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A family owned business since 1997, with 20+ years experience. We cater for all occasions, close fires, open fires, braais, pizza ovens, smoke processes. We deliver to all areas including, Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs, Cape Town City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard, Somerset West, Gordons Bay and surrounding areas. We are the experts at Best Wood For Fireplace South Africa South Africa.
Long lasting braai memories
Heat up the atmosphere, fire pit or braai
Great for home and cooking purposes
“We are extremely passionate about wood, a family business with over 27 years of experience dealing with wood, we strive to provide our clients with seasoned, and premium braai wood prices.”
Excellent service, prompt & tidy delivery, very pleasant people to deal with. Very happy with the wood. I would highly recommend Firewood Cape-Town.
What a pleasure it has been dealing with this company. We bought a huge amount of wood from them – their service was excellent. The quality of the wood we ordered was 10/10 If only all suppliers were this good! 😀
I had a great experience. Easy to use website, great communication, had same delivery and the wood was dry.
Amazing wood service, I would always recommend Firewood Cape-Town – best in the business. Thank you Rosario.
Great quality blue gum and Kameeldoring. Rosario always delivers on time as promised at a reasonable rate.
Choosing the best wood for a fireplace in South Africa can make a significant difference to how much heat your fire produces, how long it burns and how much smoke is created. Dense, properly seasoned hardwood generally provides the best fireplace performance because it burns hotter and longer than softer or freshly cut wood.
At Firewood Cape Town, some of the most popular fireplace options include Blue Gum, Black Wattle and premium Namibian hardwoods such as Kameeldoring, Mopane and Sekelwood.
Blue Gum Firewood is a popular choice for home fireplaces because it produces strong heat and offers a steady burn. When properly seasoned, it is well suited to regular winter heating and households that use their fireplaces frequently.
Black Wattle Firewood is another versatile option for fireplaces. It lights relatively easily while still producing good heat, making it useful for both everyday fires and longer winter evenings.
For customers who prioritise longer burn times and sustained heat, dense Namibian hardwoods are worth considering. Kameeldoring, Mopane and Sekelwood are dense hardwoods that can provide excellent heat and long-lasting coals.
These characteristics make premium hardwood particularly useful when you want a fire that continues producing heat without needing wood added as frequently.
Even excellent hardwood will perform poorly if it contains too much moisture. Wet or green wood can be difficult to light, produce excessive smoke and provide less usable heat. Properly seasoned firewood burns more efficiently and is therefore an important consideration when choosing wood for an indoor fireplace.
If smoke is a particular concern, read our guide to the best wood for a low-smoke fireplace.
There is no single wood that is best for every fireplace. Blue Gum provides an excellent balance of heat and everyday value, Black Wattle is a versatile all-round option, while dense Namibian hardwoods are ideal when long burn times are the priority.
Compare the available options in our Types of Firewood Guide, view our current Firewood Prices, or browse our firewood range to find the right wood for your fireplace.
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