Heat Logs vs Firewood Logs: A Comprehensive Comparison

Heat Logs vs Firewood Logs: A Comprehensive Comparison

18 September 2023

As we transition from sunny days to cooler weather, many UK residents are discovering the benefits of heat logs—a cost-effective alternative to traditional firewood. Woodlets Briquettes and Roastie-Toasties are not only economical but also better for your fireplace, stove, and the environment. They burn hotter, cleaner, and are easier to handle and store than traditional logs.

As customers become increasingly aware of the advantages of briquettes or fire logs (often referred to as eco logs or fire logs), a significant shift is underway in the UK. Once you switch to these efficient alternatives, you won’t want to return to regular firewood logs.

You can use our handy guide to steer you through the options available to you and your wood-burning stove.

What are Heat Logs?

Heat logs or briquettes, are dense blocks made from compressed wood chips, shavings, and other by-products. They represent a cleaner, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional firewood. By using these materials, eco logs make excellent use of resources that might otherwise be discarded.

heat logs vs wood: Are Heat Logs Better Than Wood?

Fire logs offer several advantages over traditional logs:

  • Higher Calorific Value:

Eco logs, such as Woodlets Briquettes and Roastie-Toasties, have a calorific value of 17.3 MJ/kg and a moisture content of less than 10%, enabling them to burn 20% hotter than kiln-dried wood, and substantially hotter than most firewood.

  • Longer and Hotter Burning:

Briquettes provide a steady, consistent heat source, reducing the need for frequent refueling. This makes your heating experience not only more comfortable but also less disruptive.

Which Logs Provide the Most Heat?

For the best heating results, choose briquettes from a reliable retailer who offers products that are accredited with the Ready To Burn badge and compliant with the Clean Air Act. This ensures that the fuel is dry, smokeless, and environmentally friendly.

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.

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Comparing Heat Logs and Kiln-Dried Logs

While traditional firewood burns quickly and inefficiently, fire logs burn more slowly and retain heat better, meaning less heat escapes up the chimney. Fire logs are also easier to light and require less maintenance during burning.

Did You Know?

Woodlets Briquettes offer better heat distribution, filling your room with warmth rather than just heating the area around your stove or fireplace.

Benefits of fire Logs Over Firewood

  • 100% Sustainable: Our briquettes are made from UK timber from sustainable forests, supporting environmental conservation.
  • 100% Natural: Free from chemicals, additives, or binding agents.
  • Long Burn-Time: How long do heat logs burn for? A single heat log can last up to 4 hours.
  • Multi-Use: Suitable for fire pits, wood-burning stoves, multifuel stoves, and chimeneas.
  • Low Moisture Content: Ensures efficient and clean burning.
  • Ultra-Low Emissions: Minimizes your carbon footprint with almost negligible ash and smoke production.
  • Easy Storage: Lighter and require less space than traditional logs.
  • Pleasant Aroma: Our briquettes emit a delightful spruce pine scent.

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 fire logs, 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 eco 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 eco logs over traditional firewood?

Eco 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 fire logs more cost-effective than traditional logs?

Yes, although traditional firewood may be cheaper to purchase initially, eco 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 fire 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 eco 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.