{"id":42051,"date":"2025-05-09T20:04:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T18:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/?p=42051"},"modified":"2025-05-12T07:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T05:52:21","slug":"what-types-of-wood-are-most-commonly-used-in-briquettes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/briketten\/wat-zijn-houtbriketten-en-hoe-werken-ze\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten\/","title":{"rendered":"What types of wood are most commonly used in briquettes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0What types of wood are most commonly used in briquettes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wood briquettes are a popular and environmentally friendly fuel that is increasingly used as an alternative to traditional firewood. They are efficient, clean and easy to store. But not all <strong>wood briquettes<\/strong> are equal. The performance of a briquette strongly depends on the used <strong>wood species<\/strong>. In this article, you will discover which types of wood are most commonly used in briquettes and why these types are so suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1.webp\" alt=\"What types of wood are most commonly used in briquettes?\" class=\"wp-image-43068\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1.webp 1792w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-1536x878.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-500x286.webp 500w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-100x57.webp 100w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-1250x714.webp 1250w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-480x274.webp 480w, https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/welke-houtsoorten-worden-het-meest-gebruikt-in-briketten-1-600x343.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wat-zijn-houtbriketten-precies-PMzcDqJAVk\">What exactly are wood briquettes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wood briquettes<\/strong> are compressed blocks of wood waste such as sawdust, wood chips or shavings. Compressing these materials under high pressure without adding chemical binders creates a compact and efficient fuel. Briquettes are often used in stoves, fireplaces and biomass boilers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voordelen-van-houtbriketten-PMzcDqJAVk\">Advantages of wood briquettes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High energy value<\/strong>: thanks to low humidity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Little smoke and ash<\/strong>: cleaner burning than traditional firewood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainable<\/strong>: made from residual material from the wood industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to store<\/strong>: compact shape ensures efficient storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"waarom-is-de-houtsoort-belangrijk-bij-briketten-PMzcDqJAVk\">Why is the type of wood important with briquettes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of the <strong>wood type<\/strong> affects several properties of the briquette, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Burn time<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy value (kcal\/kg)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creation of smoke and ash<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Odour and flame formation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some types burn slower and give off more heat (like hardwood), while others ignite faster but last less (like softwood). Below we discuss the most common types of wood used in briquettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eikenhout-krachtig-hardhout-met-hoge-energiewaarde-PMzcDqJAVk\">Oak: powerful hardwood with high energy value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oak<\/strong> is one of the most popular hardwoods for making briquettes. It is known for its high density and long burn time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eigenschappen-van-eikenhout-PMzcDqJAVk\">Properties of oak:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Energy value:<\/strong> approx. 4.6 - 5.0 kWh\/kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low humidity:<\/strong> ideal for efficient combustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long burn time:<\/strong> perfect for long-lasting heat output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less smoke generation:<\/strong> cleaner combustion than softwood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oak wood briquettes are ideal for people who want to keep their stove or fireplace burning for a long time without constant refilling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beukenhout-stabiele-verbranding-met-weinig-rook-PMzcDqJAVk\">Beech wood: stable combustion with little smoke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beech wood<\/strong>, also a hardwood species, is often used in premium wood briquettes because of its excellent combustion properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voordelen-van-beukenhout-in-briketten-PMzcDqJAVk\">Benefits of beechwood in briquettes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Very clean combustion:<\/strong> little smoke and odour formation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low ash production:<\/strong> less cleaning after use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nice flame formation:<\/strong> suitable for fireplaces where atmosphere is important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy value:<\/strong> similar to oak (approx. 4.5 - 5 kWh\/kg)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to these properties, beechwood is very popular with users who value comfort as well as performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dennen-en-sparrenhout-snel-ontbrandend-zachthout-PMzcDqJAVk\">Pine and spruce: fast-burning softwood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softwoods such as pine or spruce are also widely used in wood briquettes. Although these species burn faster than hardwood, they have unique advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kernpunten-over-dennen-en-sparrenhout-PMzcDqJAVk\">Key points about pine and spruce:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rapidly flammable:<\/strong> ideal as kindling or to generate heat quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light fragrance:<\/strong> pleasant aroma during combustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower weight:<\/strong> easier to handle and transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Slightly lower energy value:<\/em> approx. 4 - 4.4 kWh\/kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Softwood briquettes are especially suitable for shorter heating sessions or to complement hardwood briquettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"berk-veelzijdig-en-efficient-brandend-houttype-PMzcDqJAVk\">Birch: versatile and efficient burning wood type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birch is a semi-hard wood type often chosen for its good balance between fast ignition and reasonable burn time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"berk-in-houtbriketten-biedt-PMzcDqJAVk\">Birch in wood briquettes offers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rapid ignition:<\/strong> useful for lighting fires<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pleasant smell:<\/em> slightly aromatic during combustion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Medium energy value:<\/em> approx. 