Description
UK Hardwood Briquettes – Quick Heat for Smaller Stoves
UK Hardwood Briquettes are made in England from compressed hardwood sawdust. They’re easy to light, produce a lively flame and get up to temperature quickly.
We find them particularly useful in smaller stoves, where a large or very dense heat log can sometimes be too much. Each briquette is slim enough to fit into a compact firebox and can easily be broken by hand into shorter pieces.
Use them as the main fuel in a stove up to approximately 5kW; as a kindling replacement; or alongside a denser briquette when you want quick heat followed by a longer burn.
Quick facts
- Four briquettes in each 5kg pack
- Approximately 300mm long × 72mm diameter
- Made in England from mixed hardwood sawdust
- Easy to light and quick to produce heat
- Easy to break into smaller pieces
- No artificial additives or binders
- Ready to Burn certified
What quantities can I order?
UK Hardwood Briquettes are available in the following quantities:
- Express Pack: Four packs – approximately 20kg
- Quarter pallet: 48 packs – approximately 240kg
- Half pallet: 96 packs – approximately 480kg
- Three-quarter pallet: 144 packs – approximately 720kg
- Full pallet: 192 packs – approximately 960kg
- Mix Your Own Pallet: Individual 5kg packs
There are four briquettes in each pack.
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 UK Hardwood Briquettes made from?
UK Hardwood Briquettes are made from mixed hardwood sawdust left over from the production of hardwood mouldings for furniture.
Nothing artificial is added. The briquettes contain pure, untreated wood by-product with no chemicals or artificial binders. Compression alone holds the sawdust together.
They’re manufactured in England, and each 5kg pack contains four briquettes.
What are they like to burn?
UK Hardwood Briquettes light readily and produce heat quickly, with a good, lively flame.
They aren’t as densely compressed as products such as Beech Nestro or RUF Oak. This means they reach a high temperature faster, but they don’t burn for as long.
That isn’t necessarily a disadvantage. If you have a smaller stove, only want the fire on for a short time or need to bring a cold room up to temperature, a faster-burning briquette can be a better fit than a large, slow-burning heat log.
Burn time and heat output will vary according to your stove, chimney or flue, and airflow settings.
Are UK Hardwood Briquettes suitable for a small stove?
Yes. This is where UK Hardwood Briquettes really come into their own.
At approximately 72mm in diameter, they fit comfortably into many compact wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves. They’re particularly well suited to appliances with an output of up to approximately 5kW.
Each briquette is around 300mm long, but it can easily be broken into shorter sections to suit the size of your firebox.
If you’re unsure which briquette will suit your appliance, try our Wood Briquette Finder.
Can I use them to light the fire?
Yes. UK Hardwood Briquettes make an effective replacement for traditional kindling.
Break one or two briquettes into smaller pieces and arrange them around a natural firelighter. The broken edges catch easily and help the stove reach its operating temperature quickly.
We also use them to revive a fire that has started to fade. A few pieces placed on a bed of hot embers will usually bring back the heat and flame without having to rebuild the fire from the beginning.
Can they be used as the main fuel?
UK Hardwood Briquettes make a practical and economical main fuel for smaller stoves.
They burn more quickly than our densest briquettes, so you may need to add them more frequently. For a larger appliance or a fire that needs to last for several hours, we would normally combine them with a slower-burning fuel.
They’re designed for quick heat rather than the longest possible burn.
What can I burn them with?
UK Hardwood Briquettes can be used on their own or paired with a denser briquette.
One of our preferred combinations is UK Hardwood with Beech Nestro. The UK Hardwood catches quickly and gets the stove up to temperature, while the Beech Nestro provides a longer, steadier burn.
They also work well with RUF Oak when you want a compact combination with plenty of heat.
Can I burn UK Hardwood Briquettes on an open fire?
Yes. UK Hardwood Briquettes can be used on an open fire as well as in a suitable stove.
Break longer briquettes into shorter sections before adding them to the fire. Place them well back from the front, add them gradually and leave enough room around each piece because the briquettes may expand as they burn.
Don’t overload the fire, and always use a suitable fireguard.
Do they produce much dust?
You may find some loose sawdust in the pack, particularly if the briquettes have been broken during handling.
This is normal for a less densely compressed economy briquette and doesn’t affect how the fuel burns. Open and handle the packs carefully if you want to keep dust to a minimum.
Do UK Hardwood Briquettes expand while burning?
The briquettes may expand as they burn, so don’t pack the firebox too tightly.
Leave enough space around the fuel and keep it away from the stove glass. Breaking a full briquette into shorter sections makes it easier to position safely in a small firebox.
Every stove is different, so always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and take care not to overfill the firebox.
Are UK Hardwood Briquettes Ready to Burn?
Yes. UK Hardwood Briquettes are Ready to Burn certified.
The certification provides reassurance that the fuel is sufficiently dry and has been checked to ensure it is made from untreated wood without artificial additives or binders.
You can find out more in our guide to Ready to Burn wood fuel.
Technical details
- Material: Mixed hardwood sawdust
- Made in: England
- Additives or binders: None
- Briquette length: Approximately 300mm
- Briquette diameter: Approximately 72mm
- Weight per briquette: Approximately 1.25kg
- Pack contents: Four briquettes
- Pack weight: Approximately 5kg
- Product standard: Ready to Burn
- Best suited to: Smaller stoves and appliances up to approximately 5kW
How should I store UK Hardwood Briquettes?
Like all wood briquettes, UK Hardwood 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. Briquettes are already very dry and readily absorb moisture. If they become damp, they can swell and eventually break back down into sawdust.
Is the packaging waterproof?
No. The plastic wrapping around each pack is mainly there to hold the briquettes together. It may have small gaps and shouldn’t be treated as waterproof.
The complete pallet is also wrapped for protection during transport. This gives 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, which you can check using our postcode and delivery information.
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 UK Hardwood Briquettes 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 UK Hardwood Briquettes?
UK Hardwood Briquettes are a useful choice when you want a fuel that lights easily and produces heat quickly. They work particularly well in smaller stoves, can replace traditional kindling and are easy to break into pieces that fit your firebox.
Made in England from untreated hardwood sawdust, they contain no artificial additives or binders and are Ready to Burn certified. Use them on their own for quick heat or pair them with a denser briquette for a longer, steadier burn.
