Locally sourced & produced.
Our firewood logs are produced using timber which is a by-product of necessary thinning and clearance work carried out in woodland around Berkhamsted to improve habitat and biodiversity. They are cut and split and seasoned at our premises near Berkhamsted by local employees then stored undercover in a well ventilated barn ready for delivery to Tring, Berkhamsted and surrounding villages the following Winter. This ensures that our product is as sustainable and low in carbon emissions in its production and delivery as possible.
Naturally seasoned
Our seasoned firewood logs are cut and split at least a year ahead of being sold, during which time they are dried by harnessing the power of the sun in our new solar powered drying facility. This achieves moisture levels generally found in kiln dried logs but without the environmental damage normally caused. They are also well below the new government limit of 20% which came into effect in February 2021.
We do not import logs which have been kiln dried in fossil fueled kilns and then shipped long distances from abroad. We feel that this counteracts any environmental advantage in choosing to use wood as a fuel to heat your home.
Because our firewood is properly seasoned and stored undercover it ensures a very low moisture content of 15 to 20%, (similar to that of kiln dried logs). This results in higher efficiency when burnt and means a clean bright flame with maximum heat and minimal smoke, soot and tar deposits in the flue and on stove glass, unlike unseasoned or wet logs which I’m sorry are not available from us!
Types of timber
We use only the best quality wood to produce our logs, generally Beech, Birch & Ash. Occasionally we have Cherry and Oak logs in stock. Please check the order form to see current availability. These are all fantastic fuel woods with different characteristics when burnt.
