Keeping Warm as the Temperature Starts to Drop

Despite an influx of new build developments in recent years, around 10% of UK homes still have an open fire or wood burner in situ. If yours is one of them and you want to make use of it as temperatures cool, look no further. From firelighters and kindling to help your fire catch to larger hardwood logs and smokeless coal, we have products to keep every home warm this winter. Explore our range of solid fuels for indoor use and the benefits they offer below.

Indoor fuels for log burners, open fires and stoves

Kiln dried logs

Emitting minimal smoke and that traditional orange glow, kiln dried hardwood logs are ideal for wood burning stoves. And for creating cosy aromatic open fires! Our eco-friendly Surrey & Sussex Hardwood Logs come from sustainable UK woodlands. Better still, the drying process ensures the wood burns more consistently and produces less smoke due to its lower moisture content. As such, kiln dried logs offer reduced emissions to keep your environment impact to a minimum. And you can also expect less soot and blackening of your stove for easier cleaning.

Choose from two different pack sizes to suit your needs, each containing pre-cut 25cm logs designed to be used immediately.

Smokeless coal

From open fires to multi-fuel stoves, smokeless coal is fast becoming the go-to choice for homeowners. Producing 80% less smoke than standard coal, it can even be used in smoke control areas within towns and cities. Yet, you’ll still benefit from a high heat output that lasts up to twice as long, without large amounts of leftover ash.

Additionally, the Homefire Brazier Smokeless Coal we supply can be used alongside kiln dried logs. This will help to create a more pleasant-smelling fire without comprising on efficiency. Plus, you’ll save money and effort by combining solid fuels, as you’ll go through far fewer logs.

Kindling

Whilst large logs are virtually impossible to ignite straight off the bat, smaller softwood kindling burns quickly and easily. Hence why it is used when creating fires to help bulkier pieces of wood catch alight. Use to start an open fire or to get your log burner up to temperature – the choice is yours! Either way, quality kindling wood with low moisture content is a must for ensuring a consistent burn and minimal smoke. What’s more, we can supply it cut to size and ready to use in convenient 2-3kg bags.

Firelighters

Looking for a reliable fire starter to accompany your kindling and get your fire off to a good start? Toss aside messy newspaper and opt for a pack of natural firelighters by Flamers instead! Made from wood shavings coated in paraffin wax, these clean-burning and odourless firelighters are both cost-effective and easy to use. You’ll need just one small bundle to light your fire, and they can be used practically anywhere. Think log burners, open fires, stoves, barbecues and solid fuel firepits – perfect for year round use, whatever the occasion!

Browse our full collection of solid fuels online now or call into one of our local branches. You can pick up kindling wood, smokeless coal and hardwood logs for home fires and outdoor fire pits in store at Oxford, Swindon and Yarnton. Or we can arrange free local delivery within a 25 mile radius – learn more here.