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How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner fireplace stove

Unlike traditional open fireplaces wood stoves are engineered and designed to burn firewood. This enables them to comply with the stricter emission requirements.

Wood burning stoves offer dancing yellow flames, cosy crackling sounds, and that primordial sense of warmth. The smoke produced contains toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces wooden provide beautiful and natural heat to the home, and they are incredibly efficient. A top-quality wood burner could have an Ecodesign rating of up to 77%. With the increasing cost of energy, it is crucial to ensure that you're getting the maximum benefits from your log burner - the good news is that this is much easier than ever before!

The moisture content of wood is one of the main factors that determines the efficiency of a wood-burning stove is. This is why we suggest only using seasoned wood that has been dried for at least one year, and more often two years. The more dry the wood, the more efficiently it burns, which means less smoke and less harmful emissions.

A wood burning stove is a low-carbon fuel source, which is good for the environment. By purchasing locally sourced wood, you can also help to contribute to the active conservation and management of forests. This is great for wildlife.

In terms of maintenance involved, the sole requirement for a wood stove is to take out and dispose of the ash. This can be a little bit of a hassle but it's worth it to ensure you get most heat from every log. Additionally when you wait for a couple of days for the ashes to completely cool they can be used as an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery and absorb odors.

A marble fireplace that burns wood is an old-fashioned classic. While they're not as popular than gas fireplaces, the allure and appeal of a roaring flame cannot be ignored. They're perfect for cosying with on cold winter evenings and are a great method of creating a warm and inviting space within your home. Choose a high-quality wood burner and you'll be benefiting for many years to come! Contact us today to find out more about how our expert chimney sweeps can help you get the most out of your stove.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn clean and efficiently are among the most efficient ways to save the cost of logs while keeping your home warm. They also help local woodland management. This is an excellent way to support wildlife in your local area.

Wood-burning stoves and fireplaces produce minimal pollution when they are properly maintained and used with dry, seasoned and dry firewood. However, if they are not maintained properly or are made of poor quality wood the smoke generated by them is contaminated with fine particles (known as particulate pollution) that can irritate the lung and other organs. Carbon monoxide, air pollutants that are toxic like formaldehyde and benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also found in. Inhaling air pollution can cause lung irritation and cause asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing and lung irritation. It may also cause heart disease, cancer or premature death.

Some people fear that using a wood-burning stove can cause climate change however this isn't necessarily true. Burning wood is a carbon-neutral energy source. The tree absorbs carbon dioxide over its life. When it is burned, the carbon is released into the atmosphere.

The wood is local, which decreases the amount pollution that is produced during the transport process. It is important to use hardwoods that are well-seasoned and of high quality. They burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

Modern, EPA certified wood stoves and heaters (such as those manufactured by Charlton & Jenrick) have considerably lower emissions than earlier stoves. They have been certified to meet 2020 EPA standards that are significantly stricter than previous emission limits.

All wood burning stoves must be fully vented to the outside of your home to ensure that they don't cause a build-up of exhaust in your house. All of our current DEFRA-exempt, clean burn stoves can produce clear exhaust when keeping the flames at a distance from the logs of wood and using dry and seasoned firewood.

A wood burning stove equipped with an acatalytic converter or hybrid unit can provide the best low-carbon option for heating. These units ignite the gases and particulates that were ignited during the initial combustion in a subsequent stage by mixing them with superheated air. They then channel the remaining gases and particulates through a catalytic combustor for an additional and final combustion, reducing emissions to a level that is well below the government standards.

Clean Burn

Cleanburn wood stoves are made to burn fuel with the best efficiency that is possible. This results in the release of very small particles into air when burning wood. The air management system of the stove regulates the intake and ventilation of gases to ensure that the combustion process is conducted in a safe and controlled environment. It also regulates the flame height to reduce emissions and maximize heat output.

This means your chimney and its surroundings will be cleaner than older stoves. Particulate matter, also referred to as particle pollution, resulting from wood that is not properly burned can cause respiratory problems, such as wheezing and coughing, and contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other serious conditions. Wood burning also contributes to poor air quality in cities.

Smoke from poorly burned timber contains fine particulate pollutants and harmful air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, as well as other dangerous air pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), benzene, and formaldehyde. These particles can penetrate deep into the lung and other organs which can cause discomfort, damage and even death. Dust particles from the air can also cause a hazard to surfaces in your home and give them a rough feeling.

It's important to use only good quality, seasoned and dried firewood for your fireplace with a wood burner. Hardwoods such as oak, ash, and beech are the best for heating. Hardwoods have a higher density and BTU content. They also offer more heat than softwoods.

Check with your local authority to determine whether they have any regulations about wood burning. These may include rules regarding odors and nuisances and visible emissions or smoke opacity limitations.

It is essential to keep the glass of a wood stove with a glass front free of deposits and dirt. This can be done with a dry cloth or oven cleaner spray. Alternately, you can add bicarbonate of soda mixed with a bit of water to the glass.

Regular maintenance is crucial for your stove and chimney. Regular chimney cleanings are necessary to eliminate creosote, and ensure that the flue is working properly. Be sure to note dates for periodic inspections in your diary, as this will allow you to avoid costly repairs and extend the life of your wood burner.

Low Maintenance

Wood burning fireplaces are very popular due to their natural warmth. This type of fireplace requires a bit of maintenance and upkeep. If not cleaned and maintained regularly the chimney, flue, and stove can all have the potential to cause fires within your home. Fireplaces are also a great source of heat when power is out, particularly in winter when snow storms can cause branches to fall from trees and knock down under-hanging power lines.

Using a wood stove for heating will reduce your carbon footprint significantly in comparison to other fossil fuel sources like gas. Modern wood stoves and inserts have been designed to conform to EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, which means that they emit very little carbon dioxide. The more seasoned wood you use the more efficient the stove will be. You'll require less wood to generate the same heat.

These fireplaces require some upkeep and attention, such as ensuring they are not in close proximity to the ignition source and that a screen is in place. Cleaning the grate of ash and debris will help air flow, which will prevent the fire from dying too quickly. Also, it will keep your home clean. You should have your chimney and stove cleaned at least twice per year to avoid creosote accumulation that could create fire hazards or blockage and hinder circulation.

It may take some time for homeowners who are new to the area to learn to ignite, light and maintain a continuous fire in the fireplace. However, once you have achieved the art of creating and maintaining an open flame in your wood burner, it can be a source of lasting enjoyment that provides heat and warmth for your home year after year.

Wood-burning Cheap Fireplaces have been around in one form or another for nearly 500 years, and have rediscovered their popularity because of their effectiveness as well as their sustainability and natural warmth and smell of real wood. Talk with your local Regency dealer about the advantages of wood stoves or inserts for your home if you're planning to buy an entirely new heater.