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The 10 Best Firewoods – Guidebook

The 10 Best Firewoods – Guidebook

After cold winter days, a wood-burning fireplace is responsible not only for warming up but also for creating a cozy atmosphere. To start a nice, long-lasting fire, the right firewood is needed. After comparing different fire woods, we have made a selection that is most suitable for you.

Everything you need to know about firewood, we have summarized in our checklist for you. You can find a selection of great firewoods in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Firewood

Types Of Wood
  • A distinction is made between hardwood (e.g. ash, birch, chestnut, oak or copper beech) and softwood (e.g. spruce, larch, fir and pine).
  • Regardless of the type of wood, attention should be paid to the water content of firewood. The drier the wood, the better it burns. According to the Federal Immission Control Act, wood with a water content of more than 25% may not be burned.
Size and Price
  • Logs cut by themeter must be sawn to the desired size by the customer. This variant is more labor-intensive, but cheaper (about 40 € per cubic meter).
  • With stove-ready wood you save the sawing, but this wood is more expensive (about 60 € per cubic meter).
  • Prices vary depending on the type of wood, the region and the size of the wood chips.
Good To Know
  • Fresh wood is much cheaper, but you sometimes have to store it for up to 3 years before you can use it. A dry storage area is needed.
  • A mixture of hardwood and softwood makes sense.
  • Softwood promotes the flames and is needed for the initial firing of the fireplace.
  • The wood must be as dry as possible (water content less than 25%), free of fungus and mildew
  • Tip: use a moisture meter.

Here you can find the top 10 most popular firewoods.

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The Best Sellers Of Firewood

We have compiled the most popular firewoods for you in this bestseller list.

