Logs - what burns best & who can deliver
Advice on seasoned logs and who supplies them in Swindon
Temperatures are due to plummet in the next few days, so we'd thought we'd help by putting together quick guide to what makes the best burning timber (in case you didn't know) and where's best to buy top-quality,
seasoned logs in Swindon.
Why seasoned?
The best logs for heat are not only dry logs, but those with a minimal water content - and seasoned logs are those that are cut and then left for months (the best for years) to dry out.
Cheap logs will most probably have been freshly cut recently (known as 'green') and will not only give out little heat, but will also be difficult to light.
Which sort of wood burns best?
This table should help.
ASH - if you can get hold of them, Ash logs are definitely the best. Plenty of heat and long-lasting. Burn well when green as well due to their low water content.
HAWTHORN – also excellent. A very slow burning log.
BEECH - ideal when well-seasoned.
APPLE or PEAR - another slow burner and with good heat. Lovely scent!
OAK - very good but they must be well-seasoned, perhaps at least a year. Green oak logs are very difficult to burn.
Where to buy
You'll often see signs on the side of the road offering logs for sale, but we'd recommend buying from specialist suppliers - people who grow the wood themselves and cut, prepare and season the logs well in advance.
SH Forestry
Seasoned logs for woodburners and open fires
All hardwood timber is locally managed, consisting of mainly ash, beech, hazel, and sycamore. They split & store the logs in barns to allow air to circulate and enhance the seasoning process ensuring a high quality product.
FREE DELIVERY in Swindon, 7 days a week.
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