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 log weighs around 2.5kg, making them a natural choice for larger stoves. They’re easy to break in half for smaller fireboxes too.
What are Beech Nestro made from?
Beech Nestro are made from pure beech grindings. The sawdust comes from a German company producing high-end beech buildings and flooring.
Nothing artificial is added. They contain no chemicals or binders and are held together by compression alone.
What are they like to burn?
Beech Nestro give out plenty of heat with an attractive flame. Because the sawdust is finely ground and highly compressed, the 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 naturally vary between appliances and according to the airflow.
Which stoves are they 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, simply break each 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.
If you’re not sure whether they’ll suit your stove, try our Wood Briquette Finder.
Should I break them before burning?
We recommend breaking them in half for most stoves. Beech Nestro expands a little as it burns, so it’s important to leave enough room between the fuel and the stove glass.
They’re easy to split. Sharply tapping two heat logs together should break one cleanly in half. For a very small stove, you can divide them into smaller pieces.
Can I use them in an open fire?
Yes. Beech Nestro burns well in open fires as well as stoves.
Depending on the size of your fire, use a whole log or break it into more manageable pieces before burning.
Can I burn Beech Nestro with other fuels?
Yes. They can be used alone as your main fuel or combined with other briquettes and logs.
We often pair Beech Nestro with UK Hardwood Briquettes. The UK Hardwood is quicker to light and reach temperature, while the dense Beech Nestro gives a longer, steadier burn.
They also work well with RUF Oak when you want a long-burning combination with plenty of heat.
Are they 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 firelighter, kindling or a faster-lighting briquette, then place the Beech Nestro on top. You can also split one into thinner slices, which will catch more easily.
Our guide to lighting a fire explains the method we use in our own stoves.
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 dry and has been checked to ensure it is pure wood without additives or binders.
Read more in our guide to Ready to Burn wood fuel.
Technical details
- Composition: 100% clean beech grindings
- Calorific value: 5.0kWh per kilogram
- Burn time: two heat logs can last for up to four hours
- Maximum water content: 8%
- Maximum ash content: 0.9%
- Compression density: approximately 1,200kg/m³
- Product standards: produced from PEFC woodland and Ready to Burn
- Heat log size: approximately 295mm × 95mm
- Weight per heat log: approximately 2.5kg
- Pack size: four heat logs, approximately 10kg
How should Beech Nestro be stored?
Beech Nestro must be kept completely dry.
Good storage options include a watertight shed, dry garage, porch, conservatory or dry outbuilding. Packs can also be kept inside the house or in a watertight plastic garden store.
An open log store isn’t suitable for briquettes. Avoid uncovered outdoor areas and buildings that are damp or humid. If the logs absorb moisture, they’ll begin to swell and can eventually turn back into sawdust.
Is the packaging waterproof?
No. The plastic around each pack is there to hold the logs together and isn’t always fully sealed. It shouldn’t be treated as waterproof packaging.
Pallets are also plastic wrapped for the journey. This gives temporary protection from the weather but isn’t suitable for outdoor storage. Please make sure you can move the fuel under cover or protect it when it arrives.
Check with your local authority to find out whether the packaging can be recycled in your area.
What quantities can I order?
Beech Nestro is available in several quantities:
- Mix Your Own Pallet: one 10kg pack
- Express Pack: two 10kg packs — 20kg
- Quarter Pallet: 24 packs — 240kg
- Half Pallet: 48 packs — 480kg
- Three-Quarter Pallet: 72 packs — 720kg
- Full Pallet: 96 packs — 960kg
Each pack contains four heat logs. Current prices and availability are shown in the purchasing options above.
What should I know about delivery?
The pallet prices shown include delivery to most of mainland UK. Some mainland and ofshore addresses may carry an additional charge, which can be checked using our postcode checker.
Express Packs are sent with APC. They offer a next-working-day service to most of the UK, although delivery takes two to five days in some areas. Next-working-day delivery isn’t guaranteed.
Pallet orders are delivered kerbside by The Pallet Network (TPN), usually on an 18-tonne lorry with a tail lift.
A smaller 7.5-tonne vehicle can only be requested for orders weighing no more than 720kg. Select the Access Restrictions option at checkout and mention the smaller vehicle in your order notes.
Please read our pallet delivery information before ordering. If you’re unsure about access, call us on 01387 731 210 and we’ll be happy to help.
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.
Choose the quantity you need from the options above and add it to your basket.
