Kiln Dried
Firewood
The best burn available
Kiln dried firewood is oven-dried in large industrial kilns until the moisture content drops to below 20% — and often well below that. This is a significant difference from even well-seasoned wood, which typically has a moisture content of 25–35%.
The reason this matters is simple: moisture in wood means energy wasted. When you burn wood with high moisture content, a large portion of the heat energy produced goes into boiling off that water rather than warming your room. Kiln dried wood gives you significantly more usable heat per log.
It also burns cleaner. Wet wood smoulders and produces thick smoke, depositing creosote and tar in your flue — a fire hazard that shortens the life of your liner and increases chimney sweep costs. Kiln dried wood burns hot and clean, dramatically reducing these deposits.
For homes in Smoke Control Areas — which cover much of Bournemouth and Poole — kiln dried hardwood burned in a DEFRA-exempt appliance is the approved approach. Our kiln dried logs are sourced 100% from local Dorset tree surgery operations and processed right here in the county.
Kiln Dried Prices
2026 / 2027 Season · All BH postcodes
Six reasons to choose kiln dried
Under 20% moisture means more energy heating your room rather than boiling water. You'll use fewer logs for the same warmth — and save money over the season.
Dramatically less smoke and fewer harmful particulates than wet or unseasoned wood. Better for your health, your neighbours and air quality across Bournemouth and Poole.
Wet wood deposits creosote and tar in your flue — a serious fire hazard. Kiln dried wood burns clean, keeping your chimney safer and reducing chimney sweep frequency.
Dry wood catches quickly with minimal firelighters and builds to a strong, even fire with less effort. No frustrating failed starts on cold evenings.
Compliant for use in Smoke Control Areas covering much of Bournemouth and Poole when burned in a DEFRA-exempt appliance. The responsible choice for urban areas.
No drying time. No seasoning period. No checking moisture levels. Kiln dried logs go straight from delivery to your fire the same day they arrive.
Kiln Dried vs Seasoned Wood
Both will burn — but the difference in performance is significant. Here's how they compare on the things that matter most.
| Factor | 🔥 Kiln Dried | 🪵 Seasoned |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Under 20% | 25–35% |
| Heat Output | Maximum | Good |
| Smoke Produced | Very Low | Moderate |
| Lights Easily | Yes, every time | Usually |
| Creosote Build-Up | Minimal | More |
| Ready On Delivery | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke Control Areas | Compliant | Check locally |
| Cost Per Log | Higher upfront | Lower upfront |
