Wood Burning Stoves

Wood burning stoves can be an excellent way to heat your house. They also provide radiant heat, which warms the ground up to your feet rather than just the air in the room.

It's important to buy dry wood and solid fuel that is low-sulphur. This will help to reduce pollution and avoid smoke bans in areas of smoke control.

Energy efficient

Wood stoves can be a great way of heating your home sustainably and reducing carbon emissions. They're an alternative that is low in carbon to central heating, or even electricity. They convert wood into heat that is then distributed throughout your home via natural convection. This means that there is no loss of energy by radiating the heat out into space.

Modern wood stoves are also energy efficient, and reduce the amount of smoke that is released into the atmosphere. This means that they create much less dust which can harm your health and help you stay clear of the smog that has been observed in cities like London.

This is because modern wood burning stoves employ catalytic technology to re-burn gases that were not burned to increase efficiency and reduced emissions. There are also non catalytic stoves that don't burn gasses, but provide an excellent efficiency and less smoke when compared to an open fireplace.

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

As we mentioned earlier the highest quality wood for wood burning stoves is hardwood such as beech or oak. To ensure that the stove burns efficiently, the wood should be cut, split and seasoned. Unseasoned wood may release toxic fumes which can be dangerous to your health.

Additionally, wood-burning stoves could aid in saving money on your energy bills since they are less expensive than central heating and electricity. It is important to note that wood heat is only effective in smaller rooms or as a secondary heating source. As a result, it may 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 home owner. A wood stove is a low-carbon energy source for heating that can add atmosphere to a room during an icy winter day. It can be a social and enjoyable way to cut and collect the logs to heat your stove. This is a great opportunity to get outside in good weather. It's a great family activity to find your fuel. Finding free logs at local businesses or timber merchants that are willing to take offcuts is a great reward.

However, wood-burning stoves have recently been in the news due to a negative image due to their emissions. The primary reason is that London Mayor Sadiq Khan called for an immediate ban on wood burning stoves within urban areas in order to reduce PM (particulate) pollution. PM are tiny particles that are thinner than human hair and can be extremely detrimental to our health, particularly for children who have been proven to be more prone to heart and lung problems than smokers.

But despite the negative headlines, wood burning stoves are actually an environmentally friendly alternative. They can be a great method of heating your home and cut down on your heating expenses, if used correctly. Modern stoves certified by the EPA are more efficient and emit less pollution than stoves from decades ago.

The reason for this is that they use secondary combustion in order to increase the amount of gas generated from burning wood. Stoves that don't use secondary combustion and instead burn the wood directly, release more PM as the smoke passes through the chimney. Modern non-catalytic stoves incorporate features like firebox insulation, a massive baffle to create a more efficient gas flow path, and pre-heated combustion air that aids in the secondary combustion process which results in less harmful emissions.

The demand for wood burners that are energy efficient is growing, and so are the requirements for the output of heat. This means that new stoves must be designed to meet these demands, and this is a huge bonus for the environment as it has reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and limiting our environmental impact.

Savings

Modern wood burning stoves have a high energy efficiency rating. This is in contrast to traditional open fires, which could lose up to 80 percent of their heat through the chimney. The majority of heat generated by a log burner is used to warm your home. This is not only good for your pocket but also for the environment. Less fuel burnt equals lower emissions.

Wood stoves are also more efficient at spreading heat than conventional furnaces. The heating coils of wood stoves are not placed in the ceiling of your home, but in the floor. This type of heat distribution enables your home to be heated more evenly.

You'll also require less wood to heat your home with wood stoves than you would with an open fire. This will save you money on the cost of storing and purchasing logs. The fact that wood is a renewable resource makes it an eco-friendly way to warm your home, especially since many countries are trying to shift away from fossil fuels such as coal and oil.

It is probable that your new wood stove will be catalytic or a non-catalytic model. Catalytic models lower pollution by reburning part of the combustion gasses. Non-catalytic wood stoves do not reburn part of the combustion gases, and have lower efficiency ratings than catalytic stoves.

When purchasing a stove, you must ensure that it is certified by the ClearSkies scheme to ensure it is in compliance with the standards of air quality. This scheme is independently audited to ensure that the stove you own reduces the indoor air pollution.

But, you must be aware that it is not yet possible to completely eliminate air pollution from burning wood in a stove. Wood stoves are ideal for heating homes that are smaller and mainly open space. In such situations you might have to huddle in front of the stove to feel the warmth. After some time, this may become a bit boring!

Multi-faceted

Wood burning stoves have been a part of our homes for a long time. Over the years they've proven their versatility. They can be used to be a part of any decor, whether it's traditional, contemporary or even eclectic. Wood burning stoves come in a variety of styles, each with their own personality and character. Some are made of stainless steel and others are made of soapstone, or cast iron like the Westfire Uniq 23. Each one is unique, with its own unique veining and color.

There are two primary kinds of wood burning stoves: single-fuel stoves which burn wood only, and multi-fuel stoves that can also burn oil or gas in addition to firewood. Single-fuel models tend to perform better because they are designed for a single fuel.

Backpacking stoves are a good example of a single-fuel wood stove. They are typically lightweight and can be used to boil water or warm the contents of a coffee flask on a hike. They are typically small wood stove, and can easily be carried in a backpack or tucked into a fanny bag.

The most advanced single-fuel wood stoves has been designed with energy efficiency in the back of their minds. They can be equipped with secondary heat-retaining glazing or modified with combustion air jets and an air flow diversion to increase the temperature of combustion to improve efficiency. Some stoves can achieve over 80% efficiency, a huge improvement over older models, which could only achieve 15% efficiency..

In addition to the air vents at the front of a wood burning stove, some are designed with turn dampers to regulate the gas and smoke flow from the stove to the chimney. The turn dampers can be adjustable and permit you to regulate the amount of heat absorbed by the stove.

The wood burning stove is an affordable, environmentally friendly and versatile source of heat. But, it is essential to choose the right model. The knowledgeable team at Burlington Fireplace & Heating can help you find the best wood burning stove for your needs. Call us today or visit our showroom.