The quickest way to get instant heat from your fire is to light some dry kindling wood first, then put your logs on but do follow your stove manufacturer’s guidelines.
Hardwood logs keep your fire going for longer than softwood.
Only add more logs to a lit fire when it has burnt down to embers. Piling logs into a log burning stove reduces its efficiency.
Keep your logs dry when stored. If they get damp during delivery then let them dry for a few days prior to burning.
Have a professionally fitted stove.
Sweep your chimney at least once a year.
For your safety, install a carbon monoxide detector.
Never burn rubbish, plastics, glossy paper, painted/treated wood or polystyrene.
