Best firewood for the fireplace
Here you'll find the best selection of firewood, carefully chosen to provide you with a long-lasting and efficient burn. We know it can be difficult to find the right wood for your needs, so we have compiled a list of the most energy-efficient woods: birch, beech, oak, and ash. These types of wood produce a beautiful glow and burn for a long time.
The tree's growth and location also have a significant impact on the wood's density. Trees that grow slowly in dry soil have a higher density than those that grow quickly in moist soil. The calorific value also differs between different parts of the tree, depending on the levels of fats, resin, and sap in the wood.
Moisture content and drying
To get the most out of your firewood, it's important that the moisture content does not exceed 20 percent. If the wood is too damp, much of the heat energy is used to evaporate the moisture, and it can also lead to increased air pollution. The drying time depends on the density of the wood, but generally, you can expect wood that has been felled in winter, split, and dried during spring and summer to have a moisture content of about 25 percent. To be sure that your firewood has an optimal moisture content, you can use a moisture meter, which is a simple and effective way to check the moisture content.
Mix different types of wood?
Conifers burn more intensely than deciduous trees and can be used to start fires and quickly achieve high combustion temperatures. But by supplementing with heavier wood types, such as birch, oak, beech, and ash, you can create a fire that develops a nice glow and burns for a long time. We recommend mixing a maximum of 25 percent birch wood with other types of wood, as birch contains a lot of tannic acid, which is only released at high combustion temperatures. To ensure that the birch wood has dried sufficiently, we recommend letting it dry thoroughly.