With the sunny days behind us, many of us are looking at heat logs as the new cost-effective alternative to ordinary logs.
Woodlets Briquettes and Roastie-Toasties – are good for your fireplace, your stove, your pocket – and the environment. They burn hotter, cleaner, are cheaper to buy and are much easier to store and handle than logs.
Change is underway in the UK today as customers wake up to the benefits of briquettes (the new buzzword for heat logs). Once you have tried them you will never go back to burning logs. And best of all, you get more heat for your money.
Today, wood-burning stoves are more efficient than ever – making it easier to heat your home. But be sure to keep an eye on what you’re putting in them – the heat you achieve will depend on the quality of log you are using.
With the cost of living rising, you want to take full advantage of heat efficiency by getting the most heat from your wood burner – or open fire – as you possibly can.
Briquettes have a very high heat output which keeps your house warm in winter.
Use our handy guide to steer you through the different options available to you and your wood-burning stove.
What are Heat Logs?
Heat Logs, or Briquettes, are dense, compacted blocks of wood that serve as a cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional firewood. Made from a blend of wood chips, wood shavings, and other wood materials, these briquettes offer a smart solution to make use of wood by-products that might otherwise be discarded. They are produced by compressing these materials under high pressure, all without using any additives or binders.
Are they worth it?
Is it worth buying heat logs over traditional logs? Although firewood logs are cheaper initially, it doesn’t mean that they are more cost-effective long-term. In fact, heat logs have a much higher calorific value than firewood logs, meaning that they release a larger amount of heat when completely burnt.
Additionally, briquettes burn longer and hotter, delivering a consistent and steady source of heat. This efficiency means fewer interruptions to refuel your fire, making your heating experience more enjoyable and less cumbersome.
Woodlets Briquettes and Roastie-Toasties burn 20% hotter than kiln-dried wood. They burn at least twice as hot due to their high calorific value (17.3 MJ/kg) and low moisture content – less than 10%.
Which logs give out the most heat?
To get the most heat possible out of your stove or fireplace, you should always buy your briquettes from a reliable retailer. Make sure they are accredited with the Ready To Burn badge and are Clean Air Act compliant. It is law in the UK today to use smokeless, dry fuel.
Dry wood not only produces less smoke and air pollution but also provides more heat, more efficiently, than wood that contains a high level of moisture.
Comprising 100% UK timber, our briquettes are not just environmentally friendly, but they’re also Clean Air Act compliant. With a high-heat output and ultra-low emissions, they’re the smarter, greener way to keep warm.
Are they better than KILN-DRIED logs?
Traditional firewood burns much quicker than briquettes. As a result, your heat will disappear up the chimney. Make sure you use a long-burning fuel. That way, you will be tending to the fire less and using less fuel!
Heat logs are much easier to light than firewood – they burn more slowly and your fire will need less attention.
Did you know?
Woodlets Briquettes, have a better heat distribution. Heat from your fire will fill your room with warmth rather than the area immediately around your wood-burning stove or fireplace.
Are heat logs better than firewood?
To help you decide, we’ve listed the benefits of heat logs over firewood to outline some of the main differences between the two.
- 100% SUSTAINABLE
Heat Logs are eco-friendly and sustainable. Woodlets Briquettes are made from 100% UK timber sourced from sustainable forests. We collect ‘lop & top’ from forests within 60 miles of our factory and make it into heat logs then re-plant every tree – that’s 6 million a year! - 100% NATURAL
They’re free from chemicals, additives or binding agents. - LONG BURN-TIME
One heat log can last up to 4 hours, offering a warm and cosy experience with less tending to than traditional firewood. - MULTI-USE
You can use heat logs for fire pits, wood-burning stoves, multifuel stoves and chimeneas. - LOW MOISTURE CONTENT
With a moisture content of less than 10%, you can count on efficient and clean burning. While kiln-dried logs generally contain up to 20% moisture and firewood even more. - CLEAN AIR ACT COMPLIANT
Our heat logs meet and exceed the new Clean Air Quality standards, offering you peace of mind for an eco-conscious choice. - ULTRA-LOW EMISSIONS
Our heat logs produce very little ash and smoke. Minimise your carbon footprint with our ultra-low emission heat logs. - STORAGE
They are lighter and require less storage room than wood logs. Therefore, while firewood logs appear to be cheaper, heat logs tend to be more cost-effective. - AROMA
Woodlets Briquettes are 100% virgin spruce pine and give off a lovely fresh aroma.
How many logs does it take to heat a house for the day?
Our Woodlets Briquettes multipacks include 6 logs (295mm x 70mm x 70mm) and each log can last 4 hours, so if you make your fire first thing in the morning and keep it burning until late in the evening, you will use an average of 4 heat logs a day.
In summary, heat logs, or briquettes, offer a convenient, efficient, and eco-friendly way to heat your home. Their longer burn time, lower emissions, and sustainable sourcing make them an ideal choice for those looking to stay warm responsibly.
By opting for our logs, you are making a significant contribution to environmental conservation and supporting a more sustainable way of living.
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FAQs
1. What are the main advantages of using heat logs over traditional firewood?
Heat logs offer several benefits over traditional firewood:
- Sustainability: They are made from 100% UK timber sourced from sustainable forests.
- Natural: Free from chemicals, additives, or binding agents.
- Long Burn-Time: Each log can last up to 4 hours, requiring less frequent refuelling.
- Efficiency: With less than 10% moisture content, they burn hotter and cleaner, meeting Clean Air Act standards.
2. Are heat logs more cost-effective than traditional logs?
Yes, although traditional firewood may be cheaper to purchase initially, heat logs provide more heat per unit, meaning you’ll need fewer logs to heat your home. Their higher calorific value and longer burn-time make them a more cost-effective option in the long run.
3. How many heat logs do I need to heat my house for a full day?
Each of our Woodlets Briquettes can last up to 4 hours. Assuming you keep your fire going from morning till late evening, you’ll need approximately 4 heat logs for a day’s worth of warmth.
4. Are heat logs environmentally friendly?
Absolutely! Our heat logs are made from 100% UK timber sourced from sustainable forests. They are Clean Air Act compliant and produce ultra-low emissions, making them an eco-conscious choice for heating your home.