Hardwood vs Softwood Logs - Which Is Best for Your Fire?
Hardwood burns longer, softwood lights faster - but the most important factor is neither. Our guide to choosing the right firewood for your fire.
Read the guide →Practical guides from the Shelby Wood Company team on lighting fires, choosing firewood and getting the best from your log burner, BBQ or pizza oven. No jargon, just what actually works.
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How to Light a Log Burner in Under 5 Minutes
Struggling to light your log burner? Follow the simple Shelby method - firelighter, kindling, logs - for a quick, reliable fire every time.
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Hardwood burns longer, softwood lights faster - but the most important factor is neither. Our guide to choosing the right firewood for your fire.
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Natural wood wool or traditional firelighter blocks? We compare what's in them, how they burn and which works best for stoves, BBQs and pizza...
Read the guide →UK-made firelighters, kiln dried logs, kindling, briquettes and outdoor cooking fuel — delivered across the UK.