What Are Firelogs
Created to replace the traditional wood fireplace log, firelogs are manufactured by compressing sawdust into a log.
There are two types of firelog. One is comprised solely of compressed sawdust and the other is made up of sawdust which is blended with paraffin and mechanically extruded into logs. Both types of firelog are manufactured for ease of lighting.
Benefits of fire logs
- Easy lighting
- Firelogs are light in weight
- Makes use of discarded wood for production
- Standard size throughout facilitates handling and storage
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Each load of Firewood is 25 bags of firewood, weighing 200kg. (Free delivery in Johannesburg, usually next work day). Note: we only take orders online and accept only payment by cash on delivery. Prices correct at 5 April 2024
Disadvantages of firelogs
- Use of chemicals for ease of lighting adds to carbon emissions
- Materials used for firelog production are not consistent between producers
- Presence of non flammable matter in the mix can cause ineffective fires and lead to unplanned cleaning of fireplace and chimney
Differences between firewood and firelogs
| Firewood | Firelogs |
| Naturally occurring | Man made |
| Necessary to season | Instantly available for burning |
| There are different kinds of firewood for different purposes | Firelogs are standard and are made for the common purpose of fire |
| Lighting of a wood fire needs a bit of skill and takes a short while to complete the lighting process | Made for easy lighting, and in some cases contains paraffin for easier lighting |
| Burns for a long period | Burn out faster than logs |