Contemporary Wood Stoves

Wood stoves were used traditionally as a primary source of heating in homes. They do not impact your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be a stunning addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove combines a contemporary design with an environmentally friendly combustion system. It has an A plus energy rating and can reach 5kW of power, priced from PS1,900.

How They Work

Wood stoves are an excellent way to warm your home. They can be used to heat a space as a primary source of heat or as supplementary heating. They also add style and ambiance to make any room feel more cozy and warm. Wood burning stoves create a controlled environment which lets the fire be more efficient in burning and generate heat.

This is done by directing air towards the fire. This will in regulating how quickly and effectively the fire is burning. This is a major element in the overall effectiveness of a wood stove because burning for too long is unable to provide energy and heat to the air. Modern wood stoves are designed to reduce this by sending air into the firebox through different points to ensure that the fire is kept burning in a proper manner.

Many modern wood stoves use the catalytic combustion chamber to help achieve maximum efficiency. This is a piece of metal, typically circular in shape, that is placed near the top of the stove, where the flue pipe connects. It appears a lot like honeycombs made of metal and contains pores where combustion gases released by the wood are deposited. The gases are then burned again to release heat at lower temperatures.

Air bypass chambers are another feature that is found in modern wood stoves. These are large flaps that can be opened in the interior of the firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is first started. This allows the fire to be ignited more quickly and can limit some of the initial soot buildup on the catalyst's surface. This feature is common in both old and new stoves, and can increase the efficiency of heating wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

Whether you live in a rustic woodland cabin or a contemporary prefab tiny home, there's nothing that pairs better with nature than a wood stove. These well-established heating appliances are not just a source of ambiance and warmth to your living space and provide a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how they function.

Modern wood stoves are incredibly efficient in terms of energy efficiency thanks to technological advancements. The secondary skin creates air pockets right around the "firebox" or main compartment. Cool air from the room is dragged into the pockets, and released at the top of the stove when it gets warm. This allows the room to be heated faster.

Modern wood stoves often use sheet iron. The material is malleable and can heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This allows the development of a more robust, sleek, and visually appealing stove that's perfect for contemporary homes. Sheet iron is also more eco friendly than casting iron, since it produces less harmful emissions.

If you're planning to purchase a new wood stove, make sure that it's catalytic as well as EPA-certified. This type of wood burning stove produces less pollution and burns more evenly than non-catalytic stoves. The longer the fire burns the more wood you'll use.

While wood stoves should not be your primary or sole source of heating, it can be an excellent backup option to central heating systems that are modern in case of an emergency. You should consider installing a blower in conjunction with your modern wood burning stove to spread the heat evenly throughout your house.

Fireboxes

The firebox of a wood stove is where magic happens. It's where you make the fire and burn your wood to create heat, and it's the area where your stove spends the majority of its time when you use it. The fireboxes are constructed from various materials, including cast iron and stainless steel. Some modern stoves have a secondary skin which creates pockets of heated air that are placed directly around the fire. This lets the heated air be able to heat the surrounding area more efficiently and quickly than any other fireplace or wood-burning heating device.

Wood stoves are becoming a staple in many homes. They are no longer just for rustic cabins high in the mountains. A wood stove is an attractive decorative piece that is sure to make any room feel warm and welcoming. It is important to note that wood burning fireplace stoves shouldn't be used as the primary or sole source of heat. If you're planning to add a wood burning stove to your home, be sure to consider the size of your dwelling and whether or not you have an existing heating system in place.

There are many different types and sizes of stoves, which makes it easy to find one that is suitable for your space. There are small stoves for small homes as well as ADUs or smaller rooms in larger houses. Also available are larger stoves for a huge cabin or cottage.

Modern wood stoves are usually built to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating. This helps reduce air pollutants such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some even include an optional air wash system to ensure cleaner air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves are the heart of many homes and will be a perfect fit in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach home. These wood burning stoves are more modern than the older stoves with potbelly designs that dominated the home hearth. They are designed to warm small and medium-sized rooms. They can be paired with a variety of accessories to add warmth.

Wood burning stoves can save you a lot of money on your electric bill in the winter, and are much less expensive than coal or gas. They are also eco-friendly. However, they can still be costly to install and require regular maintenance.

You can select a modern wood stove that is certified according to your preferences for the environment. For instance, the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves features a second heat-retaining glazing for energy efficiency and achieves more than 80% efficiency with its dual combustion and air flow.

Stovax's non-catalytic stoves can be a great option if you want to reduce carbon emissions more. It is EPA-certified and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.

The majority of modern stoves have an open firebox that is lined with baffles and firebricks. The baffles and firebricks help maintain the temperature of the stove, reducing the amount smoke and particulates that are produced. This reduces the amount of creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic wood stove operates in the same way as a non-catalytic one but is more efficient in creating a fire that ignites gasses that are not burned and then bringing them back to the fire to re-combust.

Styles

Some things never go out of style, and a contemporary wood stove is among them. It's a practical appliance that can keep you warm in the winter and also is a stunning design element to incorporate into your living space.

Modern wood stoves aren't just beautiful, they are also extremely efficient. They often use either non-catalytic or catalytic combustion process, a type of heating that accelerates the burning of the wood you use in your fire. As the air in your fireplace warms up, it vaporizes the water molecules within the wood which helps to ignite the flames. It reaches temperatures of 600 degrees Fahrenheit. This is when it begins to burn the carbon and tar in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful gases released into the atmosphere and makes a wood stove more sustainable than traditional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120 is an outstanding example of this, and is an excellent option for those looking to maximize efficiency while still keeping their home warm. This stove uses the catalytic combustion method and features secondary heat-retaining glazing which gives it an energy efficiency rating of more than 80 percent. It even comes with a limited lifetime warranty, which means you can enjoy it for many years to come.

Browse our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalog if you're a fan of the Scandinavian concept "hygge". We have a variety of sizes, styles and designs that can be adapted to any style of interior. We have a range of styles, sizes and designs to suit any interior.