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As the weather gets colder and damper, many of us start using our log burners or fire pits. Here are some Simple Tips for Drying Logs.
Gathering around a traditional fire with family and friends during autumn and winter creates a cozy, relaxing atmosphere and is cost-effective for warmth.
However, a common problem arises: logs kept for burning often become too damp to light.
To solve this, we’ve put together three Simple Tips for Drying Logs, ensuring you can light your fire in no time.
Protective Storage
To dry and maintain ready-to-use logs, shelter them properly.
Store your logs in a place where the sun and wind can reach them. This helps evaporate moisture while protecting against rain and dampness.
A log store is ideal for this purpose. Grangewood log stores have a sloped waterproof roof, protecting firewood from rain. The off-ground base prevents surface moisture from seeping into your logs.
Our log stores come in various shapes, sizes, and colours. They are made with FSC-approved, environmentally sustainable, and weatherproof wood. Pinterest also has some great DIY options.
This setup keeps your garden tidy and ensures you have seasoned firewood ready to use anytime.
The natural air drying process is the most common way to dry firewood.
Split the logs into smaller pieces and stack them to allow air circulation. The sun and wind help evaporate most of the wood’s moisture.
Traditional air drying can take months, especially for softwoods with high moisture content. Use a dehumidifier to speed up the process for pre-seasoned wood, but store the logs in a room or shed.
Choose hardwood like oak or hickory for firewood. Hardwood dries faster when exposed to moisture and burns longer.
Kiln Drying
Traditionally designed for baking clay and pottery, a kiln can also rapidly accelerate the log drying process.
By placing the wood into a temperature controlled kiln, you can regulate humidity and air flow, resulting in wood that is consistently dry throughout the entire batch.
A kiln can also help to preserve the colour and quality of your logs by reducing warping, cracking and insect infestation. Most modern kilns are also designed to be energy efficient with minimal energy consumption and environmental impact.
Providing both consistency and speed, the use of a kiln is ideal for ensuring that dried firewood is always available. However, it is worth noting that a high quality kiln suitable for residential use will require a significant investment.
Alternatively, if you require immediate access to firewood or simply don’t have the space for a kiln, we stock high quality kiln dried logs that are ready to use.
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