How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace
Unlike traditional open fireplaces wood stoves are specifically designed and optimized to burn wood. This allows them meet stricter emission standards.
Wood burning stoves emit dancing yellow flames and cosy crackling noises. They also give you a primal feeling of warmth. The smoke that is generated is contaminated by air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Efficient
Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood provide beautiful and natural heat source to the home, but they are also incredibly efficient. A high-quality wood burner can have an Ecodesign rating up to 77 percent. With the increasing cost of energy, it is essential to ensure that you are getting the maximum benefit from your log burner The good news is that it's more simple than ever!
The amount of moisture in wood is one of the main factors that determines how efficient a wood-burning stove is. We recommend using only well-seasoned wood that has been dried for at least one year, and often two years. The dryer the wood is the more efficiently it burns, which means less smoke and harmful emissions.
A wood-burning stove also has the benefit of being an environmentally friendly fuel source, which is good for the environment. When you purchase locally-sourced wood, you can also help to promote the active conservation and management of forests. This is great for wildlife.
In terms of maintenance concerned, the primary requirement of a wood burner is to remove and scoop up the ash. It's somewhat of a hassle but it's worth it to get the best heat from every log. If you allow the ashes 2-3 days to cool completely, they can also be used as a non-toxic and environmentally friendly ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery or absorb odors.
A fireplace with wood burning is a timeless classic. While they may be less popular than gas fires, there is no denying the beauty and appeal of a warm log fire. These fires are perfect to snuggle in on cold winter nights, and they make a warm and inviting space in your home. Investing in a high-quality wood burner will pay for itself for a long time. Our chimney sweeps are available to help you get the most value from your stove. Give us a call now to learn more.
Low Carbon
Wood burners that are efficient and clean are the best method to save money while also keeping your home warm. As an added benefit they can also assist in local woodland management, a fantastic way to support the wildlife in your local environment.
Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create minimal pollution when they are maintained properly and used with dry, seasoned firewood. However, if they are not maintained properly or are using wood of poor quality, the smoke produced by them can contain fine particles (known as particulate pollution) that can irritate the lung and other organs. It also contains carbon monoxide and toxic air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling this type of air pollution can cause irritation of the lungs as well as wheezing, coughing, and asthma attacks. It can even lead to serious health issues like cancer, heart disease or premature death.
Some people fear that using a wood burning stove will contribute to climate change, but this is not necessarily true. Wood burning is a carbon neutral energy source. Throughout the lifetime of a tree it absorbs carbon dioxide, and when it is burnt, the carbon absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.
The wood is produced locally, which reduces the amount of pollution emitted in the transportation process. It is also important to select high-quality well-seasoned hardwoods, as they will provide a longer and more even burn than softwoods.
Modern, EPA certified wood stoves and heaters (such as those manufactured by Charlton &