Firewood logs

How do you measure firewood?  When you buy firewood, it’s important that you know which measurements the supplier uses – and what you should be aware of when you’re trying to find out if the price is right. In the UK, you will often hear one of these expressions from the suppliers: a load of wood …

  What makes some types of firewood better for burning than others? It comes down to two factors: density and water content. The denser and drier the firewood, the better it will burn and the more heat it can produce.  Because of this, hardwoods, which tend to be denser, generally make for better firewood than softwoods. Here is …