When choosing firewood, it’s easy to focus on price — especially when cheaper species like birch or alder seem to offer quick savings. But when you factor in heat output, burn time, and overall performance, the best value often comes from premium hardwoods like ash.
At Aberdeenshire Logs, we believe that understanding the difference between price and value helps our customers make smarter choices — and enjoy warmer, cleaner, and more efficient fires all season long.
🔥 Price: What You Pay Up Front
Lower-priced firewood such as alder or birch is widely available. These species are fast-growing, lightweight and easy to process, which keeps their purchase price lower.
However, because they burn quickly and produce less heat per log, you’ll need to use (and buy) more of them to achieve the same level of warmth as a premium hardwood like ash.
🌳 Value: What You Get in the Long Run
“Value” is about what your firewood actually gives you over time — consistent heat, lower fuel consumption, and a cleaner, more enjoyable burn.
Ash logs are widely regarded as one of the best firewood species in the UK for their excellent balance of density, moisture content, and burn quality. Even when compared to other hardwoods, ash stands out for its steady, long-lasting heat and minimal smoke output.
Ash vs. Birch vs. Alder: A Clear Comparison
| Firewood Type | Burn Time | Heat Output (kWh/kg) | Smoke & Residue | Ease of Lighting | Overall Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Logs | Long & steady | 4.2 | Very clean burn | Easy, even slightly green | ★★★★★ |
| Birch Logs | Medium | 4.1 | Can produce tar if unseasoned | Very easy | ★★★★☆ |
| Alder Logs | Fast burning | 3.7 | Burns quickly, more ash residue | Easy | ★★☆☆☆ |
When you choose kiln-dried ash logs, you’ll spend less time reloading your stove and more time enjoying consistent, comfortable heat.
That efficiency translates directly into real savings — not just in pounds, but in effort and satisfaction.
💡 Efficiency = True Savings
At first glance, birch or alder might seem cheaper per load. But because ash logs produce up to 30% more usable heat, you’ll actually need fewer logs — and fewer deliveries — throughout the winter.
That’s what we mean when we say: price is what you pay, but value is what you get.
🏡 The Comfort and Quality of Hardwood Heat
There’s nothing quite like the warmth from a Kiln-Dried Ash Log. The heat is steady and radiant, filling your home with lasting comfort rather than short bursts of heat that fade quickly.
At Aberdeenshire Logs, our premium hardwood logs are carefully kiln-dried to ensure every log delivers maximum energy, minimal moisture and a clean, efficient burn — perfect for wood burners, open fires, and log stoves alike.
✅ Choose Value — Choose Ash from Aberdeenshire Logs
When it comes to firewood, the best value doesn’t come from the cheapest option. It comes from wood that burns longer, cleaner, and hotter — giving you more warmth for every pound spent.
If you’re looking for high-quality hardwood logs in Aberdeenshire, choose ash logs from Aberdeenshire Logs and experience the difference for yourself.
Order premium quality kiln-dried ash firewood today and enjoy a warmer, more efficient burn all winter long.
👉 www.aberdeenshirelogs.co.uk
