Simple, Reliable Fire Starting
Get your fire established quickly with kiln-dried ash hardwood kindling and natural wood-wool firelighters. Designed for dependable ignition, they help create the strong first flame needed to light logs or charcoal with less effort.
Choose the Right Fire Starter
Firelighters provide the first easy-to-light flame. Kindling then creates a hotter, longer-lasting flame that transfers heat to larger logs or charcoal. For the quickest and most reliable start, use them together.
Step One
Fine strands of wood wool combined with natural wax create a convenient firelighter that catches easily and burns steadily. They remove the need for loose paper and make fire starting more predictable.
View Eco-FirelightersStep Two
Small, dry ash hardwood sticks catch from the firelighter and produce a strong, consistent flame. The kiln-drying process reduces moisture so the kindling lights efficiently and helps larger fuel establish.
View Bagged Ash KindlingFor Regular Users
Keep a reliable supply ready for regular stove use, hospitality, events or seasonal heating with a builder’s bag of kindling and multi-box firelighter bundles.
View Bulk KindlingDesigned for Dependable Ignition
Trying to light large logs or charcoal directly can lead to repeated relighting, excess smoke and wasted fuel. Dry, correctly sized starter materials build heat in stages and make the whole process easier.
Wood-wool firelighters catch readily, helping you create the first flame without relying on large amounts of paper.
Ash hardwood kindling burns at a consistent temperature long enough to help logs or charcoal ignite.
Our kindling is untreated virgin wood, while the firelighters use wood wool and natural wax rather than liquid accelerants.
Suitable for wood-burning stoves, open fireplaces, outdoor fire pits and barbecues when used according to the appliance instructions.
A Simple Four-Step Method
Always follow the instructions for your stove, fireplace, fire pit or barbecue. The arrangement may vary, but the principle is to allow space for airflow and build gradually from small fuel to larger fuel.
Make sure the appliance and air controls are ready and that the chimney, flue or outdoor cooking area has suitable ventilation.
Place one or more firelighters beneath a loose arrangement of dry kindling, leaving gaps so air can circulate.
Light the firelighter and allow the kindling to catch fully. Avoid disturbing the arrangement while the flame develops.
Once the kindling is burning strongly, add appropriately sized logs or charcoal gradually without smothering the flame.
Wood-Burning Stoves and Fireplaces
Dry kindling and natural firelighters are suitable for many wood-burning stoves and fireplaces. They provide a controlled first flame that helps kiln-dried logs ignite without the need for liquid fuel or treated scrap wood.
BBQs and Outdoor Cooking
Natural wood-wool firelighters are a convenient way to establish lumpwood charcoal without lighter fluid. Once the firelighter is burning, arrange charcoal around it while maintaining airflow and allow the fuel to heat fully before cooking.
Keep Them Dry and Ready
Keep kindling and firelighters sealed or covered in a dry place. Damp material will be slower and more difficult to ignite.
Store unused fire-starting products away from open flames, hot appliances, sparks and other ignition sources.
Treat firelighters and matches as fire-starting materials and store them securely away from children and pets.
Do not burn painted, treated or contaminated offcuts. Use clean kindling and fuel suitable for the appliance or cooking method.
Product Questions
Select a question to learn more about ash hardwood kindling, wood wool, natural firelighters and suitable uses.
Kindling is small, dry wood used to start a fire. It catches more easily than larger logs and burns hot enough to help the main fuel ignite. Kindling makes it easier to start a wood fire or barbecue efficiently.
Firelighters are small, easy-to-ignite products designed to create the first flame when starting a fire. Natural versions are commonly made from wood wool and wax and provide a convenient alternative to loose paper.
Ash hardwood kindling is made from dense, high-quality wood known for dependable burning. Once properly kiln dried and cut into small pieces, it ignites readily and produces a consistent, high-temperature flame for starting larger fuel.
Wood wool is made from fine, thin strands of wood. Its light, open structure catches fire easily, so it is commonly combined with natural wax to create a firelighter that ignites quickly and burns steadily.
Our kindling is natural wood, while our wood-wool firelighters are made using wood fibres and natural wax. They provide a simple fire-starting option without synthetic liquid accelerants.
Our natural firelighters are made from wood wool and natural wax rather than chemical lighter fluid. Always follow the product and appliance instructions and allow the firelighter to burn away before cooking.
Natural wood-wool firelighters avoid the strong smell and potential residue associated with some chemical-based starters while still providing a quick and convenient flame.
Natural fire-starting products are easy to handle, do not require liquid accelerants and are suitable for a wide range of fires. Wood wool and wax also produce less unwanted odour than many traditional chemical starters.
Dry ash kindling creates a steady, high-temperature flame. Its density supports a useful burn time, allowing larger logs or charcoal to heat and ignite more reliably.
Yes. They are suitable for many wood-burning stoves, fireplaces, outdoor fire pits and barbecues. Use them only in an appropriate appliance with the ventilation required by the manufacturer, and never use charcoal-burning equipment indoors.
Natural wood-wool firelighters can be used to start suitable barbecue and cooking fuels. Place food on the grill only after the firelighter has fully burned away and the charcoal or wood has reached the correct cooking condition.
Our range combines dry ash hardwood kindling with convenient natural wood-wool firelighters. They offer dependable ignition without chemical liquid accelerants and are available in practical pack sizes for occasional or regular use.
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