To get the best performance from your wood-burning or multi-fuel stove, it’s essential to use high-quality seasoned firewood.
Not only does well-seasoned wood burn more cleanly — reducing soot build-up and keeping your stove glass clear — but it also helps your stove run more efficiently, prolonging the life of both the stove and the flue system.
Burning dry, well-seasoned wood is essential for getting the most out of your stove. Freshly cut logs can contain up to 90% moisture, and burning damp wood not only creates more smoke and soot—it also produces far less heat. In fact, it can take three times as much unseasoned wood to achieve the same warmth as properly dried logs. That’s a significant waste of time, effort, and money.
Seasoning is the natural drying process that reduces moisture content in wood. For best results, logs should be seasoned for at least two years and stored in a dry, well-ventilated space, protected from rain and damp conditions. When buying firewood, look beyond the upfront cost and consider the energy value per kilowatt. A handy tip: buy in spring and let the wood finish drying in your own log store, ready for winter.
At Sparkes’, we supply a selection of high-quality fuels to keep your stove running efficiently and your fire easy to manage. Choose from kiln-dried logs, seasoned logs, kindling, and natural firelighters—everything you need for a warm, clean-burning fire from the first spark to the last ember.
Carefully dried in controlled conditions, kiln-dried logs have a low moisture content for a reliable, clean burn. They’re easy to light and produce a high heat output with minimal smoke.
Naturally air-dried over time, seasoned logs are an efficient, eco-friendly option when properly stored. Ideal for regular stove use, they offer steady, consistent heat.
Small, dry sticks perfect for getting your fire going quickly and easily. A handful of kindling helps your logs catch light with minimal effort.
