Wood Burning Stoves

Wood burning stoves are a great option to heat your home. They also emit radiant heat that warms the floor to your feet, instead of just the air in the room.

It is important to buy solid fuel with low sulfur and dry logs. This will aid in reducing pollution and prevent smoke bans in smoke control areas.

Energy Efficient

Wood stoves can be the ideal method of heating your home sustainably and reducing carbon emissions. They're a low-carbon alternative to central heating systems or even electricity. They work by converting logs into heat which is then transferred around your house using natural convection, meaning that it doesn't lose energy when it is radiated out into space.

Modern wood stoves are energy efficient, and reduce the amount smoke released into the air. They produce fewer particles which are detrimental to your health. They also can help you avoid smog in cities such as London.

Modern wood burning stoves can re-burn burned gases to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. There are also non catalytic stoves that do not recycle gasses, but provide a high efficiency and less smoke when compared to an open fireplace.

Wood as fuel can also help to promote active management of forests, which could positively impact wildlife. This is because the wood used in wood burners is sourced from forests that are managed locally and can be a sustainable, renewable resource.

Hardwoods like beech and oak are among the best woods for use in stoves with wood burning. To ensure that the stove burns efficiently, the wood should be cut, split and seasoned. It is important to note that unseasoned wood can produce toxic smoke which can cause issues with your health including breathing in volatile chemicals.

Additionally, a wood burning stove can assist you in saving money on your energy bills since they are less expensive than central heating and electricity. Wood heat is only effective in smaller rooms or as a second heating source. As a result, it could be more cost effective to use a combination of wood stoves as well as other forms of heating for larger homes.

Environmentally Friendly

A wood stove has a lot to offer the modern homeowner. A wood stove is a carbon-free renewable source of heating that can create a cozy atmosphere in a room during the cold winter days. It is a social and enjoyable activity to cut and gather the logs to fuel your stove. This is a fantastic opportunity to be outdoors in good weather. Sourcing your fuel can become an annual family activity and finding free logs from local businesses or even from timber traders who are willing to take the scraps, can be extremely rewarding.

However, wood burning stoves have recently been in the news due to a negative press for their emissions. This has been primarily off the back of London Mayor Sadiq Khan calling for an immediate banning of wood burning stoves in urban areas to reduce PM (particulate matter) pollution. PM are tiny particles that are thinner than a human hair and can be extremely detrimental to our health, particularly for children who are found to be more prone to heart disease and lung diseases than smokers.

Wood burning stoves are an eco friendly alternative, despite their negative press. If used properly, and with the right quality dry wood they can be a highly efficient way to heat your home and can reduce your heating costs significantly. Modern stoves that are EPA-certified are more efficient and 5829186 produce less pollutant than stoves of years ago.

The reason for this is because they employ secondary combustion to increase the amount of gas produced by burning wood. Stoves that do not employ secondary combustion, but instead, burning the wood directly, emit more PM as smoke travels through the chimney. Modern non-catalytic stoves use features like firebox insulation, a massive baffle to create a hotter gas flow path and pre-heated combustion air to help the secondary combustion process which results in fewer harmful emissions.

As the demand for efficient wood burners continues to rise, so do the requirements for heat output specifications. New stoves are designed to meet the needs of these consumers. This is good for the environment, as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Savings

Modern wood-burning stoves have an impressive energy efficiency rating. This is in contrast to traditional open fires which may lose up to 80 percent of their heat through the chimney. The majority of the heat produced by a log burner is used to warm your home. This is not only good for your wallet but it's also good for the environment. Less fuel being burned equals lower carbon emissions.

Wood stoves are also more efficient in distributing heat more effectively than conventional furnaces. The heating coils of wood stoves are not situated in the ceiling of your home instead, 5829186.Xyz they are located in the floor. This kind of heat distribution permits your home to be heated more evenly.

In addition, you'll need to use less firewood when using the wood stove as opposed to an open fire, which can reduce the cost of purchasing and storage of logs. Wood is a renewable source, making it an environmentally friendly way to heat your home. This is particularly relevant in countries that are seeking to move rid of fossil fuels such as oil and coal.

If you are using a new wood stove, 5829186 it's most likely a catalytic model or a non-catalytic one. Catalytic models can reburn a portion of the combustion gases, which makes them extremely efficient and reduces the emission of polluting gases. Wood stoves that are not catalytic do not reburn part of the combustion gases and have lower efficiency ratings than catalytic stoves.

You must ensure that the stove you're purchasing is certified by the ClearSkies program to ensure it is in compliance with air quality standards. This scheme is independently inspected to ensure that the stove you own reduces indoor air pollution.

But, you must be aware that it's not yet possible to completely eliminate the air pollution that comes from burning wood in a stove. Wood stoves are best for heating homes which are smaller and generally open plan. In these instances you may be required to huddle up in front of the wood stove to feel the warmth. It can become tiring after some time!

Multi-faceted

Wood burning stoves are a staple in our homes. Through time they have proven their versatility. They're actually the perfect match for 5829186.Xyz almost any style, whether modern or traditional. Wood burning stoves are available in a variety of designs, each with its distinctive character and personality. Some are made from stainless steel while others are made of soapstone, or cast iron like the Westfire Uniq 23. Each one is unique, with its own veining and color.

There are two kinds of wood burning stoves: single-fuel stoves which burn only wood, and multi-fuel stoves which can burn gas or oil in addition to firewood. Single-fuel stoves generally perform better than multi-fuel models since they're specifically designed for a certain fuel.

Backpacking stoves are a good example of single-fuel wood stoves. They are lightweight and can be used on an excursion to warm boiling water or a flask. They are small and easily be packed into a backpack or tucked in a Fannypack.

Modern wood stoves with one fuel are designed to increase efficiency in energy use. They can be equipped with secondary heat-retaining glass or modified with combustion air jets and an air flow diverter to increase the temperature of combustion to improve efficiency. Some stoves achieve over the 80% efficiency of energy which is a significant improvement over the older models which only averaged around 15%.

In addition to the adjustable air vents in the front of a wood-burning stove, some models are fitted with turn dampers to regulate the flow of smoke and gases from the stove to the chimney. The turn dampers can be adjustable and permit you to regulate the amount of heat that is retained by the stove.

The wood burning stove is an affordable, 5829186.Xyz environmentally friendly and versatile source of heat. However, it is essential to choose the right model. The team at Burlington Fireplace & Heating is skilled and can help you choose the right wood burning stove to suit your requirements. Contact us or come in to our showroom today.