Help & Advice

The Down Low on Carbon Monoxide (CO): Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a dangerous gas you can’t see or smell. Learn the signs, what to do immediately, and how to prevent CO with servicing, sweeping, ventilation and alarms.

Kiln-Dried Logs For Cosy Christmas Fires: What To Buy, How To Store, When To Order

Christmas at home calls for a fire that lights first time, throws out real heat and looks the part. If you have been battling with damp logs and a smoky...

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Skip the Wait: Visit the Dawsons Fuels Coal Merchant Cash and Carry

Did you know Dawsons Fuels offers more than just nationwide delivery? While thousands of customers rely on us for pallet deliveries across the UK, we know that sometimes you need...

Buying Advice Firewood Guide Kiln Dried Logs

Birch, Ash, Oak or Hornbeam? The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Wood for Burning

Choosing the right firewood can be the difference between a roaring, cosy fire and a smoky struggle. At Dawsons Fuels, we often get asked: "Which type of wood is best...

Buying Advice DEFRA Approved Firewood

What is the Woodsure Ready to Burn Scheme?

If you have purchased firewood recently, or if you are new to the world of log burners, you will likely have noticed a distinctive red and orange flame logo appearing...

DEFRA Approved Heat Logs Kiln Dried Ash Logs

Firewood Buying Guide: Understanding Log Volumes and Bag Sizes

When ordering firewood online, it can be difficult to visualise exactly how much wood you are actually getting. Is a "large crate" better value than a pallet of bags? How...

A picture of a cosy living room being heated by a multi-fuel stove burning smokeless fuel.

Briquettes DEFRA Approved Multi Fuel Stove

How to Light Smokeless Fuel: A Guide to a Roaring Fire

There is nothing quite like the glow of a real fire on a cold evening. However, if you are used to burning traditional house coal or wood, making the switch...

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The Ultimate Guide to Storing Kiln-Dried Firewood

You’ve made a smart investment in high-quality, kiln-dried logs to heat your home. They're perfectly dried, guaranteed to have a low moisture content, and are 'Ready to Burn' for a hot,...

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What is Wet Wood? The Hidden Dangers of Unseasoned Logs

You may have heard the terms 'wet wood', 'green wood', or 'unseasoned logs', but what do they actually mean? And more importantly, why does it matter so much what kind...

Wood & Smokeless Fuel: How to Get the Best of Both Worlds

You can burn wood and smokeless fuel together in a multi-fuel stove by using the “composite fire” method: light a hot fire with Ready to Burn kiln-dried logs first, then...

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Get Ready for Winter: Your Ultimate Fireplace and Fuel Checklist

As the autumn leaves begin to fall and a familiar chill returns to the air, there's no better feeling than the warmth and comfort of a real fire. But a...

How to Light the Perfect Fire: A Foolproof Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying than the roar and crackle of a real fire. But for every perfect fire, there are countless frustrating attempts that end in a wisp...