Hotties – Grown and manufactured in the UK, Hotties are made up of the sawdust, wood chips and renewable materials which are compressed into heat logs, with no additives or binding agents. A good heat log should maintain its shape and not crumble into sawdust and other bits of material either in the bag or when in the stove. How are heat logs made? In 2021, the UK government announced a ban on the sale of wet wood in units under 2m3. In other words, you are legally required to ensure that the wood you burn in your home fireplace has been sufficiently dried. In addition to our ultra-dry heat logs, our kiln-dried firewood has been dried to a moisture content of 20% or less and is another great option for your home fire. Eco logs are now produced all over the world. So, if you’re in the UK, try and source locally made eco logs. Although some people will do this, burning any other fuel other than a 100% wooden log, may void your guarantee and could damage the stove. This is because the inside of wood burning stoves are designed differently to multifuel stoves.

Even better, a UK heat log of good quality will have been accredited with the Woodsure Plus mark. This is the UK’s only woodfuel certification scheme. A high-energy, next generation fuel, these ultra-dry heat logs provide an attractive flame and sustained heat output. Our heat logs are 100% clean and come with no additives or chemicals. This is a super important consideration when you’re looking for the right firewood for your home. You may also find that the beautiful flames may not be as good as the ones produced with wooden logs. This is significantly less than dried out seasoned wood, which sits around 20% moisture. What are eco logs made from?The fact that they’re compressed also means that they hold their shape well during burning, which helps the structure of your fire. This is why we refer to our heat logs as a high energy fuel source and is another reason why they’re one of our most popular products for home fireplaces.

The good news is that there is a range of eco logs, also known as heat logs, available now on the market.It will also mean you won’t have to clean the glass as much. Although if you do, take a look at these 3 best ways on how to clean log burner stove glass. Previous fire logs may have been made with sawdust but it would have been bound together with paraffin wax. This is the same fossil-fuel derived substance that is used for candles, which is why natural eco friendly candles are a better choice. Many are made using recycled materials, waste products and offcuts. This is great from a sustainability point of view.

They have a high heat output, don’t produce much smoke, have a low moisture content and burn very efficiently. Most heat logs produce very little smoke. This is good for the health and condition of the stove and flue, as well as the environment. Our heat logs are ultra-dry and are extremely easy to light. They have been dried to a moisture content of between 10% and 15%, ensuring they burn extremely well and emit less than 10g of smoke per hour. Again, the moisture content of your chosen firewood is extremely important to think about. Eco logs shouldn’t contain any chemicals, additives and other nasties. This means that eco logs burn cleaner, producing less air pollutants, which is good news for the air in your house and the environment outside. When you burn wood that is treated with chemicals or has certain additives - often referred to as pressure-treated wood - you expose yourself to a range of potential health and environmental issues. It’s always better to opt for firewood that is 100% natural and free from any chemicals, as you can burn it in your home fire without worrying about the health implications of doing so.

And finally, if possible make sure the initial wood source is from a sustainable plantation and certified by Forest Stewardship Council. Can you burn eco logs in a wood stove?

Our Woodsure Ready to Burn certification ensures you receive the highest quality wood fuel with a consistently low moisture content. The only downside to eco logs for me is that they will be shrink-wrapped in plastic. This is to keep the logs are dry as possible and prevent any moisture from entering. If left in the elements, eco logs will readily absorb any moisture, which isn’t good for burning. If the heat log contains no artificial chemicals and is 100% organic material, then you can use the leftover ash as fertiliser for your garden.They’re also really popular because they’re really easy to light, and you don’t need to struggle for an eternity trying to get your fire started. When you build a fire with our heat logs and use one of our fire starters , you will have no issues igniting the perfect home fire this autumn or winter. You can increase the efficiency of the heat your stove produces by using stove top fan. A stove fan helps to distribute the heat evenly around the room for maximum overall warmth! Do heat logs smoke? A multifuel stove has been designed specifically to accept different fuel types and may also have different flue liners. You can read up on the difference between a wood burner and multifuel stove here.