WHY BEECH, OAK, HORNBEAM & BIRCH

  • Beech - Everyday Firewood Species (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

    Beech is one of the best all round firewoods for woodburning stoves.

    • Very high, consistent heat output
    • Long burn time
    • Clean and stable flame with low smoke and minimal sparking
    • Easy to catch, little effort required to get going

  • Oak - Slow & Dense Burner (⭐⭐⭐⭐☆)

    • Good heat output
    • Very slow burn
    • Dense wood that keeps hot for hours
    • Requires some tending to, but will keep going when lit

  • Hornbeam - Good All Rounder (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

    • Long burn time
    • Produces hot and lasting heat with minimal refilling
    • Burns cleanly with low smoke
    • Catches well

  • Birch - Great Value (⭐⭐⭐☆☆)

    • Lights easily and burns with lively, bright flames
    • Good heat output
    • Larger 40 litre nets providing excellent value for money

COMPARED WITH OTHER SPECIES

  • Sycamore (⭐⭐☆☆☆)

    • Medium heat and fairly steady flame
    • Less dense than other hardwoods

  • Alder (⭐☆☆☆☆)

    • Burns quickly with lower overall heat output
    • Useful for short bursts of warmth but not long heating

  • Elm (⭐⭐☆☆☆)

    • Can give a moderate heat when it has got going
    • Medium burn time, will require more firewood to keep a consistent burn