We had a lot of emails regarding the supply of dry firewood after a mail I sent out about wicker wood and turf baskets. Niall did a fair bit of legwork and the result is we’re now able to supply bulk bags of kiln dried birch firewood delivered nationwide. Our logs have a very low moisture content of between 15 and 20% making them ideal for use in wood burning stoves.
Moisture Content & Stoves
The moisture content of logs is probably the most important thing to consider when trying to get the most heat at the lowest cost from your stove. Timber with a high moisture content won’t burn efficiently and will tar up your stove glass and your chimney, the latter significantly reducing the life of your stove and increasing the risk of a chimney fire.
I burn a lot of wood at 
home and can tell you there is a huge difference in heat produced by unseasoned and seasoned logs. Most of my wood is my own and is only really ready for burning after sitting in the shed for two years. Most firewood delivered is freshly chopped meaning it has a moisture content of 45-50% and really isn’t suitable for a wood burning stove.
Damp wood needs to boil off the moisture (the hissing sound from the log) which takes a significant proportion of the energy that’s supposed to be heating your room. You can actually see by the photo above how dry the wood is by the cracks running through the logs, these aren’t stock photos but ones John, our intern, took today (by the way, aren’t the photos good?).
Our kiln dried wood comes in 0.7 cubic metre bags which is the same as a large bulk bag of soil. We strongly recommend you store the wood in a dry shed or other suitable wood storage box otherwise the wood will take on moisture and the benefit of the very dry wood will be diminished. Logs are delivered nationwide on a pallet truck and are on a limited trial basis so give us a shout if you’re interested. You can purchase our bulk kiln dried firewood logs here.
Rattan Wood and Turf Baskets.
We must have the largest selection of wicker and rattan fuel baskets in the country as Niall seems to have been bewitched by the stuff.
The quality is excellent as you can see in the pictures with all the baskets made from a very tight weave. We have a broad range of baskets ranging from our giant 26inch deep baskets to smaller and more manageable 14in by 14in basket.
These baskets are great for firewood but are also perfect for storing or carrying laundry, for waste paper, planters or an attractive towel store in the bathroom. The material is light and easy to carry with robust woven handles.
We are also keen to stock more Irish made willow products (in fact more Irish made everything) so if you are aware of anyone with a product which you think might suit our site please pass on their details or ask them to get in touch.
Dry Log Storage Box
We’ll be making a video for this on Thursday as it’s very difficult to get across just how substantial and sturdy it is from the photos.
The outdoor storage box is suitable for storing logs, coal, garden tools and equipment. It is exceptionally strong with ‘log cabin’ style interlocking boards 32mm thick making this a store that will last for years. Not to be confused with more flimsy versions you see in many garden centers.
The timber is pressure treated and comes pre assembled so no work for you to do. Apart from the hinges on the top there are no fixings, the interlocking joints hold it all together so nothing to go wrong.
Dimensions are 1.2m long x 0.6m wide by 0.9m high, you can view our outdoor garden storage chest here.
Ursula Heeney
can you please advise how much your log baskets are and how much 4delivery in Ireland.
Andrew
Hi Ursula
We have a number of log baskets in stock. I include a link to what we have, you can see prices on each product.
Delivery to anywhere in Ireland, no matter how many items you order is €3.95 tolal.
I hope this helps, please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Andrew
Sesilia
I have a fire place at my living room and I didn’t know where to put the logs. Thanks a lot for sharing these ideas. I think that one big basket will be a very good addition in my living room. Thanks!
paula o neill
Hi
Can u please give me a price list on your log baskets? Do they come with lining to stop bits of wood falling out which I have a problem with in some wicker baskets I have at present
Many thanks
Paula O Neill
Andrew
Hi Paula
Yes, many of our baskets come with hessian liners to prevent dust and smaller bits of wood escaping from the basket. We have a broad range of products, I include links to our website which shows the prices of all our baskets on the relevant product pages.
https://www.quickcrop.ie/category/baskets
If I can be of any more assistance please feel free to call me in the office on 01 524 0884.
Andrew – Quickcrop
Stephen
Please advise how much the Dry Log storage boxes are ? (including delivery costs to Limerick) Does it allow the wood to “breath” when stored in these boxes ?
Andrew
Hi Stephen.The garden chest storage boxes are €295.00 plus €3.95 delivery to Limerick giving a total of €298.95. The chest is closed and designed to keep wood dry so is more suitable for pre-dried timber rather than wet logs. I include the link the product for your convenience: https://www.quickcrop.ie/product/garden-chest–outdoor-storage-boxes
I hope this helps
Andrew
Paul Hawkins
Hi
I am interested in your dry log storage box.
Do you have them in stock and how much is it including delivery ?
Thanks,
Paul Hawkins
Andrew
Hi Paul. Yes, we have the log storage boxes in stock. The price is €295.00 plus €3.95 delivery giving a total of €298.95. I include a link to the relevant page: https://www.quickcrop.ie/product/garden-chest–outdoor-storage-boxes
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance, the office number is 01 524 0884 if you would like me to take an order over the phone.
Cheers,
Andrew
Paul Hawkins
Hi
Would you be able to let me know the internal dimensions of the log storage box.
Thanks,
Paul
Andrew
Hi Paul. Apologies for the late reply. We have one log chest in stock but will be discontinuing them once sold because they are difficult for us t ship. The internal dims are 44cm x 103cm.
Cecily
Hi, would love some of your firewood baskets. Can you deliver ?
Andrew
Hi Cecily
Thank you for your question and sorry for the late reply. Yes, we deliver nationwide for a flat fee of €3.95. If you would like to contact out office on 01 524 0884 we would be delighted to help you.