How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Wood stoves, unlike traditional open fireplaces, are engineered to use wood for combustion. This allows them to meet stricter emission regulations.

Wood burning stoves provide warm, yellow flames that dance, crackling sounds, and that primordial feeling of warmth. However the smoke they release includes carbon monoxide and harmful air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood provide a beautiful and natural heat to your home, but they are also incredibly efficient. A high-quality wood burner can achieve an Ecodesign rating of up to 77 percent. With the increasing cost of energy, it is crucial to make sure you get the most value from your log stove The good news is that this is more simple than ever before!

The amount of moisture in wood is one of the main factors that determines how efficient a wood-burning stove is. This is why we recommend only using seasoned wood which has been dried for a minimum of one year, and more often two years. The drier the wood the more efficiently it burns which means less smoke and less harmful emissions.

Another advantage of a wood burning stove is that it's an eco-friendly source of fuel, which is excellent for the environment. When you purchase locally-sourced wood, you are also helping to promote the active conservation and management of woodlands. This is great for wildlife.

The only thing that a wood burning stove requires in terms maintenance is to regularly remove and eliminate ash. It can be a bit of a hassle but it's worth it to get the maximum heat from each log. Furthermore when you wait for a couple of days for the ashes to fully cool they can be used to make an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery and absorb odors.

A wood-burning fireplace is an old-fashioned classic. Although they're less well-known than gas fireplaces, the allure and charm of a roaring flame cannot be denied. These fires are great to snuggle in on cold winter nights, and they make a warm and inviting area in your home. Make sure you invest in a high-quality wood burner and you'll be reaping the benefits for many years to be! Our expert chimney sweeps are available to assist you in getting the most from your stove. Give us a call today to find out more.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that are efficient and clean are the most effective method to save money while also keeping your home warm. They also aid local woodland management. This is an excellent way to support wildlife in your area.

Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create very little pollutant if they are maintained properly and operated with dry, seasoned and dry firewood. When they are not properly maintained or make use of wood that is not of high 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, air pollutants that are toxic like formaldehyde and benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also found in. Inhaling this type of air pollution could cause irritation of the lungs as well as wheezing, coughing, and asthma attacks. It could even cause serious health issues such as cancer, heart disease, or premature death.

Some people worry that using a wood burning stove will contribute to climate change, but this is not necessarily the case. Burning wood is a carbon-neutral energy source. In the course of the life of a tree, it absorbs carbon dioxide and when it is burned, the carbon dioxide absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

Because the wood is harvested locally, this reduces the amount of pollutants released in the process of transportation. It is essential to select hardwoods that are seasoned and of high quality. They will burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

Modern wood stoves, including the ones manufactured by Charlton &amp