Kiln-dried wood is wood that has been dried in an oven (kiln). With a kiln, you can control the environment such as temperature, humidity, and steam levels for a set period of time. Allowing you to dry wood to the desired moisture content faster than air-drying.
Kiln dried logs provide you with the ultimate burn quality with maximum heat output. The kiln drying process removes a majority of the moisture, down to 15% or less moisture content – perfect for burning. Burning kiln dried logs will ensure your stove glass is kept clean and will prevent a build-up of soot or tar in your chimney or flue. You get so much heat output, you will actually need less kiln dried logs, than if you were to buy seasoned logs, thus providing you with great value for money. Kiln dried logs also provide you with a consistent product that you can rely on every time.
Kiln dried logs are on average much harder, lighter in colour - due to the heat exposure, the hardwood we use will be lighter in colour and will not have a greenish tint like fresh wood does. Kiln dried logs are lighter on average, due to the reduced moisture content.