Our kiln-dried hardwood firewood is primarily cut to approximately 15”-17” long and is typically 3”-6” in diameter. It is split, tumbled (which helps remove excess bark and debris) and then dropped directly into large steel baskets, where it undergoes an extensive kiln drying process. The kilns are specifically designed for firewood, meaning they reach extremely high temperatures, which significantly reduces the moisture content of the wood and kills all potential mold spores and/or pests. Once the kiln cycle is completed the wood is stored indoors until it is either packaged or delivered to the customer…once split, it never touches the ground again until delivered to our customers. Because the kilns operate similar to large convection ovens, the wood is consistently dried to a very low moisture content, and, because it has not been exposed to the elements, it will look almost like newly split wood. It is extremely clean, certified to be pest and mold-spore free, lights easily, and burns hot and consistent. It also produces significantly less smoke and ash, due to the low moisture content, which also reduces the amount of creosote (the black “ashy” looking byproduct created from wood-burning fires) buildup within chimneys and fireplaces, thereby reducing risks associated with chimney fires. With that being said, we continuously have kiln-dried hardwood firewood available all year long for deliveries and pick-ups. Based on our quality control measures and long kiln-drying cycle times, we are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy this clean, hot burning, dry firewood product. Once split from log form into firewood sizes, it never touches the ground until delivered to you, the customer. Kiln dried firewood offers a truly “next-level” firewood experience. This firewood is perfect for all fireplaces, fire pits (including Solo Stoves and Breeo pits), chimineas, wood stoves and all BBQ cooking usages. It is an all-natural premium product that is safe for all firewood uses, including (especially) cooking! Obviously, there is more handling, along with the cost of kiln-drying operations, so it makes kiln-dried hardwood firewood slightly more expensive than typical “seasoned” firewood, however, kiln-dried firewood is in a “league of its own” when it comes to easy lighting, a hot and consistent burn, and it creates much less smoke and ash, therefore ensuring for an overall great firewood experience. We, at East Coast Firewood, believe you should be spending more time enjoying your fires with friends and family instead of “fighting” with trying to get a good fire started.