Contemporary Wood Stoves

Historically, homes were built around wood stoves, providing an energy source for heating that doesn't have any effect on your electric bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a attractive and practical addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove combines modern design and an eco-friendly combustion system. It has an A + energy rating mark and can reach 5kW of power priced at around PS1,900.

How They Work

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

They do this by directing air through the fire, which allows to regulate how quickly and efficiently it burns. This is a crucial factor in the efficiency of a stove, as the fire that burns for over a long period of time will lose energy and heat into the atmosphere. Modern wood stoves help reduce this by directing the air inside the firebox in a variety of directions to keep the fire burning.

Many modern wood stoves also use a catalytic combustor to aid in getting the most efficient performance. This is a metal piece, usually in a circular shape, which is positioned on top of the wood stove, where the flue pipe connects. It resembles a beehive and has pores where the combustion gases are deposited. These gases are then burned again at lower temperatures to release more heat.

Other features in modern wood stoves include air bypass chambers. They are large flaps that are located in the interior of the firebox that can be opened to redirect flue gases around the catalyst during startup. This can help to start the fire faster, and reduce the initial accumulation of soot on the catalyst's surface. This feature is present in both old and new stoves and increases the heating efficiency of wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

If you reside in a rustic wooded cabin or a modern prefab tiny home, there's nothing that is more compatible with the outdoors than a wood stove. These heating appliances aren't just a great way to provide warmth and ambiance to your home, but also a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how it works.

Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient, thanks to technological innovation. They feature a secondary skin that creates pockets of air directly around the main compartment, or "firebox." The cool air that surrounds it is drawn into these pockets, then released out of the top of your stove once warm, heating the surrounding space more quickly and efficiently.

The majority of modern wood stoves are constructed of sheet iron, which is a material that is quick to cool and heat and is more malleable than cast iron. This results in an enduring and sleek stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more environmentally friendly than cast iron because it doesn't generate nearly the amount of harmful emissions.

If you're considering buying a new wood stove make sure that it's catalytic as well as EPA-certified. This type of wood-burning stove creates less pollution and burns more evenly than non-catalytic stoves. You'll also go through less wood since the fire burns for longer.

While wood stoves should not be used as your sole source of heat, it can be an excellent backup to modern central heating systems in case of an emergency. Consider installing a blower with your modern wood burning stove to spread the heat evenly throughout your home.

Fireboxes

The firebox on a wood stove is where magic occurs. It's where you build the fire and burn the wood to generate heat, and it is the place where your stove will spend most of its time while you are using it. These fireboxes are made from a variety of materials such as cast iron and stainless steel. Modern stoves often have a secondary skin which creates pockets of heated air that are placed directly around the fire. This allows the heated air to heat surrounding areas faster and more efficiently than any other fireplace or wood-burning heating device.

Wood stoves have become popular in many homes. They are no longer just for rustic cabins in the mountains. A wood stove can be an amazing decoration piece for any space, making it feel warm and inviting. It is important to note, however, that wood stoves should not be used as a primary or sole source of heat. If you're looking to add a wood burning stove to your home, make sure to take into consideration the size of your home and whether or not you have an existing heating system in place.

There are a myriad of types and sizes of stoves, making it easy to find one that fits your space. There are small wood burning stove stoves for tiny homes and ADUs, or smaller rooms within larger homes. Also available are larger stoves for a huge cabin or cottage.

Modern wood stoves are typically built to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating. This can help reduce air pollutants such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some wood stoves come with an optional air wash system to clean the air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves can be found in many homes. They look stunning in a Scandinavian-style cabin or a mid-century Malibu beach house. Wood burning stoves come with an updated design compared to the traditional potbelly stoves that used to dominate the home hearth. They're designed to provide heat for small to medium sized rooms and can be combined with a range of accessories for added warmth.

Wood-burning stoves are more affordable than coal and gas, which can save you money in the winter. They're also environmentally friendly. However, they can cost a lot to install and require regular maintenance.

Based on your preferences for the environment depending on your environmental preferences, you can select from a wide selection of contemporary wood stoves that have been certified to various levels of environmental efficiency. The Short Penguin Eco, for instance, manufactured by Chilli Penguin Stoves, has an additional heat retention glass to improve efficiency of energy. It also achieves over 80 percent efficiency thanks to its dual combustion and 5kw airflow.

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

Most contemporary stoves come with an enclosed firebox with baffles and firebricks. These firebricks and baffles help to regulate the temperature of the stove, which reduces the amount of smoke and particulates that are produced. This reduces the amount of creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic woodstove works exactly the same way as noncatalytic stoves, but is more efficient at burning off unburned gas and bringing it back the flame to recombust.

Styles

A modern wood stove is a timeless piece of furniture. It's a practical appliance that can keep you warm in the winter and also is a stunning design element to add to your living room.

Modern wood stoves aren't just beautiful, they can also be extremely efficient. They usually employ a catalytic or non-catalytic burning process, which is a method of heating which speeds up the burning process of the wood you use in your fire. As the air in the fire heats up as it heats up, the water molecules contained in wood evaporate. This aids in fueling the flames. Then, it rises to temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and begins to burn off the carbon and tar found in the wood. This reduces the amount of harmful gasses released into the atmosphere which makes wood stoves more environmentally friendly than traditional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120, one of the most stunning examples is a fantastic choice for those who want to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove is equipped with the catalytic combustion method and features secondary heat-retaining glazing which gives it an energy efficiency rating of more than 80%. It comes with a limited warranty for life, meaning you can enjoy it for many years.

If you're a big fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge" and would like to add some cosy Danish style to your home take a look at our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We have a variety of sizes, styles and designs that are perfect for any space. We have a range of sizes, styles and designs to fit any room.