Description
According to the statistics, kiln dried oak firewood is the most popular fuel in the market, commonly used by both homeowners and business entities. The primary reasons for its popularity are its long-lasting combustion period and high calorific value. If you’re planning to buy firewood for heating your home in Ireland, oak firewood would be the perfect choice. To purchase high-quality split oak firewood in Ireland, you can contact us through our website or give us a call.
Oak firewood is often considered to be expensive, but its price is actually justified considering its characteristics.
Dry oak firewood has a density ranging from 0.68 to 0.69 g/cm3, making it the densest type of firewood available.
A stacker of oak firewood measuring 1m x 1m x 1m and densely packed weighs 470 kg.
Additionally, oak firewood has a high calorific value of 4857 kcal/kg, producing 2 MWh of energy per storage meter and 2900 kWh/m3. These figures exceed other popular types of firewood. The specific calorific value of oak firewood, which is the amount of heat produced by complete combustion of 1 kg of fuel, is 3108 kcal.
Oak firewood has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it burns smoothly and produces long-lasting, intense heat from coals. This makes it easier to load and maintain a boiler or fireplace. However, it’s important to note that middle-aged oak trees provide the best performance. Older trees have a stronger smell and produce more ash, while younger ones burn faster and don’t generate enough heat. Still, oak of any age is more efficient than many types of firewood, including coniferous and some deciduous varieties.
Another benefit of oak firewood is that it is resistant to rotting. Oakwood naturally contains substances that deter pests from destroying it, even when stored in damp conditions outside. However, it’s not recommended to store oak firewood in damp conditions because moisture can accumulate in the pores, reducing the wood’s heat output. Oak also contains a lot of tannins, which burn at temperatures above 900°C. Achieving this temperature requires minimal humidity.
If you’re looking for high-quality oak firewood, it’s worth noting that the price for this type of firewood is often higher than for other types. However, the higher price is justified by the incredible calorific value and durability of oak firewood.
To purchase oak firewood at a competitive price, you can contact our company. We have many happy customers who choose to buy from us regularly because we offer the following benefits:
• We deliver oak firewood throughout Ireland starting from 1 cubic meter.
• We offer convenient logs that don’t need to be split (length 25 cm, diameter 10-12 cm).
• We offer same-day delivery or delivery at any other time that suits you.
• We accept all payment methods.