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Wood Quality Standards

Understanding wood quality standards ensures you get the best burning experience while supporting sustainable forestry practices.

Ready to Burn Certification

The Ready to Burn scheme ensures wood fuel meets strict quality standards for cleaner burning and better performance.

Moisture Content

Ready to Burn certified wood must have a moisture content of 20% or less. This ensures:

  • Higher heat output
  • Less smoke production
  • Reduced creosote buildup
  • Cleaner burning
Environmental Benefits

Using Ready to Burn certified wood helps protect the environment by:

  • Reducing air pollution
  • Lowering particulate emissions
  • Supporting sustainable forestry
  • Improving air quality

Recommended Wood Species

Different wood species offer varying burning characteristics. Here are the most popular choices.

Hardwoods
Dense, long-burning woods
  • • Oak - Excellent heat output
  • • Ash - Easy to split and season
  • • Beech - Clean burning
  • • Birch - Quick to ignite
  • • Cherry - Pleasant aroma
Softwoods
Quick-burning kindling woods
  • • Pine - Good for kindling
  • • Fir - Clean burning
  • • Spruce - Easy to light
  • • Cedar - Natural pest deterrent
  • • Larch - Higher density softwood
Avoid These Woods
Woods that shouldn't be burned
  • Treated or painted wood
  • Driftwood (high salt content)
  • Green or wet wood
  • Plywood or chipboard

Quality Guidelines for Sellers

As a seller on LogLinx, following these guidelines ensures customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Storage Requirements

  • Store wood off the ground on pallets or racks
  • Cover the top but allow air circulation on sides
  • Stack wood loosely to promote air flow
  • Keep wood in a dry, well-ventilated area

Preparation Standards

  • Cut logs to standard lengths (typically 25cm, 30cm, or 40cm)
  • Split larger pieces for faster drying and easier handling
  • Remove bark and debris where possible
  • Test moisture content regularly with a moisture meter

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