What are the Logs made of?
Kiln dried timber residues from timber processing & manufacturing operations
What is Briquetting?
Briquetting is the name given to the mechanical process of densification or compaction.
Are any chemicals, glues, binders used to hold the logs together?
Absolutely none! It is just pressure, temperature & the naturally occurring lignins that bind the particles together
Is any of the material sourced from Old Growth Forests?
No. All material is sourced from sustainable timber plantations.
How long can I store the Logs?
The logs themselves can be stored almost indefinitely provided they are kept out of direct sunlight and away from rain.
How long will the logs burn for?
Burn time is a function of log density and air flow. The density is fixed at ~1,100kg/m3 by the briquetting process. Therefore it is air flow that will determine burn time. On average a log will burn for up to 1 hour in a Woodheater with primary & secondary air flow controls
Do you sell the logs outside Australia?
Unfortunately not. We are a National manufacturer & supplier only.
Is the company Australian?
Yes. 100% Australian owned and operated
Where does the equipment come from?
The briquetting press was manufactured in Basel, Switzerland & these machines are still made there today
Is the packaging recyclable?
Yes. The bags are woven Polypropylene with a very thin Polyethylene moisture barrier laminated to the inside
How long has the company been operating?
The company started life in Adelaide, South Australia in 1963 trading as Prest Wood & has been manufacturing continuously since that time
Do I need kindling to start the fire?
No. Kindling is not required. Simply hit one log with another to create a few smaller pieces, stack them around a fire starter, light it and away you go.
Do the logs spark?
No. All the material is kiln dried to remove the moisture & as an additional step everything is passed through a hammer mill where it is ground & sized. Any residual gum knots are therefore removed & cannot explode.