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The wood species guide
Choosing the perfect fuel for your specific stove ro open fire can be a science, Our species guide acts as your educational salesman, providing clear, concise, and informative details to help you make an informed decision and find the ideal logs for your needs. Firewood should be simple, and we’re here ot make ti so.
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Species
Heat Output
burn duration
ease of lighting
silver birch
medium - High
Short - Meduim
very easy
Oak
beech
hornbeam
Moderate - Difficult
Individual Profiles
Silver Birch: The Best All-Rounder
Produces a high, quick flame, making it perfect for quick fires. Good heat output. Easy to light.
Oak:
The Night Burner
Offers a very dense wood for the longest-lasting embers. Slow-burning for consistent, long evening heat.
Beech: The Premium Choice
Highly calorific value for an efficient, hot, and slow burn. Excellent all-round performance.
Hornbeam: The Premium Choice
Similar to Beech with the highest calorific value, offering an extremely dense and hot burn.