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1 Wilson Maple Split Firewood - Seasoned Natural Kiln Dried Fireplace, Fire Pit, Bonfire Logs (Regular) Wilson Maple Split Firewood - Seasoned Natural Kiln Dried Fireplace, Fire Pit, Bonfire Logs...
2 Pine Mountain 6PK 2HR Trad Fire Log, 6 Firelogs, 2-Hour Burn Time, 6 Count Pine Mountain 6PK 2HR Trad Fire Log, 6 Firelogs, 2-Hour Burn Time, 6 Count
3 Duraflame 2.5 Pound 1.5 Hour Long Burn Time Indoor Outdoor Quick Light Fire Log for Camping, Firepits, Bonfires, and Fireplaces (6 Pack) Duraflame 2.5 Pound 1.5 Hour Long Burn Time Indoor Outdoor Quick Light Fire Log for Camping,...
4 Old Potters Kiln Dried Firewood - Oak, 1100 Cu. in, 16-18 Logs ~ 8' x 2.5' Logs. Cooking Wood for Grilling, Smoking, and Firepits, Oak. Old Potters Kiln Dried Firewood - Oak, 1100 Cu. in, 16-18 Logs ~ 8" x 2.5" Logs. Cooking Wood for...
5 Billy Buckskin 10 lbs. Fatwood Fire Starter Sticks Camping Essentials | Great Fire Logs and Fire Starters for Campfires, Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, Bonfires | Start a Fire with 2 Sticks | 10 lb Box Billy Buckskin 10 lbs. Fatwood Fire Starter Sticks Camping Essentials | Great Fire Logs and Fire...
6 Oak Firewood Logs 18 lbs, Split Wood for Solo Stove with Fatwood Fire Starter Sticks, Fire Wood for Fire Pit, Seasoned Wood Logs for Fireplaces, Camping, Campfires, Firepits | by Billy Buckskin Co. Oak Firewood Logs 18 lbs, Split Wood for Solo Stove with Fatwood Fire Starter Sticks, Fire Wood for...
7 Wilson Birch Split Firewood - Seasoned Natural Kiln Dried Fireplace, Fire Pit, Bonfire Logs (Regular) Wilson Birch Split Firewood - Seasoned Natural Kiln Dried Fireplace, Fire Pit, Bonfire Logs...
8 Evergreen Farm and Garden 2 Pack Bundled Firewood - for Firepits, Chimeneas, Stoves, and Fireplaces - Piñon, Oak, Juniper, Mixed Conifer and Mixed Aromatic (Pinon 1.1 Cu Ft) Evergreen Farm and Garden 2 Pack Bundled Firewood - for Firepits, Chimeneas, Stoves, and Fireplaces...
9 MacLean's Mini Oak Firewood, 12 lbs. Box MacLean's Mini Oak Firewood, 12 lbs. Box
10 Duraflame 4.5 Pound 3 Hour Long Burn Time Indoor Outdoor Quick Light Fire Log for Camping, Firepits, Bonfires, and Fireplaces (6 Pack) Duraflame 4.5 Pound 3 Hour Long Burn Time Indoor Outdoor Quick Light Fire Log for Camping, Firepits,...
11 FiveOaks Firewood for Wood Fire Pizza Oven, Mini Oak Firewood. Medium Box 5 Inch Oak Wood (1,000 Cubic Inches) ~5' Kiln Dried Firewood for Ooni Pizza Ovens, Gozney, Bertello Pizza Oven FiveOaks Firewood for Wood Fire Pizza Oven, Mini Oak Firewood. Medium Box 5 Inch Oak Wood (1,000...
12 Pine Mountain 4152501471 Java-Log Firelog, 4-Hour Burn Time, Recycled Coffee Grounds, 4 Logs Pine Mountain 4152501471 Java-Log Firelog, 4-Hour Burn Time, Recycled Coffee Grounds, 4 Logs
13 15' Premium Oak Firewood - Kiln Dried, 8 Pack 15" Premium Oak Firewood - Kiln Dried, 8 Pack
14 Smoak Firewood - Kiln Dried Premium Oak Firewood (Includes Firestarter) (Large (16inch Logs) 60-70lbs) Smoak Firewood - Kiln Dried Premium Oak Firewood (Includes Firestarter) (Large (16inch Logs)...
15 Smoak Firewood 12inch Length Premium Cooking Wood & Firewood Logs - Used for Grills, Smokers, Pizza ovens, firepits or fireplaces - USDA Certified Kiln Dried (White Oak - 12in pieces (45-50lbs)) Smoak Firewood 12inch Length Premium Cooking Wood & Firewood Logs - Used for Grills, Smokers, Pizza...
16 Old Potters Kiln Dried Pizza Oven Cooking Logs, Approx 12 lbs, Wood Logs for Pizza Ovens, Grills and Smokers, Solo Stove Mesa XL, Oak~ 6 Inch Mini Log, (790 Cubic Inches) Old Potters Kiln Dried Pizza Oven Cooking Logs, Approx 12 lbs, Wood Logs for Pizza Ovens, Grills and...
17 FiveOaks Firewood Pizza Oven Wood Kiln Dried Mini Split Oak 8' inch Long Pizza Wood for Cooking, Grilling or Smoking 1,248 cu. in. of Oak Wood for Mini Wood Stove Cooking Wood, Smoking Wood FiveOaks Firewood Pizza Oven Wood Kiln Dried Mini Split Oak 8" inch Long Pizza Wood for Cooking,...
18 Solo Stove Juniper Firewood for Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pits and Backyard Fire Pits 100% Natural Juniper Aromatic Firewood Kiln-Dried 6-8 Logs (.5 cu ft) Solo Stove Juniper Firewood for Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Pits and Backyard Fire Pits 100% Natural...
19 Kiln Dried Kindling Wood Sticks, Firewood Kindling Fire Stick Perfect Fire Starter for Campfires, Fire Pit, Indoor & Outdoor Fireplace, All-Natural -Approx. 140 Fire per Box by Billy Buckskin Co. Kiln Dried Kindling Wood Sticks, Firewood Kindling Fire Stick Perfect Fire Starter for Campfires,...
20 Pine Mountain Roasting Logs, Cooking firelogs for Campfire, Fireplace, Fire Pit, Outdoor and Indoor Use, 6 Pack Pine Mountain Roasting Logs, Cooking firelogs for Campfire, Fireplace, Fire Pit, Outdoor and Indoor...

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Current Offers For Firewood

Here you will find a selection of current offers for firewood.

FAQ For Firewood

How dry should firewood be?

Firewood should be as dry as possible. This means that the water content should be less than 25%. The Federal Immission Control Act stipulates that wood with a higher water content may not be burned.

What does firewood cost?

The cost of firewood depends on the type of wood as well as the size. Meter goods and fresh wood are significantly cheaper, but are associated with more effort: Fresh wood must sometimes be stored for several years, and yard goods must be brought into the right size and shape. In our guide we have listed the best firewood. There you will also find different types and package sizes.

How long must firewood dry?

How long firewood has to dry depends on the water content and the environmental conditions. So it can be that wood is already sufficiently dry after a few months or you have to wait several years

What does a cubic meter of wood cost?

A cubic meter of wood costs between 30 and 80 €, depending on the type of wood, the region and the size of the wood chips.

What is the best firewood?

Hardwood such as oak or beech has a high density and therefore burns very long and evenly. However, it is quite difficult to ignite hardwood. Softwood is easier to ignite, but does not burn as long.
You can find a great selection of different firewood in our product recommendations.

What does a cubic meter of wood weigh?

A cubic meter of wood weighs between 500 and 600 kg. A bulk cubic meter (SRM) weighs a little over 300 kg.

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