Firewood Production
Our hardwood firewood generally comprises a mixture of silver birch, beech, and oak with some sycamore and ash. We try to ensure customers receive a mix of species. For instance, oak burns longest but is harder to light; whereas silver birch lights easier for starting the fire but does not last as long as oak. Our softwood firewood is mostly larch although it may occasionally include douglas or noble fir.
The cut timber is initially stacked in lengths of around 6m where it starts to dry out. It is then processed using a Posch 375 turbo firewood processor which cuts the timber into consistent lengths of around 25cm. The logs are then pushed though a blade which can split it 2,4,6 or 8 ways depending on the size of the log. We try to ensure that each firewood log has a width of between 5cm and 10cm. The firewood is then passed over a screen to remove debris.
The majority of our firewood is force dried using ‘waste’ heat from a local biodigester which produces electricity and heat from slurry. The rest is dried naturally in ventilated builder’s bags until fully seasoned.
Prior to bagging, our logs are again passed over a screen to filter out the majority of any smaller chunks and bark. Firewood is then delivered using a 4×4 and Ifor Williams flat-bed trailer. This allows considerable manoeuvrability and enables us to access most driveways.
By purchasing our firewood you will be supporting the best possible management of Scottish woodlands. We believe that this sets us apart from the many other firewood companies who import firewood without any thought as to responsible forest management not to mention their carbon footprint.