Contemporary Wood Stoves

Wood stoves were used traditionally as a primary source of heating in homes. They don't affect your electricity bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a beautiful and practical addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove blends a contemporary design with an ultra-green combustion system. It has an A + energy rating mark and can produce 5kW of power priced at PS1,900.

How They Work

Wood stoves are the ideal way to heat your home. They can be used to heat a space as a primary source or as supplementary heating. They also add style and ambiance and make any space feel more warm and inviting. Wood burning stoves create a controlled atmosphere that lets the fire produce more efficiently and create heat.

This is accomplished by directing air into the fire. This helps control how quickly and efficiently the fire is burning. This is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of a stove as a fire which smolders too long will lose energy and heat to the atmosphere. Modern wood stoves can help reduce this by directing the air into the firebox in several different directions to keep the fire burning.

Many modern wood stoves employ the catalytic combustion chamber to maximize efficiency. It is a piece of metal, usually circular in shape, that is placed at the top of the stove where the flue pipe connects. It resembles a beehive, and has pores where the combustion gases are placed. These gasses are then burnt again at lower temperatures to release more heat.

Other features that are found in many modern wood stoves are air bypass chambers. These are large wood burner flaps within the interior of the firebox that can be opened to redirect flue gases around the catalyst at the time of starting. This helps to start the fire faster, and reduce the initial buildup of soot on the catalytic surface. This is a standard feature in both new and old stoves and it helps to increase the heating efficiency of the wood stove.

Convection Chambers

Wood stoves are a great accessory to any outdoor living space, whether you live in a rustic log cabin or in a prefabricated tiny home. These well-established heating appliances not only provide warmth and ambience to your living space but also provide a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how they work.

Modern wood stoves are extremely efficient in energy use thanks to the advancement of technology. They come with a skin that creates air pockets directly around the main compartment or "firebox." The cool air in the room is drawn into the pockets and then released at the top of the stove once it is warm. This allows the room to be heated quicker.

The majority of modern wood stoves are constructed from sheet iron, a substance which is fast to cool and heat and is more malleable than cast iron. This allows for a more durable and sleek stove that is perfect for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more environmentally green than casting iron because it emits fewer harmful emissions.

If you're considering buying a new wood stove, make sure that it's catalytic as well as EPA-certified. This kind of stove that burns wood produces less pollution and burns more evenly than stoves that are not catalytic. The longer the fire burns the more wood you'll burn.

A wood stove isn't the best choice for heating your home. However, it can provide an excellent backup plan in case of emergency. Consider installing a blower on your modern wood stove to distribute the heat evenly throughout your home.

Fireboxes

The firebox of wood stoves is where magic happens. It's where you burn wood and create an open flame to generate heat. This is the place where your stove spends the majority of its time when you make use of it. These fireboxes are made from different materials, including cast iron and stainless steel. Some modern stoves also have a second skin that generates pockets of hot air directly around the fire, which allows the heated air to warm the surrounding areas faster and more effectively than other kinds of fireplaces or wood-burning heaters.

Modern wood stoves aren't just for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore. They have found their way into many homes. A wood stove can be an amazing feature piece for any room, making it feel warm and inviting. It is important to keep in mind, however, that wood stoves should not be used as the primary or sole source of heat. If you are looking to add a wood-burning stove to your home, be certain to consider the size of your house and whether you already have a heating system in place.

Stoves are available in a broad range of styles and sizes that makes it easy to find the ideal suitable one for your space. There are small stoves for small homes and ADUs or smaller rooms within larger homes. Also available are larger stoves for a huge cabin or cottage.

Many modern wood stoves are designed to be energy efficient and come with an Ecodesign rating that aids in reducing a range of air pollutants, including Particulate Matter (PM), Organic Gaseous Compounds (OGC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Some wood stoves come with an optional air wash system to clean the air inside your stove.

Materials

Wood stoves can be located in a variety of homes. They look stunning in a Scandinavian-style cabin, or an midcentury Malibu beach house. The wood burning stoves are more modern than the traditional potbelly style stoves that dominated the home hearth. They are designed to warm small and medium-sized rooms. They can be set with a variety of accessories to provide warmth.

Wood-burning stoves are less expensive than gas and coal, which can save you money in winter. They are also eco-friendly. However, they can still be costly to install and require regular maintenance.

You can pick a contemporary wood stove that is certified according to your preferences for the environment. For instance the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves comes with a second thermally retaining glass to improve energy efficiency and achieves more than 80 percent efficiency due to its dual combustion and air flow.

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

The majority of modern stoves have an open firebox that is lined with firebricks and baffles. These firebricks and baffles help maintain the temperature of the stove, reducing the amount smoke and particulates that are produced. This helps reduce creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic woodstove functions the same as a noncatalytic stove, however it is more efficient at creating gas flames and bringing them back into the fire to re-combust.

Styles

A modern wood stove is a timeless piece of furniture. It's a practical appliance to keep you warm in the winter, as well as an attractive design element for your living space.

Modern wood stoves aren't only beautiful, but they can also be extremely efficient. They usually employ a catalytic or non-catalytic combustion process, a type of heating which speeds up the burning of wood that is burning in your fireplace. When the air in your fire gets heated and the water molecules within the wood evaporate. This aids in fueling the flames. It reaches temperatures around 600 degrees Fahrenheit. This is when it starts to burn the carbon and tar contained in the wood. This reduces the amount of harmful emissions released into the air which makes wood stoves more eco-friendly than conventional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120 is an outstanding example of this and is a fantastic option for those looking to maximize efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove is equipped with catalytic technology and a secondary heat-retaining glass, which provides it with an energy efficiency rating over 80 percent. It comes with a warranty for life, so you can enjoy it for many years.

Explore our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalogue if you love the Scandinavian concept "hygge". We offer a wide selection of sizes, styles and designs to suit any style of interior. If you're looking for an energy efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner to keep your fire burning or a stunning stove for level five to impress your guests, we have something to fit every taste and budget.