Every load is Ready to Burn certified, confirming compliance with UK regulations and suitability for use in DEFRA smoke control areas. This accreditation guarantees consistent performance for a cleaner, more efficient burn and better long-term performance for appliances. For detailed guidance on UK firewood regulations and standards, visit our Knowledge Base.
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Kiln Dried Firewood
The Best Firewood for Your Stove
Kiln dried wood is the best firewood for your wood burner because it produces more heat and is less likely to smoke. Our kiln dried logs are ready to burn and produce a fantastic blaze and a significant amount of heat.
More Heat, Less Moisture
Dried to an average moisture content of under 20%, you nearly double the amount of heat produced by the logs. They are also split and cut to 25cm lengths — despite some variation due to the nature of nature, they should still fit in most wood burners.
Sustainably Sourced, Guaranteed
We make sure that our kiln dried logs come from a sustainable source and we're confident of the quality we source — so much so that all of our kiln dried wood has our Firewood.co.uk Guarantee.
Premium Firewood
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As a leading UK firewood specialist, Firewood.co.uk has earned a reputation for supplying high quality kiln dried logs, briquettes and wood pellets, backed by dependable nationwide delivery and exceptional customer service.
Our carefully selected hardwood logs are sustainably sourced, low in moisture, and fully certified Ready to Burn, ensuring cleaner combustion, higher heat output, and reliable performance for stoves, open fires, and log burners.
Whether you are heating your home, stocking up for winter, or fuelling a pizza oven or fire pit, our range of kiln dried ash, oak, birch, and premium hardwood logs delivers consistent, efficient heat all year round.
— Stuart Fitzgerald
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Packed Firewood
Which Firewood is Right for You?
| Firewood Type | Ease of Ignition | Heat Output | Burn Duration | Flame | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiln Dried Ash | Strong | Everyday heating | |||
| Kiln Dried Birch | Bright | Quick warmth | |||
| Kiln Dried Oak | Steady | Overnight use | |||
| Kiln Dried Alder | Light | Mild weather | |||
| Premium Hardwood | Consistent | All-round |
Kiln Dried Ash
Ease of Ignition
Heat Output
Burn Duration
FlameStrong
Best UseEveryday heating
Kiln Dried Birch
Ease of Ignition
Heat Output
Burn Duration
FlameBright
Best UseQuick warmth
Kiln Dried Oak
Ease of Ignition
Heat Output
Burn Duration
FlameSteady
Best UseOvernight use
Kiln Dried Alder
Ease of Ignition
Heat Output
Burn Duration
FlameLight
Best UseMild weather
Premium Hardwood
Ease of Ignition
Heat Output
Burn Duration
FlameConsistent
Best UseAll-round
Essential Firewood Buying Guide (FAQs)
How is Firewood Delivered?
Firewood.co.uk delivers firewood across the UK using palletised shipments, typically arriving within 2–5 working days. Delivery options: Economy Delivery - 2–5 working days. Premium Delivery – next-day after dispatch. Nominated Day and Timed Delivery – Select your delivery window at checkout. Orders arrive via a tail-lift lorry and pallet truck. Please ensure that the delivery point is flat, hard standing (no grass, gravel or kerbs) and accessible. If your property has any access restrictions (weight, width, height, private road, no HGV) please notify us before dispatch. Deliveries are kerbside only and placement beyond this cannot be guaranteed. For full delivery details, including access requirements and delivery area exceptions, visit our delivery information page.
How Do I Know if Firewood is Dry Enough?
The most reliable way is to test with a moisture meter on split log centres – it should read below 20%. Dry firewood will have cracks in the ends, pale colour, and a hollow sound when knocked together. To erase the guesswork, buy Ready to Burn logs, which are guaranteed to have low moisture content.
How Much Firewood Do I Need for Winter?
The amount of firewood you need depends on how often you burn and the size of your appliance. Occasional weekend users may only need 1–2 cubic metres across winter. Regular evening users typically go through 1 cubic metre every 3–4 weeks during colder months. Heavy daily users often need 4–6 cubic metres to comfortably cover the heating season. Denser species like ash and oak typically last longer per load because they burn more slowly and produce higher sustained heat.
What is the Difference Between Hardwood and Softwood?
Hardwood species such as ash, oak and birch are denser, so they burn longer and produce more sustained heat. Softwood ignites quickly and burns faster, making it more suitable for kindling or starting fires. We don’t supply softwood – all our firewood (and even our kindling) is hardwood.
Can I Burn Kiln Dried Logs in a Smoke Control Area (Smokeless Zone)?
Absolutely – if the logs are Ready to Burn Certified and paired with a DEFRA-approved appliance. The Ready to Burn scheme confirms moisture content is below 20%, reducing smoke and particulate emissions. This ensures compliance with UK regulations while maintaining efficient stove performance.
'Ready to Burn'
All of our firewood and briquettes are certified 'Ready to Burn'
Free Delivery
Free standard delivery to most of the UK for all Firewood.co.uk products. Premium and Nominated Day services also available.
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