Wood burners and stoves are popular items to have in the modern home, adding ambience, warmth and a touch of class. There are few things as comforting as settling down by a roaring fire in the evening, which is one of the reasons why log burners and fires have become so popular. Another one is the heating element: people find it satisfying to be less reliant on gas or electricity and to be able to generate their own heating to heat their home. Having good quality logs and fuel to burn plays a major part, so if you want to get the most out of your log burner, you need to be sourcing the right fuel for it.

When you are driving around, especially in the countryside, you might see lots of signs advertising logs for sale. These can be high-quality logs that come from local sources, and if they are, that’s brilliant. You are always going to be taking a chance though. The logs could have been left outside, so they might not be well seasoned. They also might not be chopped down to evenly sized pieces, meaning you will either have to do this yourself or accept a fire that does not burn strongly. If you have found a good log and fuel supplier, then stick with them and keep supporting their business. These are essential to the running of your log burner.

More commonly, people will just have has a new log burner installed and will be looking for the right supplier for them. If you find yourself in this situation, searching online for sellers of logs is usually the easiest option you will have. Log and fuel suppliers will generally have eCommerce websites where you can place the order for your fuel quickly and easily, choosing the type you want and the amount you want to purchase.

Here are some of the advantages of buying logs online:

• A wide choice of fuel. The internet gives you a vast range of options, allowing you to seek out suppliers who have the exact firewood you want. Whether you want a smokeless fuel for a multi-fuel burner, kiln dried firewood, seasoned hardwood, softwood or renewable fuel, somebody with a website will be selling exactly what you want.
• Good prices. Generally, ordering online will allow you to find a lower price point for your firewood. People don’t have the same kinds of overheads as they would in a physical shop, and they can sell in bulk to reduce the price per unit.
• Differently sized sacks. You can get giant builders bags of firewood, which will bring the price right down. If you have enough storage and can keep the logs dry, this is usually very good value for money.
• Delivery. Buying firewood in large quantities could be difficult if you don’t have transport for it. By buying logs from an online supplier, you will be able to order it for delivery directly to your home, saving you having to collect it in a van.