Briquettes vs Kiln-Dried Logs:
A ‘tonne bag’ is not a tonne of logs!
Do your homework! Make an informed decision when buying your fuels.
One dumpy bag / tote bag / builder’s bag of logs will vary in volume – anything from 500 litres to 900 litres. They are never one tonne; a ‘tonne bag’ of logs will generally weigh between 200-300kg – more if they are wet logs, but not a tonne. They’re called ‘tonne bags’ because when you fill them with sand or similar heavy aggregates, some of them will weigh a metric tonne. One metric tonne of kiln-dried logs actually fills about four and a half dumpy bags.
Locally here in Dumfries, a dumpy of kiln-dried logs will cost anything from £60-£120 pounds. We took an average price of £90 per 850L bag. Seasoned logs are much cheaper – but they’re also wetter. Many logs are sold fresh as well – this means up to 80% of the weight can be water. Ask your supplier about moisture content. If you’re local, you can order logs through us or from Beaver Logs . Check that your fuels meet the Woodsure Ready to Burn requirements. View our Woodsure certified fuels here.
Briquettes vs Kiln-Dried Logs: Wood Briquette Weights
When it comes to Briquettes vs Kiln-Dried Logs, it’s easier to calculate with wood briquettes. Our calculations are based on 1000kg vs 1000kgs of logs. Make your decision based on accurate facts and figures. Most pallets of wood briquettes will be sold at 960kg to allow for safe transport (maximum taillift handling weights need pallets to be below one tonne). Read about the benefits of burning wood briquettes on our blog post . Briquettes have huge advantages over logs when it comes to value, heat and cleanliness.
