Contemporary Wood Stoves

Historically homes were built around wood stoves, which provided central heating that has no impact on your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be an attractive addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove blends modern design and an ultra-green combustion system. It is rated with an A+ energy rating and can power up to 5kw wood burning stove priced at PS1,900.

How They Work

Wood stoves are a great option to heat your home. They can be employed as a primary or supporting heating source, and they can add a touch of style that makes any space feel more welcoming and warm. Wood burning stoves work by creating a controlled environment in which the fire can burn wood more efficiently to produce heat.

This is done by directing air into the fire. This helps control how quickly and efficiently the fire burns. This is an important factor in the efficiency of a stove, as the fire that burns for over a long period of time will lose energy and heat to the atmosphere. Modern wood stoves help to reduce this by directing the air into the firebox in several different directions to keep the fire burning.

Many modern wood stoves also use a catalytic combustor to assist in achieving maximum efficiency. It is a piece of metal that is usually circular in shape, which is positioned on top of the wood stove, where the flue pipe connects. It looks a lot like the honeycomb shape of a metal honeycomb. It has pores in which the combustion gases from the wood are deposited. These gases are then re-burned to release more heat at lower temperatures.

Air bypass chambers are another characteristic of modern wood stoves. These are large flaps that can be opened in the interior of a firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is initially launched. This lets the fire start more quickly and also reduces some of the initial buildup of soot on the catalyst's surface. This feature is common in both new and old stoves and increases the efficiency of heating for wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

Wood stoves are an ideal addition to any outdoor living space, whether you live in an old-fashioned log cabin or in a prefabricated tiny home. These tried-and-true heating devices not only add warmth and ambience to your living space, but they also offer an alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how.

Modern wood stoves are extremely efficient in energy use thanks to the advancement of technology. The skin on the second side creates air pockets 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.

Many modern wood stoves are made from sheet iron, a substance that heats and cools quickly and is more malleable than cast iron. This results in an extremely durable and sleek stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more environmentally friendly than casting iron, since it produces less harmful emissions.

If you are looking to purchase a brand new wood burning stove, be sure that it is certified by the EPA and catalytic. This kind of stove burns more evenly and creates less pollution than non-catalytic stoves. It also uses less wood as the fire burns for longer.

While a wood stove should not be used as your sole source of heating, it can be an excellent backup option to modern central heating systems in case of an emergency. To prevent the risk of having too much heat build in your home it is recommended to have an air conditioner installed on your modern wood stove to aid in spreading the heat evenly throughout your home.

Fireboxes

The firebox of a wood stove is where the magic occurs. It's where you make the fire and burn the wood to generate heat. It's also the place where your stove will spend most of its time while you use it. The fireboxes are made out of stainless steel or cast iron. 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 surrounding spaces faster and more effectively than other kinds of fireplaces wood burning stoves or wood-burning heaters.

Modern wood stoves aren't only for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore, they are now a part of many homes. A wood stove can be a stunning accent piece to any room that makes it feel warm and inviting. Wood stoves aren't intended to be the primary or only source of heat. If you are looking to add a wood-burning stove to your home, be certain to consider the size of your dwelling and whether or not you have an existing heating system in place.

Stoves are available in a broad range of styles and sizes that makes it easy to find the best one for your home. There are stoves that are small for small homes as well as ADUs or smaller rooms in larger homes. Also available are larger stoves that can be used in a large cottage or cabin.

A lot of modern wood stoves are designed to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating which assists in reducing a variety of air pollutants like Particulate Matter (PM), Organic Gaseous Compounds (OGC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Some include an optional air wash system that helps to clean the air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves are the center of many homes and will look right at home in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach house. These wood burning stoves have a more modern design than the potbelly stoves of the past that used to dominate the hearth in your home. They're designed to warm small to medium-sized spaces and can be paired with a variety of accessories to provide warmth.

Wood-burning stoves can save you a significant amount of money on your electricity bill during winter, and are cheaper than coal or gas. They're also environmentally friendly. However, they can be expensive to install and require regular maintenance.

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

If you're looking to cut down your carbon footprint even further, a non-catalytic wood stove from Stovax is a great option. It is EPA-certified, and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the environment.

Most modern stoves have an enclosed firebox that is lined with baffles or firebricks. They help regulate the temperature of the stove, reducing the amount of particulates and smoke that are produced. This helps to prevent creosote buildup in your chimney, and also reduces pollution of the air around your home. A catalytic woodstove works the same as noncatalytic stoves, but is more effective in igniting unburned gases and bringing back into the fire to re-combust.

Styles

Certain things are timeless and a modern wood stove is one of them. It's both a practical device to keep you warm in the winter months, and an attractive design element for your living space.

Modern wood stoves are not only beautiful, but they are also extremely efficient. They use a catalytic and non-catalytic combustion process that is a form of heating that speeds the burning of wood. As the air in your fireplace heats up, it vaporizes the water molecules in the wood which helps to ignite the flames. It reaches temperatures around 600 degrees Fahrenheit. This is when it begins to burn the carbon and tar contained in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful gasses released into the atmosphere which makes wood stoves more sustainable than traditional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120, a stunning example is a fantastic option for those looking to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove comes with an electrocatalytic system as well as a secondary heat-retaining glass, which provides it with an energy efficiency rating of over 80%. It comes with a warranty for the life of the product, which means you can enjoy it for many years.

If you're a fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge" and want to add some warm Danish appeal to your home take a look at our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We offer a range of sizes, outdoor styles, and designs that are perfect for any style of interior. If you're looking for an energy-efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for nighttime burning or an impressive level five stove to impress your guests, we have something that will suit your needs and budget.