4.3 - 4.7 kWh\/kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Low to medium ash formation:<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birch is often combined with other species to form hybrid briquettes that both ignite quickly and last a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mengsels-van-verschillende-houtsoorten-gebalanceerde-prestaties-PMzcDqJAVk\">Mixtures of different wood species: balanced performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some manufacturers choose to mix different types of wood to combine the advantages of each species. These so-called \"<a href=\"\/en\/hybride-houtbriketten\/\">hybrid briquettes<\/a>\" may, for example, consist of a mix of beech, oak and pine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voordelen-van-gemengde-houtbriketten-PMzcDqJAVk\">Advantages of mixed wood briquettes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Fast start-up and long burn time thanks to combination of softwood and hardwood.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cost-efficient by using locally available residual streams.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>More sustainable production process through optimal use of raw materials.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such blends offer excellent value for money for everyday household use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duurzaamheid-en-herkomst-van-het-gebruikte-hout-PMzcDqJAVk\">Sustainability and origin of wood used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nowadays, consumers increasingly value sustainability. It is therefore important that the wood used comes from responsibly managed forests. When buying, pay attention to labels such as FSC or PEFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duurzame-kenmerken-om-op-te-letten-PMzcDqJAVk\">Sustainable features to look out for:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsc.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link refers to an external website\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#fc6703; stroke:#fc6703; display:inline-block;\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-6-icon-path\">\r\n                            <g fill-rule=\"evenodd\" transform=\"matrix(0.5959368,0,0,0.5959368,-2.3837472,-2.2212188)\">\r\n                                <path d=\"m 40,24.965598 c 0,-0.552285 0.447715,-1 1,-1 0.552285,0 1,0.447715 1,1 0,3.469059 -0.129275,6.918922 -0.387834,10.349539 -0.334407,4.436897 -3.860867,7.963515 -8.297748,8.298115 C 29.895466,43.871087 26.457309,44 23,44 19.540669,44 16.100512,43.870937 12.679584,43.6128 8.2429399,43.278024 4.7167289,39.751579 4.3822446,35.314912 4.127407,31.934695 4,28.519214 4,25.068519 4,21.588185 4.1296049,18.127086 4.3888246,14.685273 4.723001,10.248145 8.2495818,6.7212457 12.68668,6.3866649 16.10527,6.128885 19.543061,6 23,6 23.552285,6 24,6.4477152 24,7 24,7.5522847 23.552285,8 23,8 19.593137,8 16.205509,8.1270043 12.837064,8.381003 9.3859872,8.6412326 6.6430914,11.384376 6.3831764,14.835476 6.1277288,18.227205 6,21.638202 6,25.068519 6,28.469267 6.1255362,31.834597 6.3765849,35.164557 6.6367394,38.615298 9.3793476,41.358088 12.830071,41.61847 16.200821,41.87282 19.590779,42 23,42 c 3.407228,0 6.795216,-0.127032 10.164018,-0.381085 3.450907,-0.260245 6.19371,-3.00317 6.453804,-6.454089 C 39.872604,31.784331 40,28.384605 40,24.965598 Z M 40.834267,5.7513115 c -0.09391,-0.015809 -0.190403,-0.024039 -0.288813,-0.024039 H 30.543365 c -0.552285,0 -1,-0.4477152 -1,-1 0,-0.5522847 0.447715,-1 1,-1 h 10.002089 c 2.058516,0 3.727273,1.6687569 3.727273,3.7272728 v 9.9999997 c 0,0.552285 -0.447715,1 -1,1 -0.552285,0 -1,-0.447715 -1,-1 V 7.4545455 c 0,-0.098534 -0.0083,-0.1951415 -0.0241,-0.2891685 L 30.340158,19.070833 C 29.397229,20.013522 27.983195,18.59913 28.926123,17.65644 Z\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\" \/>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pefc.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PEFC label (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link refers to an external website\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#fc6703; stroke:#fc6703; display:inline-block;\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-6-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locally produced = less transport = lower CO\u2082 emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always choose suppliers who are transparent about the origin of their raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about: What types of wood are most commonly used in briquettes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wat-is-het-verschil-tussen-hardhout-en-zachthoutbriketten-PMzcDqJAVk\">What is the difference between hardwood and softwood briquettes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardwood briquettes<\/strong>, such as those made of oak or beech, have a higher density and burn longer than softwoods such as pine or spruce. Softwoods ignite faster but have a shorter burn time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zijn-gemengde-briketten-beter-dan-enkelvoudige-PMzcDqJAVk\">Are mixed briquettes better than single briquettes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blends can combine advantages: fast ignition and long burn time. They are often cheaper than premium single hardwood briquettes but still offer good performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zitten-er-chemicalien-in-houtbriketten-PMzcDqJAVk\">Are there chemicals in wood briquettes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality briquettes contain no chemical additives. They are purely mechanically pressed from clean residual material such as sawdust or wood chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zijn-alle-soorten-geschikt-voor-open-haarden-PMzcDqJAVk\">Are all species suitable for fireplaces?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Some softwoods can cause more sparks. For open-flame fireplaces, beech or birch briquette is often more suitable because of their stable flame behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zijn-fsc-gecertificeerde-briketten-beter-PMzcDqJAVk\">Are FSC-certified briquettes better?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure! FSC-certified products guarantee that the wood used comes from sustainably managed forests with respect for people and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out which wood species are most commonly used in briquettes, such as beech, oak and softwood, and why these species are so popular.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[720,1],"tags":[906,860,858,848,861],"class_list":["post-42051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wat-zijn-houtbriketten-en-hoe-werken-ze","category-briketten","tag-briketten","tag-hardhout","tag-houtbriketten","tag-houtsoorten","tag-zachthout"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42051\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pelletkachelvoordeel.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}