How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

In contrast to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are designed and optimised to burn wood. This allows them meet stricter emission standards.

Wood burning stoves offer warm, yellow flames that dance, crackling sounds, and that primordial sense of warmth. The smoke that is produced is filled with harmful air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood provide beautiful and natural heat to the home, but they are also incredibly efficient. A high-quality wood burner can be able to achieve an Ecodesign rating as high as 77 percent. With rising energy costs it is crucial to ensure you're getting the maximum value from your log stove - the good news is that it's more simple than ever before!

The moisture content of firewood is an important factor that determines how efficient a stove that burns wood is. This is why we suggest only using seasoned wood which 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 less harmful emissions.

A wood-burning stove also has the benefit of being an eco-friendly fuel source which is good for the environment. Additionally, by purchasing locally sourced firewood you are helping to promote the management of woodlands which is a good thing for wildlife.

As far as maintenance is concerned, the only requirement for a wood stove is to scoop up and dispose of the ash. It can be quite a challenge, but it is worth it to get the maximum heat out of every log. Additionally that if you wait a couple of days for the ashes to fully cool they can be used as a non-toxic and eco-friendly ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery or absorb odors.

A fireplace with a wood burner is a truly timeless classic. While they're not as popular than gas fireplaces, the allure and ambiance of a fire that is roaring can't be ignored. They're perfect for cosying in the cold winter evenings and are a great method of creating a warm and inviting space inside your home. Make sure you invest in a high-quality wood stove and you'll start benefiting for many years to be! Our chimney sweeps are available to assist you in getting the most value from your stove. Give us a call now to learn more.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn clean and efficiently are among the best ways to save the cost of logs while keeping your home warm. In addition, they also help to support local woodland management, which is a excellent way to help the wildlife that lives in your local area.

Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create very little pollution if they are properly maintained and used with dry, seasoned and dry firewood. When they are not maintained properly or use wood that is of poor quality, the smoke that is produced contains fine particles commonly referred to as particulate pollution that can cause irritation to the lungs and other organs of the body. Carbon monoxide, toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also present. Inhaling this type of air pollution can cause irritation to the lung wheezing, coughing and asthma attacks and may even cause serious health issues like cancer, heart disease or premature death.

Some people are worried that wood-burning stoves cause climate change however this isn't true. Burning wood produces energy that is carbon neutral. The tree absorbs carbon dioxide over its lifespan. When burned, the carbon is released into the atmosphere.

Because the wood is harvested locally, it reduces the amount of pollution that is released when it is transported. It is crucial to choose hardwoods that are seasoned and of top quality. They burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

Modern wood stoves, like those manufactured by Charlton &amp