Description

Goldies Heat Logs – Softwood Nestro for Small Stoves

Goldies are premium-grade softwood heat logs made from sawdust sourced from sustainably managed Scottish forests. Shorter than a standard Nestro, they’re particularly well suited to smaller stoves and open fires.

They give excellent heat with an attractive flame, while the hole through the centre improves airflow and helps them burn well.

What are Goldies Heat Logs made from?

Goldies are made from mixed softwood sawdust from sustainably managed Scottish forests. The sawdust is compressed into short, dense Nestro heat logs.

They contain no additives, chemicals or artificial binders. The untreated wood by-product is held together by compression alone.

What are they like to burn?

Goldies produce excellent heat with an attractive flame. Their active burn time is approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, although this will vary depending on your stove, flue and airflow settings.

The hole through the centre allows air to move through the log, helping it burn evenly.

Which stoves are Goldies suitable for?

At approximately 200mm long, Goldies are a good choice for smaller stoves where a standard Nestro heat log may be too large.

They can also be broken into smaller pieces when lighting the fire or when using them in a particularly small firebox.

If you’re unsure whether Goldies are right for your stove, our Wood Briquette Finder can help.

Can I use Goldies on an open fire?

Yes. Goldies are suitable for open fires as well as wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves.

Their compact size makes them easy to position, and they provide strong heat with a lively, attractive flame.

Do I need to break them before burning?

Goldies are shorter than standard Nestro heat logs, so they may fit into your stove without being broken.

However, you can break them into smaller pieces when starting the fire or if your stove has a very small firebox. Make sure there is enough room for the fuel to burn safely without pressing against the stove glass.

Can Goldies be used in a Smoke Control Area?

Goldies are suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas when burned in a DEFRA-approved appliance.

They’re Ready to Burn certified and meet FSC standards. You can find out more in our guide to Ready to Burn wood fuel.

Technical details

• Composition: 100% softwood sawdust
• Calorific value: 4.8 kWh per kilogram
• Active burn time: approximately 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
• Maximum water content: less than 10%
• Maximum ash content: 0.9%
• Compression density: 1,100kg/m³
• Product standards: FSC and Ready to Burn
• Heat log size: approximately 200mm × 70mm
• Weight per heat log: approximately 1.48kg
• Pack size: five heat logs, approximately 7.4kg

How should Goldies Heat Logs be stored?

Goldies must be kept completely dry.

A watertight shed, dry garage, porch, conservatory or dry outbuilding is suitable. They can also be stored inside your home or in a watertight plastic garden store.

Don’t keep them in a traditional open log store, an uncovered outdoor area or a damp building. Heat logs are already very dry and will absorb moisture if exposed to it. Once damp, they begin to expand and can eventually turn back into sawdust.

Is the packaging waterproof?

No. The packs are wrapped in plastic to hold the heat logs together, but the wrapping isn’t always fully sealed or waterproof.

Pallets are also plastic wrapped to protect them during transport. This provides temporary protection from the weather but isn’t suitable for outdoor storage. Make sure you can move the fuel under cover or protect it when it arrives.

Please check with your local authority to see whether the packaging can be recycled in your area.

What quantities can I order?

Goldies are available in several quantities:

• Mix Your Own Pallet: one 7.4kg pack
• Quarter Pallet: 34 packs — approximately 252kg
• Half Pallet: 67 packs — approximately 496kg
• Three-Quarter Pallet: 100 packs — 740kg
• Full Pallet: 130 packs — 962kg

Each pack contains five heat logs. Current prices and availability are shown in the purchasing options above.

What should I know about delivery?

All displayed pallet prices include delivery to most mainland UK addresses. Offshore addresses may have an additional charge, which can be checked using our postcode checker.

Pallet orders are delivered kerbside by The Pallet Network (TPN), normally on an 18-tonne lorry with a tail lift.

If you need a smaller 7.5-tonne vehicle, your order must weigh no more than 720kg. This means the three-quarter and full pallets cannot be delivered on a 7.5-tonne vehicle. Select the Access Restrictions option at checkout and request the smaller vehicle in your order notes.

You’ll find more information in our pallet delivery guide. If you’re unsure whether a lorry can reach your property, call us on 01387 731 210 before ordering.

Why choose Goldies Heat Logs?

Goldies are compact, high-quality heat logs made from sustainably sourced Scottish softwood sawdust. Their shorter length makes them particularly convenient for smaller stoves, although they also burn well on open fires.

They provide excellent heat with an attractive flame, contain no additives or chemicals, and are FSC and Ready to Burn certified.

Choose the quantity you need from the options above and add it to your basket.