend more time relaxing in front of the fire and less time tending it.
Kiln dried logs are the best option for your wood-burning stove, but you can use seasoned logs that have not been treated. This will also reduce the amount of creosote in your chimney. This will reduce the chance of a fire and the necessity to hire costly chimney cleaning services.
Hornbeam is among the most popular types of kiln dried logs. It is extremely strong, tough and holds the embers effectively. It can produce a great flame and is perfect for those who are tired of having to refill their stoves or wood burners.
Air Dried
When you buy logs for your wood burner you have two main options: kiln dried or air dried. Both types of wood logs must have a low level of moisture to ensure they burn effectively. Before you can use them, they will need to be split up and seasoned. This process is a slow and lengthy one which can make the difference between good quality firewood and the kind that doesn't give off much heat at all.
In general, kiln dried logs are more expensive than their air dried counterparts. This is due to the fact that it is more expensive to buy and run a kiln than it is to dry logs naturally in an open-air environment. However the kiln drying process allows for the creation of consistently high-quality firewood that has been thoroughly dried.
The lower moisture levels of Kiln-dried logs also means that they light easily and burn hot for long periods with little creosote build-up. This helps to reduce the chance of fires in chimneys and the need for frequent chimney cleaning.
Typically, dried logs are stacked in crates and covered with some kind of cover. It can take a while for the logs to dry to the proper moisture level and each species of tree having a distinct timeframe to achieve this. As an example, ash will dry quickly while oak could take up to two years to be ready to use on a log stove.
During the drying process, sunlight and wind can travel through the slatted crates. This causes the logs to slowly dry down in an efficient way. This means that the logs will reach a equilibrium moisture content that means that they won't absorb or lose any more water, and they will be ready to use.
Air-dried wood logs are less likely to crack or check than kiln-dried logs. This is why they are a good option for those looking to make their log burner appear more attractive. However, they will require more attention when burning because they will require to be split before being re-stacked to allow them to dry evenly.
Seasoned
When choosing logs for your wood stove, you must be aware of some things prior to buying. The first thing you need to know is that wood that is fully seasoned and ready to burn produce more heat than unseasoned wood.
Larch is a fast-growing, coniferous tree that produces heat. However, it is possible to be infected by Phytophthora Ramorum and is not recommended to mix with other species.
Kiln Dried
If you have an Ecodesign wood burner or multifuel burner, it is recommended to choose logs that have been kiln-dried. This is due to the fact that they burn more hot and generate a higher heat output (4-5KW per kg) than logs which have not been dried in a kiln. They also burn for longer and be easier to light. They will produce a lot less particulates, which could cause blackening of the stove glass or tar/soot in the chimney flue.
The kiln drying process is a way of forcing the moisture out of wood. It can take anywhere from 60 hours to more than a week, but once it's done the wood is ready to be used. This type of firewood can be used in open fires, pizza ovens and indoor wood burners and barbecues made of outdoor logs and firepits.
When selecting a supplier of kiln dried logs, it is important to ensure that they are HETAS and/or Woodsure certified to ensure they meet the highest quality standards. It is also a good idea to choose kiln dried logs that carry the FSC certification, which means they've been harvested and processed legally.
Kiln dried logs are ready for use right after delivery. They will have a moisture content of about 20 percent and will be simple to light, meaning you will spend more time relaxing in front of the fire and less time tending it.
Kiln dried logs are the best option for your wood-burning stove, but you can use seasoned logs that have not been treated. This will also reduce the amount of creosote in your chimney. This will reduce the chance of a fire and the necessity to hire costly chimney cleaning services.
Hornbeam is among the most popular types of kiln dried logs. It is extremely strong, tough and holds the embers effectively. It can produce a great flame and is perfect for those who are tired of having to refill their stoves or wood burners.
Air Dried
When you buy logs for your wood burner you have two main options: kiln dried or air dried. Both types of wood logs must have a low level of moisture to ensure they burn effectively. Before you can use them, they will need to be split up and seasoned. This process is a slow and lengthy one which can make the difference between good quality firewood and the kind that doesn't give off much heat at all.
In general, kiln dried logs are more expensive than their air dried counterparts. This is due to the fact that it is more expensive to buy and run a kiln than it is to dry logs naturally in an open-air environment. However the kiln drying process allows for the creation of consistently high-quality firewood that has been thoroughly dried.
The lower moisture levels of Kiln-dried logs also means that they light easily and burn hot for long periods with little creosote build-up. This helps to reduce the chance of fires in chimneys and the need for frequent chimney cleaning.
Typically, dried logs are stacked in crates and covered with some kind of cover. It can take a while for the logs to dry to the proper moisture level and each species of tree having a distinct timeframe to achieve this. As an example, ash will dry quickly while oak could take up to two years to be ready to use on a log stove.
During the drying process, sunlight and wind can travel through the slatted crates. This causes the logs to slowly dry down in an efficient way. This means that the logs will reach a equilibrium moisture content that means that they won't absorb or lose any more water, and they will be ready to use.
Air-dried wood logs are less likely to crack or check than kiln-dried logs. This is why they are a good option for those looking to make their log burner appear more attractive. However, they will require more attention when burning because they will require to be split before being re-stacked to allow them to dry evenly.
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