Understanding Ready to Burn Certification for Firewood Logs

What is Ready to Burn Certification?

Ready to Burn certification is a government-backed scheme designed to help homeowners easily identify cleaner, more efficient wood fuels for domestic use. Introduced by DEFRA and managed by Woodsure alongside HETAS, the scheme ensures that firewood meets strict standards for moisture content and performance. To qualify as Ready to Burn, wood fuel must have a moisture content of 20% or less, making it suitable for immediate use in log burners, stoves and open fires.

The certification plays an important role in improving air quality and reducing pollution from domestic burning. firewood with a high moisture content produces excessive smoke and harmful particulates, which can affect both health and the environment. By choosing Ready to Burn certified logs, customers benefit from a cleaner burn, improved heat output and reduced emissions, while also supporting wider efforts to improve air quality across the UK.

Ready to Burn certification is also a legal requirement under the Air Quality (Domestic Solid Fuels Standards) (England) Regulations 2020. These regulations restrict the sale of wet wood, particularly for firewood sold in volumes under 2m³. Certified suppliers must carry out regular moisture testing and are subject to ongoing audits to ensure standards are consistently met. The Ready to Burn logo on packaging provides a simple and reliable way for customers to identify compliant firewood at the point of purchase.

At UK Firewood Logs, we supply Ready to Burn certified firewood that meets all current legal and environmental requirements. Our kiln dried firewood logs are carefully processed and tested to ensure low moisture levels, helping them burn hotter and more efficiently with less smoke and residue. This means your firewood arrives ready to use straight away, without the need for further drying or seasoning.

Once delivered, correct storage is still important to maintain the quality of your firewood. Even kiln dried logs can absorb moisture if stored in damp or poorly ventilated conditions. Using a wood moisture meter allows you to check the moisture content of your logs both when they arrive and again before burning, giving you added peace of mind that your firewood remains within the recommended moisture level for efficient, clean burning.

Choosing Ready to Burn certified firewood, combined with good storage practices and simple moisture checks, helps ensure the best possible performance from your stove or fireplace while staying compliant with UK regulations.