North Shore Firewood was born out of the need for proper good quality firewood, a change from the norm 'dumpy bag' with mixed woods, mostly wet, never kiln dried, always disappointing!
Not all firewood performs the same and choosing the right type can make a huge difference to heat output, safety, and the long-term condition of your stove and chimney.
Why the Type of Wood Matters
Burning the wrong wood, especially soft, wet, or unseasoned logs — can lead to:
❌ Poor heat output
❌ Excess smoke
❌ Blackened stove glass
❌ Increased creosote build-up (a chimney fire risk)
❌ Higher emissions and wasted fuel
Dense hardwoods like oak, beech, hornbeam, and birch burn hotter, longer, and more efficiently than many softwoods — especially when properly dried.
Kiln-Dried vs Seasoned Logs
You’ll often hear the term “seasoned logs,” but there’s an important difference between seasoned and kiln-dried firewood.
Seasoned Logs:
• Air-dried naturally over time
• Moisture content can vary depending on storage and weather
• May still sit above 20% moisture
Kiln-Dried Logs:
✔ Dried in a controlled environment
✔ Consistently low moisture (typically 8% to 15%)
✔ Ready to burn immediately
✔ Cleaner combustion
✔ Higher heat output per log
Kiln-dried logs burn more efficiently because less energy is wasted evaporating water. That means more heat into your room, less smoke into your chimney.
The Bottom Line
If you want:
• Better heat
• Cleaner glass
• Reduced chimney maintenance
• More efficient fires
Then burning properly kiln-dried hardwood is the smart choice.
At North Shore Firewood, all of our logs are kiln-dried and ready to burn, giving you reliable performance every time you light the fire.
-- North Shore Firewood 🪵🔥