When the sun is out and the log burner is the last thing on your mind, buying firewood probably feels unnecessary. But if you want to stay warm, save money, and avoid the winter rush, summer is actually the smartest time to order your logs. A little planning now can make a real difference to how comfortable, and how affordable, your winter turns out to be. Here’s why.
1. You Get Properly Seasoned, Ready to Burn Logs
Good firewood needs time to dry out before it burns efficiently. Even kiln dried logs benefit from being stored correctly once they arrive, so you have dry, low moisture wood ready the moment temperatures drop. Ordering in summer gives your logs plenty of time to settle in their storage space and reach their best possible burning condition, rather than being rushed straight from delivery to the fire.
Wood with too much moisture in it burns poorly. It smokes more, produces less heat, and can lead to a build up of creosote inside your chimney or flue. Giving your logs a full season to sit and dry properly means every fire you light in winter burns cleaner, hotter, and for longer.
2. You Avoid the Winter Rush
As soon as the weather turns cold, demand for firewood spikes across North Wales. Suppliers get busy, delivery slots fill up, and waiting times increase. Ordering in summer means you avoid the queue entirely. You’ll get your logs delivered on your schedule, not squeezed in between dozens of last minute winter orders.
We usually aim to deliver within seven days of purchase, but during busy periods this can take a little longer due to demand. Ordering ahead of the rush means you’re far more likely to get your firewood delivered quickly, at a time that actually suits you.
3. You’re Less Likely to Run Out Mid Winter
There’s nothing worse than realising your log store is empty in the middle of a cold snap. Stocking up early means you have a reliable supply on hand before you actually need it, so you’re never caught off guard by an unexpected cold week or a delivery delay during the busiest months of the year.
North Wales weather can turn quickly, and a sudden drop in temperature catches plenty of households out. Order early and you’ll already have logs stacked and ready while everyone else is just placing their first order of the season.
4. Better Prices and Multi Buy Discounts
Buying ahead of peak season often works out better value. Multi buy discounts on bulk orders mean the more you buy in one go, the more you save, and summer is the ideal time to take advantage of that without competing against winter demand.
5. Firewood Isn’t Just for Winter
Summer evenings call for firepits, and outdoor pizza ovens need a steady supply of good quality logs too. Stocking up now means you have logs ready for garden gatherings, barbecues, and warm summer nights outside, as well as a head start on your winter supply.
6. Proper Storage Time Makes All the Difference
Firewood needs a dry, well ventilated space to stay in top condition. Ordering early gives you time to sort out proper storage, whether that’s a log store, a covered rack, or a sheltered spot in the garden, so your logs stay dry and ready to burn whenever you need them.
Logs should be kept off the ground, covered on top while still allowing air to circulate, and positioned somewhere they won’t be soaked by rain. Sorting this out during summer, with no pressure and no cold weather to contend with, makes the whole process far easier.
Get Ahead This Summer
At Conwy Valley Logs, we deliver kiln dried, ready to burn firewood across North Wales, including Llandudno, Conwy, Llanrwst, and Colwyn Bay. Whether you’re after hardwood for a longer burn, softwood for a quick, hot fire, or loose logs for flexibility, ordering now means you’ll be fully stocked and ready long before the temperature drops.
Don’t wait for the first cold night to think about firewood. Order your logs today and enjoy a warm, stress free winter.
