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Keep your wood stored in a dry place where air can circulate easily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are often asked which types of\u00a0wood are the best to burn in a stove. Courtesy of the super efficient Jotul stove developers here’s everything you need to know:<\/h2>\n

Wood has been the natural choice of fuel for domestic fires since it was first used many millennia ago. Nowadays, being able to burn wood for heat in your stove gives you more freedom and options for fuel.<\/p>\n

By using your woodburning stove to heat your home, you become no longer dependent on energy utilities but we appreciate there are many different wood types to choose from, and they all have their own individual burning qualities.<\/p>\n

Hardwood or softwood?<\/h2>\n

Do you know the difference between hardwood and softwood? Hardwoods are any broad-leafed, deciduous trees, such as Beech and Elm, while softwoods are conifers including Cedar and Fir.<\/p>\n

When it comes to burning wood in stoves, hardwood is better than softwood as it burns slower. The density of softwood is also around half that of hardwood, which results in it burning twice as fast \u2013 meaning you\u2019ll need twice as much!<\/p>\n

Dry wood is always the best wood<\/h2>\n

No matter what type of wood you choose for your stove, it is important that the wood is dried before you burn. Wood that hasn\u2019t been dried wastes much of the energy created while burning in removing water from the log and producing steam.<\/p>\n

Fresh wood contains a high amount of water of between 65-90%, depending on the species. We recommend that wood is seasoned for at least a year, or preferably two before burning.<\/p>\n

Burning wet wood or treated wood can line your chimney or flue with creosote,\u00a0which in turn\u00a0can lead to a chimney fire, so it’s worth getting it right.<\/p>\n

You can dry out your own wood in a wood store or, if you don\u2019t have the facilities, ensure you buy seasoned wood. The best kiln dried wood has moisture content of less than 20%. \u00a0Check out our sister site www.heatforless.co.uk<\/a> to view a range of seasoned\u00a0and\u00a0kiln dried wood as well as environmentally friendly sawdust briquettes. \u00a0Buying in bulk and storing your own logs in a dry place where air can easily circulate will help minimise costs and keep your chimney healthy.<\/p>\n

Which tree is best for me?<\/h2>\n

While all woods burn better when seasoned, in general the best woods for burning in your stove are the ones you are most likely to come across. So which types of wood are the best to burn in a stove?Here are our recommendations:<\/p>\n