· Dani Ferrer · Tips · 3 min read
🪵 How to Choose the Right Amount of Firewood for Your Fireplace or Stove in Mallorca 🔥
Wondering how much firewood you need to get through the winter in Mallorca? Learn how to calculate the ideal amount based on your type of fireplace or stove, your home's size, and how often you use it — so you don’t overspend or run out when it’s coldest.
🔥 Why it’s important to calculate your firewood needs
Knowing how much firewood to buy before winter helps you avoid unnecessary expenses, storage problems, and running out of wood right when temperatures drop.
In Mallorca, the average family with a fireplace or wood stove burns between 1 and 3 tons per season, depending on the type of home and how frequently they use it.
👉 If you haven’t yet chosen your firewood type, check out the different types of firewood and their heat output.
🏠 Factors that affect firewood consumption
Consumption can vary greatly from one home to another.
Keep these factors in mind before placing your order:
- Home size: a 100 m² house typically needs between 2 and 3 tons of wood per winter.
- Thermal insulation: poorly insulated homes lose heat faster and consume more wood.
- Frequency of use: occasional weekend use is very different from daily heating.
- Type of system: closed wood stoves are more efficient than open fireplaces.
- Type of wood: hardwoods (holm oak, olive, almond) burn longer than softwoods (pine, eucalyptus).
🌳 Quick consumption guide by use case
| Usage type | Appliance | Approx. quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional (weekends) | Open fireplace | 0.8 - 1 ton |
| Regular (3–4 days/week) | Closed fireplace | 1.5 - 2 tons |
| Daily use | Wood stove | 2 - 3 tons |
| Large poorly insulated home | Any type | +3 tons |
💡 Tip: it’s often better to buy a bit more and store the excess for next year.
If stored properly, dry firewood actually improves its performance over time.
🏗️ How to store your firewood to keep it in top condition
Good storage ensures your firewood maintains its heating power:
- Keep it in a ventilated, covered space, not in direct contact with the ground.
- Don’t stack it directly against the wall — leave some space for air circulation.
- Protect it from rain and moisture.
👉 If you’re unsure, read the most common mistakes when storing firewood.
🚚 Buy according to your space and needs
At Leñas Muntaner, you can order the perfect amount for your home:
- By pallet or bag: ideal for small spaces or occasional use.
- By ton or bulk delivery: best for daily fireplace or stove use.
You can also check our firewood home delivery service in Mallorca, with fast delivery anywhere on the island.
🌿 Extra tip: mix different woods for better performance
Combining softwood and hardwood gives you a more balanced fire:
- Softwoods → ignite quickly (pine, cypress).
- Hardwoods → maintain heat for hours (holm oak, almond).
👉 Learn more about their differences in how to choose the best firewood for your fireplace or stove.
🔗 Related posts
- 🌳 Why it’s important to use dry firewood
- 🔥 Tips to get the most heat from your firewood
- 💰 Firewood price guide in Mallorca
💬 Conclusion
Calculating the right amount of firewood not only saves you money — it also ensures a warm, comfortable, and worry-free winter.
Plan your order ahead of time and trust Leñas Muntaner, your local supplier of dry, eco-friendly, high-quality firewood in Mallorca 🌞🪵🔥.
