Slattery's Fuel

29/04/2024

There's still a chill there in the evenings so we'll definitely be lighting the fire tonight! Anyone else? 🔥 🐶 🤗

27/04/2024

Our ultra-dry, seasoned firewood kindling is packed in a conveniently sized, weatherproof polythene bag and is effective at getting fires off to a great start.

Dried to a moisture level of less than 20% in a purpose-built kiln, Homefire kindling is Ready to Burn and FSC-certified. Our wood comes from sustainably managed forests in Latvia. We work with the Latvian Forestry Commission to ensure that we plant more than the trees we chop down whilst growing the originally forested land.

23/04/2024

I’m sure we all conjure up an image in our heads of sitting by our fireplace on a cold night and listening to the crackling sounds of your logs burning in the fire. But is a crackling fire actually a good thing? If you have picked up some firewood and it doesn’t crackle - should you be disappointed? We’ve decided to look into what makes firewood crackle and pop and whether or not this is actually desirable.

🔥 So what makes wood crackle?
So - does dry wood crackle, alongside other types of firewood? Most firewood when burning will produce a crackling sound to some extent, however, excess or constant crackling and popping is usually found in wood that hasn’t been dried properly. When firewood is burned, it goes through a process called combustion. To be more specific, it is the cellulose that is found in the wood mixing with oxygen to produce heat. This is what causes a crackling sound. If you’re asking yourself ‘what wood crackles the most?’, wood with a high moisture content is your answer.

🔥 Should kiln dried logs make a crackling sound?
Kiln dried logs have a low moisture content because they have been dried out in a kiln over a period of time. This ensures that the moisture in the wood is low and Ready To Burn certified, resulting in a moisture level of less than 20%.
Reducing the moisture in the firewood will also reduce the crackling and popping sounds you hear when burning our wood. The crackling and popping can also be reduced with seasoning your firewood, however this process takes a lot longer (sometimes 1 - 2 years!) but it also helps to reduce moisture in the wood.

🔥 Crackling firewood and efficiency
So - if kiln dried wood and ‘wet’ wood both still make a crackling noise when burnt, what’s wrong with burning wood that makes a lot of noise?
The more the wood crackles and pops when burning, the higher moisture content there is in the wood. But why is this bad for you? Wet or unseasoned wood will create a lot of smoke and give off excess emissions, meaning it isn’t good for the environment and isn’t ideal for efficiency either.

🔥 Wood that crackles and pops will likely give off much less heat.
Another reason a crackling fire isn’t necessarily a good thing is safety. If you have an open fire, the crackling noise can cause bits of wood to jump out of the fire. This could potentially cause safety issues, especially if they land on your carpet or around young children or pets at home.

🔥 Reduce crackling with kiln dried logs
While we all love the idea of a fire crackling and popping away while giving off a lot of heat, the reality is that it’s better left to the imagination.
Kiln dried firewood won’t produce a whole lot of noise when it is burned, however, it will burn for longer, be more environmentally friendly and produce much more eco-efficient heat.
Not to worry though - if you want that crackling fire sound in your living room, you can find hours upon hours of it on YouTube. For a real fire, it’s best to have it (nearly) silently burning away!

🔥 Get your kiln dried firewood today
Our great value kiln dried logs are dried to a moisture level of less than 20%, making them a great low smoke emissions fuel. Benefit from ready to burn logs that give fantastic results every time and are available in a range of sizes from bulk bags to handy bags. What’s more, our kiln dried logs can be delivered straight to your log store.

15/04/2024

The wind chill 🌬️ is skinning out there today 🥶
Why not pop into us if you need to stock up while we wait for the warmer weather to come our way! ☀️

Cool🥶 & windy🍃 this afternoon with sunny spells & scattered showers🌦️, some heavy with the chance of hail & an isolated thunderstorm across the northwest⛈️.

Showers will become more confined to the northern half of the country this evening.

Highs🌡️ of 7 to 10°C.

14/04/2024

Sunday nights are for ✔️ feet up ✔️fire lighting ✔️ movie on the tv

09/04/2024

Kiln Dried Logs
Dried to a moisture level of less than 20% in a purpose-built kiln, Homefire Kiln Dried Hardwood Logs are Ready to Burn and FSC certified.
Our wood comes from sustainably managed forests in Latvia, and we work with the Latvian Forestry Commission to ensure that we plant more than the trees we chop down, whilst growing the original forested land.

07/04/2024

Sunday night by the fire, feet up and relaxing

04/04/2024

is heading our way this Saturday so if you need to stock up with fuel be sure to call into us before the storm hits!

03/04/2024

Homefire Supertherm
As a manufactured fuel, smokeless Supertherm will always be consistent in size, but more importantly, consistent in quality. It is a low smoke fuel that emits 25% less CO2 than traditional house coal. It has built a reputation as a high-quality smokeless coal that creates a high heat output without leaving lots of ash. It’s suitable for use in a smokeless zone.

30/03/2024

Happy Easter everyone! Don't forget the clocks go forward 1 hour at 1AM tomorrow!

29/03/2024

We are closed today, Good Friday and will be open again in the morning at 9am.

Our Easter Opening Hours 🐣
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our valued customers and friends for the support and patience they have shown us in recent times, it is greatly appreciated.

26/03/2024

Our Easter Opening Hours 🐣
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our valued customers and friends for the support and patience they have shown us in recent times, it is greatly appreciated.

20/03/2024

Happiness is feet up, cuppa in hand and a roaring fire keeping you warm and toasty ♥️🔥
Happy International Day of Happiness 2024 😊

19/03/2024

As a manufactured fuel, Supertherm will always be consistent in size but more importantly, consistent in quality. It has built a reputation as a high-quality smokeless coal that creates a high heat output without leaving lots of ash.

With smoky coal now banned, Supertherm smokeless coal is suitable for use in closed appliances and open fires. It is super easy to light and longer-lasting, giving you more heat for your money, and it also burns with an attractive flame. 🔥

17/03/2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day 🇮🇪☘️

16/03/2024

Back to back Six Nations Champions! 🏆

13/03/2024

Rain, rain, go away! ☔️ 🌧 What a day, it feels like the rain is never going to stop 😐
Anyone else dreaming 💭 of being curled up on the couch, toasting their toes in front of their fire 😍 🔥

10/03/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers out there. Hopefully you've all had a wonderful day & are relaxing now with your feet up 💕