Why Seasoned Firewood Matters More Than You Think

Published on 6 January 2026 at 18:38

If you’ve ever struggled to light a fire, watched your stove glass blacken, or wondered why your logs don’t seem to give off much heat, the answer is often the same: the firewood wasn’t properly seasoned.

Seasoned firewood has been dried naturally over time until the moisture content is low enough to burn efficiently. In simple terms, dry wood burns hotter, cleaner and more predictably. Wet or unseasoned logs waste energy boiling off excess moisture before they can produce useful heat — which means more smoke, more soot and less warmth.

Well-seasoned logs light more easily, produce a stronger flame, and give you better heat output per log. They’re also kinder to your stove and flue, reducing tar and creosote build-up that can lead to blockages or chimney fires.

At Verrington Firewood, seasoning isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of the process. Logs are cut, split and stored correctly to allow airflow and natural drying, so when they arrive at your door they’re ready to burn, not something you have to “finish off” yourself.

If you’re relying on your fire for comfort, ambience or serious heat through winter, seasoned firewood isn’t a luxury — it’s essential.


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