Description
Beech Nestro – Premium Beech Heat Logs
Beech Nestro are large, densely pressed heat logs made in Germany from fine beech sawdust. They give off a great deal of heat, burn with an attractive flame and last well on the fire.
In our view, they’re the best briquette in the range. Each heat log weighs around 2.5kg, making them a natural choice for larger stoves. They’re also easy to break in half for smaller fireboxes.
Quick facts
- Four heat logs in each 10kg pack
- Approximately 295mm × 95mm
- Approximately 2.5kg per heat log
- Heat output of 5.0kWh/kg
- Two heat logs can last for up to four hours
- Maximum moisture content of 8%
- Maximum ash content of 0.9%
- No artificial additives or binders
- Ready to Burn certified
- Produced from PEFC woodland
What quantities can I order?
Beech Nestro is available in the following quantities:
- Express Pack: Two 10kg packs – approximately 20kg
- Quarter pallet: 24 packs – approximately 240kg
- Half pallet: 48 packs – approximately 480kg
- Three-quarter pallet: 72 packs – approximately 720kg
- Full pallet: 96 packs – approximately 960kg
- Mix Your Own Pallet: Individual 10kg packs
Delivery to most UK mainland postcodes is included in the pallet prices shown. Express Packs are sent separately by parcel courier.
Please note that the full pallet weighs more than 720kg and cannot be delivered on a smaller 7.5-tonne vehicle. It requires suitable access for an 18-tonne delivery vehicle.
Before ordering, please read our pallet delivery information. If you’re unsure whether an 18-tonne vehicle can reach your property, call us on 01387 731 210 and we’ll be happy to help.
What are Beech Nestro heat logs made from?
Beech Nestro is made from pure beech grindings. The sawdust comes from a German company that produces high-quality beech buildings and flooring.
Nothing artificial is added. The heat logs contain no chemicals or binders and are held together by compression alone.
What are they like to burn?
Beech Nestro gives off plenty of heat with an attractive flame.
Because the sawdust is finely ground and highly compressed, the heat logs are dense, clean to handle and produce very little dust.
Two logs can last for up to four hours, providing consistent heat without the stove needing constant attention. Burn time will vary depending on your appliance, chimney or flue, and airflow settings.
Which stoves are Beech Nestro suitable for?
Beech Nestro can be used in stoves and open fires of all sizes.
Their size and weight make them particularly useful in larger stoves. For most smaller appliances, break each heat log in half before putting it on the fire.
Half a Beech Nestro can provide plenty of heat for around one to two hours in a 5kW stove, although results will vary between appliances.
If you’re unsure whether they’ll suit your stove, try our Wood Briquette Finder.
Should I break Beech Nestro before burning?
We recommend breaking the heat logs in half for most stoves.
Beech Nestro expands slightly while burning, so it’s important to leave enough room between the fuel and the stove glass. For a very small stove, divide the logs into smaller pieces.
They’re relatively easy to split. Sharply tapping two heat logs together should break one cleanly in half.
Every stove is different, so always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and take care not to overfill the firebox.
Can I use Beech Nestro on an open fire?
Yes. Beech Nestro burns well on an open fire as well as in a suitable stove.
Depending on the size of your fire, use a whole heat log or break it into more manageable pieces before burning.
Beech Nestro expands slightly, so place the fuel well back from the front of the fire and leave enough room for it to expand safely. Add the logs gradually, don’t overload the grate and always use a suitable fireguard.
Can I burn Beech Nestro with other fuels?
Yes. Beech Nestro can be used alone as your main fuel or combined with other briquettes and logs.
It works particularly well alongside a quicker-lighting fuel. Use the faster-burning fuel to establish the fire, then add Beech Nestro for longer, steadier heat.
Only burn fuels approved by the manufacturer of your appliance.
Are Beech Nestro heat logs easy to light?
Their density means Beech Nestro can take a little more effort to light from cold.
The easiest approach is to establish the fire with a natural firelighter and kindling, then place the Beech Nestro on top once the fire is burning properly.
You can also split a heat log into thinner pieces, which will catch more readily.
Are Beech Nestro Ready to Burn certified?
