The Best Woodburners

Wood burning stoves are known to reduce blood pressure and help relax. What about the tiny soot particles released by them?

Fortunately, the latest stoves are designed with the EcoDesign directive in mind. You can have an inviting and cozy home without breaking your environmental commitments.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, yet does not sacrifice performance. It is a great choice for people who live in smoke-free areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 certification. This means it can be used to burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. The high heat output makes it a fantastic choice for large-sized rooms. The generous fire glass also allows you to take pleasure in the flames.

It is equipped with a modern steel body that allows it to be installed into both traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It has an air wash system that keeps the glass clear and helps prevent the accumulation of soot. The stove is extremely efficient, meaning that it carries a large portion of the heat generated to your home instead of going up the chimney.

Wood burners have come under many criticisms in recent years, as it has been demonstrated that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5 that has been linked to lung and heart issues. However, the latest models that are made to meet the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to produce these particles. Wood burners contribute to pollution created by burning fossil fuels such as coal and gas.

It is important to choose the appropriate wood for your stove in order to get the most efficient efficiency of heat and combustion. There are many kinds of Wood burner fireplace ideas that can be employed, including eucalyptus and ash. Eucalyptus, which is fast-burning but also provides plenty of heat, is an excellent option. However, it needs to be well-seasoned. Beech is also a good option, but it's difficult to work with due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to be able to withstand the imminent changes in regulations that have been implemented as well as being Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated, which means you can use it with approved fuels, provided you adhere to the guidelines. It is a heavy-duty burner that is durable and comes with a 10-year Body Warranty and a sturdy construction. Its heating capabilities are also impressive.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that is surrounding them and their use, they're going to stay. Some groups have pushed for tighter regulations and even a ban on log burners. It's worth reading about our guide to stove pollution and regulations, before you decide on the latest multifuel or log fire.

One company doing its bit to keep the popularity of woodburners high is Arada Stoves. They have recently launched a widescreen model of their popular Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's an DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready woodburner with a large glass door that provides the best flame image. There's also an airwash system which prevents soot accumulation.

With a heat output of 4.9kW, this is a fantastic stove for most rooms and it's also very easy to use and maintain. The curved lines and classical design makes it suitable for both traditional and contemporary design. The flat back design ensures it can be fitted into shallower recesses and it's very easy to install a direct air system using this model to increase the efficiency even more.

This stove also has a built-in ash dump, which makes it easy to clean ashes and remove them regularly. This decreases the chance of odours and dust escaping the room. There's a choice of two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the type of chimney you have, and it's accessible with an remote control.

Wood-burning stoves create a lovely ambience in our homes, regardless of whether they are good for our health. However, it's important to keep in mind the negative effects of particulate matter as well as how burning wood or other forms of fuel can affect the quality of indoor air as well as health. If you are installing an appliance that burns wood, it is recommended to shut the door when not interacting with the fire. You should also regularly clean the stove to keep the air as clean as it can be.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner can add a wonderful ambience to a room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker, but it can also help to lower blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Research has proven that older stoves are dangerous because they release microscopic particles of soot that could get into your respiratory system. This has resulted in new regulations being put in place, which means that new log burners need to meet higher standards. This reduces the risk on smoke leakage, creosote build up and more importantly harmful gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners have to comply with a new standard, Wood Burner Fireplace Ideas and this is where the Go Eco 5kw wood burning stove Plus stands out, this multi-fuel stove does not just meet but also exceeds the new standards. It has a large, clear view window that provides an excellent view of the flame, and is kept clean with a powerful air wash system. This stove boasts an impressive 80% efficiency rating. It's DEFRA exempt, meaning it is able to be used in areas that are smoke-free. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it already meets European restrictions on the emissions of wood-burning stoves that will come into the market in 2022.

As if that weren't enough, the stove comes with a free air venting kit making it much easier than ever to install. It's a solid little stove constructed using top-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy-to-clean as the body has been coated with an enamel that wards off dirt.

This stove is an clearSkies label, which signifies that it has been independently tested and certified as efficient and environmentally friendly. This goes above and beyond the fundamental requirements of Ecodesign. It's one of the few stoves on our list that have the full five star clearSkies rating, so you can be confident that this woodburner is as great as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner brand that has a maverick style that shouldn't be missed out on. They specialize in small, do-it-all multi-fuel stoves, which have earned them cult status thanks to their low flue-draught requirements hotplate tops and integral ovens and Wood Burner Fireplace Ideas a variety of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a great illustration of their brand's focus and demonstrates that they can deliver a superior product for the price that's not too high. This DEFRA approved woodburner can be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully in compliance with the current 5g/hr emission limit. It also comes with ClearSkies Level Five credentials. It's the perfect option for those who aren't sure what the future direction of the directive is and want to be sure that their log burners are exempt from the smoke control regulations.