A fire pit is a beautiful addition to your garden, creating tremendous heat in the vicinity and complementing the atmosphere as you gather around it.
Selecting the suitable wood or coal for your fire pit needn't be a hassle; here you will find Homefire tips on choosing the fuel that works best for you.
Wood vs Coal
Many people prefer the aroma and sight that comes from burning wood in a fire pit and the ambience the logs can create. Coal burns hotter than wood, so always check if your fire pit can accommodate coal.
There are different ranks of coal that you should know about, meaning some are better than others. The most efficient forms of coal are made from Anthracite and will burn for much longer than lower ranks of coal, like lignite or sub-bituminous coal. Coal made from anthracite has a higher carbon content and is less volatile, meaning it burns the energy within it more efficiently and will leave less of a clean-up job afterwards.
As long as the wood is properly seasoned or kiln-dried, you can expect a durable and beautiful fire. Otherwise, Heat Logs are a sustainable and ultra-dry choice that burns even more efficiently and has next to no smoke as a result of its compact, compressed design.
The solid fuel choices that are best depend on personal preference, so discovering which type of fuel works best for you beforehand is advisable so you know what the best option is in future.
Is Wood the Best Fuel for a Fire Pit?
If you're unsure about what fuel to use in a fire pit, opting for wooden logs is the best option. Wood doesn't reach the same temperature as coals, but this means they are more likely to be suitable for any fire pit.
The primary consideration for you should be how well your wood is seasoned. You need to remove most of the moisture from wooden logs, which can be over 50% when first cut. To do this, you need plenty of space in a dry and covered area, like a garden shed; this way, you'll get plenty of air circulating through the logs if they're stacked correctly, as long as you keep the logs off the ground.
For many people, seasoning wood is too much hassle and too time-consuming (it can take up to two years for some types of wood), so buying kiln-dried firewood is a preferable option. The logs have been dried in a furnace to ensure no more than 20% moisture within them, making them Ready To Burn certified and safe to use in a Smoke Control Area.
Homefire's kiln-dried logs burn to an excellent standard, ensuring you won't need to regularly top up your logs as the flames persist for a long time and at an adequate temperature.
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