Yes. Beech Nestro is Ready to Burn certified and produced from PEFC woodland.
Ready to Burn certification provides reassurance that the fuel is sufficiently dry and has been checked to ensure it is made from pure wood without artificial additives or binders.
You can find more information in our guide to Ready to Burn wood fuel.
Can I use Beech Nestro in a Smoke Control Area?
If you live in a Smoke Control Area, wood fuel must be burned in a DEFRA-approved appliance.
Ready to Burn certification relates to the fuel’s moisture content and quality. It does not mean the fuel can be burned in any appliance within a Smoke Control Area.
Always check the instructions for your appliance and the rules that apply in your area.
Technical details
- Composition: 100% clean beech grindings
- Made in: Germany
- Calorific value: 5.0kWh per kilogram
- Burn time: Two heat logs can last for up to four hours
- Maximum moisture content: 8%
- Maximum ash content: 0.9%
- Compression density: Approximately 1,200kg/m³
- Product standards: Produced from PEFC woodland and Ready to Burn certified
- Heat log size: Approximately 295mm × 95mm
- Weight per heat log: Approximately 2.5kg
- Pack contents: Four heat logs
- Pack weight: Approximately 10kg
How should Beech Nestro be stored?
Beech Nestro must be kept completely dry.
A dry garage, watertight shed, porch, conservatory or dry outbuilding is suitable. The packs can also be kept inside your home or in a watertight plastic garden store.
Don’t keep them in a traditional open-sided log store, an uncovered outdoor area or a damp building. The heat logs are already very dry and readily absorb moisture. If they become damp, they’ll begin to swell and can eventually turn back into sawdust.
Is the packaging waterproof?
No. The plastic wrapping around each pack is mainly there to hold the heat logs together. It may have small gaps and shouldn’t be treated as waterproof.
The complete pallet is also plastic wrapped for protection during transport. This provides some temporary protection from poor weather during delivery, but it isn’t suitable for outdoor storage.
Please make sure you can move the packs under cover when they arrive. Check with your local authority to find out whether the plastic packaging can be recycled in your area.
Is delivery included?
Delivery to most UK mainland postcodes is included in the pallet prices shown.
Some mainland and offshore addresses carry an additional surcharge. Enter your postcode using our postcode checker to confirm the delivery charge for your address.
Express Packs are sent separately by parcel courier. You can read more about this service in our parcel delivery information.
Pallet orders are delivered by our pallet courier, Palletline, rather than by one of our own vehicles. Pallet delivery normally takes three to five working days for most areas, and someone must be there to receive it.
How will my pallet be delivered?
Delivery is made at the kerbside using a tail-lift vehicle and pallet truck.
The pallet footprint is normally approximately 1.2m × 1m. The driver needs a firm, flat and level surface on which to unload. A pallet truck can’t move safely over gravel, grass, slopes, steps or uneven ground.
Deliveries are normally made on an 18-tonne lorry. As a rough guide, if a bin lorry can reach your property, an 18-tonne delivery vehicle should be able to as well. The driver will make the final decision about whether it is safe to enter your road.
The pallet will normally be left at the kerbside or where your bins are placed for collection.
What if access to my property is restricted?
If you need a smaller 7.5-tonne vehicle, your order must weigh no more than 720kg.
A quarter, half or three-quarter pallet of Beech Nestro can be carried on a 7.5-tonne vehicle. A full pallet weighs approximately 960kg and requires suitable access for an 18-tonne vehicle.
A 7.5-tonne vehicle is the smallest delivery vehicle we can request. If you need one, select the Access Restrictions option at checkout and add a note asking for a 7.5-tonne vehicle.
Why choose Beech Nestro?
Beech Nestro is a premium heat log that gives excellent heat with an attractive flame and a long, steady burn. The dense logs are clean to handle and produce very little dust.
Use them whole in a larger stove or open fire, or break them into smaller pieces for a more compact appliance. They can be burned alone or paired with a quicker-lighting fuel to get the fire established.
Made from pure beech grindings without artificial additives or binders, Beech Nestro is a dependable choice when you want powerful, sustained heat.
