Kiln Dried Birch Firewood XL Mega Crate

Our Kiln Dried Birch XL Mega Crates are all sourced from responsible and sustainably managed woodlands.

Crate Size 1.145m x 1.05m x 1.20m (external) Loose Volume 2.00m³.

Average Moisture Content 8-20%.

Log Length 25cm.

Birch is a popular and reliable choice for firewood, valued for how easily it lights and the pleasant heat it produces.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what to expect:

Key qualities of birch firewood

• Easy to ignite: Birch bark contains natural oils, so it lights quickly—even when slightly damp. Great for starting fires without kindling.
• Bright, lively flame: It burns with a strong, attractive flame, making it ideal for fireplaces and open fires.
• High heat output: Birch gives good heat, though not as long-lasting or intense as denser hardwoods like ASH or OAK.
• Pleasant aroma: It has a light, slightly sweet smell when burning.

Burning characteristics

• Burn speed: Medium-fast. It burns quicker than hardwoods like oak, so you may need to refuel more often.
• Coal production: Produces fewer long-lasting embers compared to denser woods.

Best uses

• Fire starters (thanks to the bark)
• Quick warmth in the evening
• Mixing with slower-burning hardwoods to balance heat and burn time

Bottom line

Birch is excellent if you want a fire that’s easy to start and gives immediate warmth. For longer burns, it’s best combined with denser woods like ASH or OAK.

Birch is the favourite of all Scandinavian countries and when using this wood it is easy to see why. Kiln Dried Birch logs emit an astonishing amount of heat – perhaps more than any other firewood due to their natural oils. Our kiln dried birch is force-dried to below 20% moisture content. This optimum moisture content gives you a much cleaner, hotter, consistent burn than any seasoned firewood out there. Our kiln-dried birch logs burn a little quicker than most other firewoods however pound for pound they are the best value in kilowatt output. One of our all-time bestsellers, the feedback we have received for this lovely firewood is consistently high. Do not hesitate to order this best-selling birch firewood.