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Green Olive Firewood - The Ultimate Fiery Experience

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Kiln dried logs are typically the preferred choice for those looking to heat their home with a wood fuel. It can be very difficult to find seasoned logs that are low in moisture, due in no small part to our British climate. Kiln dried logs have a very low moisture content which makes them perfect for burning. Seasoned logs usually have a moisture content of between 25-50% which can increase further when suppliers run out of stock of "dried'' seasoned logs. By comparison kiln dried logs have a moisture content of below 15%, sometimes even as low as 7-15% making them highly suitable for burning. The calorific value of kiln dried logs is between 4500-5000 kWh/tonne, which is particularly impressive when compared to standard seasoned logs, which have a calorific value of only 2300-3500 kWh/tonne. A higher calorific value produces a greater heat output. You can think of it like this - just one kiln dried log can give the same heat output as two standard seasoned lo

Logs Of The 20th Century

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There’s nothing like coming home to a warm, crackling wood fire on a cold winter’s day. You may not be aware, but not all wood burns the same way. Wet wood for example has a high moisture content, producing much more smoke. For the best fireside experience you need to feed your stove dried wood. However, once again not all dried wood is equal. If your stove glass blackens or your chimney is filled with soot and your wood struggles to burn, it's due to the wood not being fully dried. Whatever the time of the year, every log bulk you buy should have a moisture content of less than 20%. This ensures your fires will light easily, burn cleanly and produce maximum heat. Wood that is dried in a kiln makes for quality firewood, with a moisture content of less than 20%. How are kiln dried logs made? The process of kiln drying involves warm air being circulated all around the wood inside of a kiln chamber for maximum drying. This process helps to evaporate the moisture con