Buying firewood shouldn’t be complicated – but for many homeowners in Northern Ireland, it is. Prices vary wildly, moisture levels aren’t always honest, and some suppliers sell wood that looks like a bargain but ends up costing far more in the long run.
Here’s how to spot genuine value firewood, avoid cheap low-quality logs, and understand why McAuley’s offers some of the best value firewood in Northern Ireland.
The Problem With “Cheap” Firewood
Many low-cost firewood bags are:
Wet or unseasoned
Mixed with inferior softwood
Low weight but sold as “full bags”
Imported cheaply with no quality standards
Inconsistent from one order to the next
Wet firewood is the biggest issue – if logs aren’t properly dried, they barely burn. You end up using twice as many logs, producing excess smoke, and clogging your flue with soot.
So the cheap option quickly becomes the expensive one.
What Makes Firewood “Good Value”?
Value isn’t just price, it’s what you get per burn.
Quality firewood should:
Have moisture content below 20%
Burn hot and efficiently
Require fewer logs per fire
Be properly sized, split, and ready to use
Come from a supplier with consistent quality
This is where kiln-dried firewood shines.
Why McAuley’s Firewood Is Better Value
Even though our prices are competitive, the real saving is in performance.
✔ Kiln-dried for maximum heat
You use fewer logs to heat your home.
✔ Locally sourced timber
No cheap imported waste wood – just quality hardwood from our tree surgery work.
✔ Larger, fuller bags than many competitors
We don’t shrink the quantity to appear cheaper.
✔ Stable, consistent quality every time
You know exactly what you’re getting.
✔ Long burn times
Hardwoods like ash, oak, and beech keep heat longer, giving you better value per hour.
How to Avoid Poor-Quality Firewood
Here’s what to ask before buying:
Is the wood kiln-dried or seasoned?
What is the moisture content? (Under 30% is essential.)
What species are included? (Hardwoods = better value.)
Is the wood locally sourced?
Are the bags full, consistent and ready to burn?
If a supplier can’t answer these – walk away.
Why Value Matters More in Northern Ireland
In NI winters, you burn a lot of firewood, often daily.
Quality matters because:
Wet wood burns poorly
You need more logs
You create extra soot
You risk damaging your stove or flue
You waste money over the season
Choosing good firewood can save hundreds over a winter.
McAuley’s: The Best Value Firewood in NI
Local. Sustainable. Kiln-dried.
Delivered within 25 miles.
Genuine value you can see and feel every time your stove lights.
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