Wood is just wood, isn't it?

There's a lot of different types of wood available for firewood. Softwood typically burns fast, wheras hardwood such as Oak burns long and hard.

Our wood is mainly hardwood, but may contain a smaller percentage of softwood. This ideal mixture means that your fire will burn well and start quickly.

If you're unsure, here's an old anonymous poem which explains a lot...

Logs to burn, logs to burn,
Logs to save the coal a turn
Here's a word to make you wise,
When you hear the woodman's cries.
Never heed his usual tale,
That he has good logs for sale,
But read these lines and really learn,
the proper kind of logs to burn.

OAK logs will warm you well,
If they're old and dry.
LARCH logs of pine wood smell,
But the sparks will fly.
BEECH logs for Christmas time,
YEW logs heat well.
SCOTCH logs it is a crime,
For anyone to sell.

BIRCH logs will burn too fast,
CHESTNUT scarce at all
HAWTHORN logs are good to last,
If you cut them in the fall
HOLLY logs will burn like wax
You should burn them green
ELM logs like smouldering flax
No flame to be seen

PEAR logs and APPLE logs,
they will scent your room.
CHERRY logs across the dogs,
Smell like flowers in bloom
But ASH logs, all smooth and grey,
burn them green or old;
Buy up all that come your way,
They're worth their weight in gold.

How to order...

You can order by phone or place an order request from our website—either way, details can be found on our contact page.

* Free delivery within 5 miles of Shrewsbury town centre