“Ready to Burn” isn’t a marketing phrase — it’s a UK certification that proves your firewood meets legal standards. It means the logs hold under 20% moisture, so they burn hotter, cleaner, and safer. It’s not just good practice — it’s the law for home fuel.
Why Moisture Content Matters
Low-moisture firewood doesn’t just burn better — it protects everything it touches. When logs are properly dried, they burn hotter, faster, and more cleanly. That means fewer relights, less ash, and more consistent heat output. It also makes them easier to light and maintain — no frustration, no waste.
Beyond performance, there’s a health and safety side to it. Dry logs produce less smoke and release fewer harmful particles into the air inside your home. They also reduce the buildup of creosote and soot in your flue, which helps protect your chimney from damage and lowers the risk of chimney fires. It’s cleaner for you, safer for your stove, and essential if you live in a smoke-control area.
How Certification Works
Lab Tested
Our logs are randomly selected and tested in woodsure accredited labs. Moisture is oven-measured to confirm every batch stays well under the 20% limit.
Audited Supply Chain
Suppliers are regularly audited to make sure the moisture content stays low — from kiln exit to final packaging. Our suppliers track moisture at every stage of your logs journey with evidence of moisture readings. If it’s Ready to Burn certified, it’s been checked more than once.
What You Get From Ready To Burn Logs
Higher heat per log
Fewer harmful emissions with less smoke
Full legal compliance in smoke-control zones
Reduced chimney build-up
Easier and faster lighting fires
How To Spot Certified Suppliers
Look for the orange “Ready to Burn” logo on packaging. It’s a legal indicator — not just branding. You’ll find it printed on labels, printed directly onto boxes, or listed in the product description online.
You can also verify any certified supplier using their ID on the Woodsure database at woodsure.co.uk. Below is a sample certificate — every certified supplier receives one, and it confirms they meet the moisture and traceability standards required by law.
What We Offer
All our logs are certified. You’ll find the logo on every pallet, box, or net — and we keep records up to date with Woodsure.
Ready to Burn isn’t just about better firewood — it’s about safety, compliance, and performance. Certified logs burn hotter, light easier, and produce less smoke. That means a warmer home, a cleaner stove, and a chimney that stays in good shape for longer.
If it doesn’t carry the Ready to Burn logo, you can’t trust the moisture content — and that affects everything from air quality to how well your fire lights. All our logs are certified, tested, and traceable. You’re not just buying firewood — you’re buying something that’s proven to perform.
