Woodsure Ready to Burn

DEFRA has recently declared their plan to prohibit the purchase of wet firewood in the UK that exceeds a moisture level of 20%. This restriction will go into effect by February 2021 for purchases under 2 cubic meters. Additionally, DEFRA aims to ban the distribution of highly polluting house coal by 2023.

To ensure environmental responsibility, firewood suppliers must only offer wood with a moisture level below 20%. This requirement will require non-kiln dried firewood to be aged for a minimum of two years until its moisture content has reached the acceptable threshold.

At The Log Guys, we pride ourselves on supplying barn dried logs with a moisture level of less than 20%. Our logs are certified by the Woodsure Ready to Burn scheme and are regularly inspected and monitored by the Forestry Commission. Rest assured that all our logs meet the standard of having less than 20% moisture.

Why put yourself at risk when you can purchase Barn Dried Woodsure Ready to Burn firewood from our company?

Regrettably, certain news sources have inaccurately relayed the DEFRA press statement, claiming that wood burning stoves will be banned. This is not the case, as DEFRA's goal is to regulate the use of low moisture wood in these stoves.

Our seasoned log bulk bags meet ALL regulations and we are an accredited WOODSURE READY TO BURN WOOD supplier, consistently providing high-quality logs.

As a WOODSURE READY TO BURN LOGS SCHEME member with the number WS6739, our information can be found on the website listed below.

What Is The Woodsure Ready To Burn Scheme?  

Woodsure is a not-for-profit organisation, striving to raise the quality of woodfuel in the industry. The Woodsure certification scheme and its logo shows woodfuel users the suppliers and products that they can trust. The team have extensive experience in the woodfuel industry and constantly evolve to keep pace with this rapidly developing sector.

What Does Woodsure do?

The Woodsure Certification scheme comprehensively checks wood fuel producers to ensure that they produce and supply wood fuel to the correct standard. In order to avoid sub-standard fuel and the problems it causes, Woodsure Certification tests the products to EN and Önorm standards for wood fuel quality, which are the requirements that boiler manufacturers and installers specify their customers to use.

The Woodsure Ready To Burn Scheme is the UK’s only quality certification scheme that differentiates us as a responsible, trustworthy fuel supplier. They offer certification for firewood, briquettes, woodchip, hog fuel and pellets

What Does This Mean For You?

Customers purchasing from a Woodsure certified supplier can be assured that the product has been checked and tested, and have demonstrated they are able to produce and supply a quality product. The Woodsure logo enables consumers to easily identify whether fuel is of an appropriate standard for their boiler and wood burner appliances.

The Woodsure assurance means reliable wood fuel that fulfils manufacturer specifications and burns with optimum efficiency, without the risk of damage to your appliance.

Woodsure is the UK's only quality assurance certification scheme for wood fuel. Woodsure certified suppliers are your guarantee of reliable, high-quality wood fuels.

The Ready to Burn certification mark is available to wood log suppliers who can demonstrate to Woodsure their ready to burn logs have a moisture content consistently below 20% and they have been tested by Woodsure to ensure this is true.

The scheme has the backing of Defra, HETAS, the Stove Industry Alliance and Industry representatives, including large producers of pre-packed woodfuel have committed to a scheme that will clearly identify the wood that is ready to burn at the point of sale.