Green wood refers to freshly cut logs that have a high moisture content (up to 60% or more). While it may seem tempting to use green (or wet) wood straight from a felled tree, it is not recommended. Here’s why:

• Difficult to Light: The high water content makes green wood difficult to ignite.
• Low Heat Output: Most of the energy goes into evaporating water rather than generating heat.
• Excessive Smoke: Burning green wood releases a lot of smoke and pollutants, which contributes to poor air quality.
• Creosote Buildup: Incomplete combustion leads to creosote deposits in your chimney, posing a fire hazard.

Because of the air pollution and environmental hazards associated with burning wet wood, the UK restricts its sale. Firewood sold for household us (quantities under 2 cubic meters) must be certified Ready to Burn, ensuring that it meets strict moisture content and environmental standards. Ready to Burn wood has a moisture content of less than 20%, allowing it to burn more efficiently and produce less smoke and ash than wetter alternatives

Seasoned firewood is naturally air-dried over several months to reduce its moisture content to around 20-30%. Though it is an improvement over green wood, seasoned firewood presents challenges:

• Inconsistent Quality: The drying process is inconsistent, depending on weather, storage and stacking methods. This results in variable moisture levels.
• Harder to Light: Logs with higher moisture content can still be difficult to ignite.
• Lower Efficiency: Seasoned logs produce less heat per log compared to kiln dried firewood.

Kiln dried firewood undergoes a controlled drying process in specialised kilns, reducing moisture levels to below 20% (sometimes as low as 10–15%). This makes it the gold standard for home heating. Here’s why:

• Effortless Ignition: Kiln dried wood lights quickly and easily with minimal kindling.
• Maximum Heat Output: Less water content means more energy is converted into heat, producing hotter, longer-lasting fires.
• Cleaner Burning: Kiln dried logs produce les smoke and fewer airborne particulates, and improves air quality.
• Chimney-safe: Reduced creosote buildup lowers the risk of fires.
• Chimney Health: Reduces creosote buildup, helping to keep your chimney cleaner and safer.
• Ready-to-Use Convenience: Kiln dried logs are perfect straight from delivery.