Modern Wood Burners

Modern wood burners blend elegant design as well as efficient heating. They also reflect environmental consciousness. They are a great option for any home, and can provide an alternative source of heat in the event of a power outage.

They are more efficient at heating rooms than fireplaces and emit far fewer harmful gasses. Wood stoves still release up to six-times more pollutants than modern diesel cars.

The Jotul F 305 LL

The Jotul F 305 LL, one of the latest models in the Jotul collection is a gorgeous cast iron stove. This cast iron stove comes with an open combustion chamber horizontally that can hold large wood logs, and also provides stunning views. It also has a practical ash drawer and simple air controls. It also has a clean combustion system that helps reduce emissions. This model can be ordered with a rear heat shield and a top made of soapstone to improve its contemporary design.

The F 305 series has a horizontal design that makes it simple to place logs and provides a rapid 10kW peak heat transfer to the room through integrated convection. It was developed by Norwegian designers Anderssen & Voll, merging 160 years of heating experience with timeless design. The long-leg version of the F 305 is available in white enamel and features a lighter touch to show off the flames of the fire to their fullest. The horizontal combustion chamber is ideal for burning large pieces of wood. The easy-to-use air controls make it simple to use.

The Jotul GF 305 DV IPI is a gas version of the popular cast iron F 305 LL. The sleek, modern design is framed by smooth curves. The large wood burner view of the fire creates an amazing visual effect in your living room. The fire is easily accessed through the glass door which is 70 percent of the front face, providing an unobstructed view of the flames. Its top-quality features include an easy-to-install direct vent system as well as integrated heat convection, which reduces the distance to combustible materials on the back of the stove.

The Focus Grappus

The Focus Grappus is a wood burner that was designed to show off the fire, with the burning flames being the main focus of the show. While many wood stoves tend to prize efficiency over appearance but the Focus design team has taken a different approach, with their sleek black designs that make the glowing flames the center point of your home. The company's fireplaces are the standard in many of the most elegant interiors around the world and have won over 25 of the most prestigious design awards.

The Focus creation features a tall, modern flame view window that is held high on the other side of a flue. A sleek wood storage provides an impressive visual contrast to the overall design. This view of the tall flame, that is the hallmark of the Focus range, is customizable to suit your needs and preferences, including different sizes of flues.

In addition to its tall flame view, the Grappus features a modern minimalist design that's attractive and easy to live with. Its unique design makes it stand out from other contemporary wood burning stoves, and its clean lines will provide a chic look to any room. It's available in both a freestanding and a wall mounted version and the latter is ideal for spaces in which floor space is a problem.

The Grappus also offers the option of natural gas or wood-burning power. The Grappus's insulation is composed of three layers, the first being a glass layer which shields the heat generated by the combustion. The outer layers are designed to absorb the heat from the combustion process and to disperse it evenly throughout the whole space. This gives you a comfortable and efficient heating experience, and helps reduce the effects of condensation inside the glass.

The Grappus is the perfect combination of style and performance. It's available in a nominal output of 3-8kW when using wood and up to 5 kW when using gas. It's also EcoDesign compliant which makes it an excellent option for those seeking an efficient, stylish and fashionable wood-burning stove.

The Round Stack

There are a variety of styles of wood stoves on the market today. Whether you are seeking a stove that brings a rustic, earthy charm to your home or one that is modern and modern, there is bound to be a stove that meets your requirements. Modern stoves not only look great but also provide a more efficient alternative to traditional heating methods.

Properly stacking logs is crucial when preparing them for burning in the stove. This will ensure that they stay dry and ready to be burned. By leaving space between the logs and separating their ends open also allows for airflow, which is key to ensure that your firewood is dried effectively. The logs can be preserved and dried by storing them in tarps, or other structures.

Round stacking is a very popular method to stack firewood. It is simple to use and looks stunning. Begin by constructing an initial base of three to four parallel rows of treated 2x4s or pallets. Then, build the pillars at the end on top of the base by laying 3-4 pieces of wood next to each other, and then placing another piece on the opposite side, with more space at each end. Continue building these pillars up to 12 rows, ensuring that there is enough space between each one for air to flow through the pile.

Make use of a center stake for stability and start adding perpendicular pieces along the outside. Tie them together with string in the middle. Repeat this process up to the height you want for your wall. Then, you can add in interior space with oddball pieces and those that are too large for the outer rows. Indoor stacking requires space with a good airflow and plenty of sunlight. Overcrowding can lead to damp and moldy wood. The ideal indoor space for stacking is usually an underground garage or basement.

The Short Penguin Eco

The Short Penguin Eco by Chilli Penguin is an excellent example of a wood stove that is eco-friendly. Its clean lines and robust construction make it an attractive option for modern homes or those who prefer a touch of traditional. The 5kw multi-fuel stove is able to burn both smokeless and wood fuel. It has a huge ceramic window that lets you see the flames dancing. It also has an oven so you can cook your meal on it or boil a kettle for a hot drink.

The stove uses three new clean burn technologies to ensure low emissions and more than 80 percent efficiency. The stove makes use of secondary heat retention glazing as well as combustion jets and airflow diversion. The result is an efficient stove that can be employed in smoke-control zones.

This stove is the smallest in the domestic range and has the advantage that it can be mounted to a wall with the addition of a plinth or log store. The design is contemporary and clean with stainless steel handles. This is a stove you'll be content to return home to.

Another way to cut down on your carbon footprint is to use kiln-dried or seasoned wood. This type of wood has been dried to less than 20% moisture, which helps to reduce the amount of smoke that it emits when it's burned. It's important to remember that even with a very efficient wood stove, you can still produce an enormous amount of carbon dioxide in the event of negligence.

We'll be sharing even more fantastic green ideas in future blogs, but in the meantime there are plenty of easy actions you can take to help the environment. From choosing furniture that is sustainable to reducing the amount of paper you use, there are plenty of things that we can do. We hope that you find this blog useful and we look forward to hearing from you in future.