How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Unlike traditional open fireplaces wood stoves are designed and optimised to burn firewood. This allows them to meet stricter emission standards.

Wood burning stoves provide glowing yellow flames, cozy crackling sounds and that primal feeling of warmth. However the smoke that it produces includes carbon monoxide and harmful air pollutants, such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Wood-burning stoves and fireplaces are not only gorgeous, but they are also extremely efficient. A high-quality wood burner can have an Ecodesign rating of up to 77 percent. It is vital to get the most benefit of your log burner, especially with rising energy costs. The good news is it's now easier than ever before to do!

The amount of moisture in firewood is an important factor that determines how efficient a stove that burns wood is. We recommend using only dried and seasoned wood that has dried for at least one year, and in some cases, 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 a low-carbon fuel source, which is beneficial to the environment. If you buy locally-sourced wood, you can also help to contribute to the active management and conservation of forests. This is beneficial for wildlife.

As far as maintenance is concerned, the primary requirement for a wood stove is to remove and scoop up the ash. This can be a bit of a nuisance, but it's worth it to ensure you get the most heat from each log. If you wait for the ashes to cool completely and then, they can be used as a non-toxic and eco-friendly ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery or absorb smells.

A wood-burning fireplace is a timeless classic. Although they're less well-known than gas fireplaces, the appeal and charm of a roaring flame cannot be ignored. They're perfect for cosying with on cold winter nights and are an ideal method of creating an inviting and warm space inside your home. Choose a high-quality wood stove and you'll be enjoying the benefits for years to come! Contact us today to learn more about how our expert chimney sweeps can help you get the most out of your stove.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn efficiently and cleanly are the most effective option to save money while keeping your home warm. In addition, they also aid in local woodland management, which is a fantastic way to support the wildlife in your local area.

If properly maintained, wood-burning fireplaces and stoves emit little or no pollution when they are used with seasoned and dry firewood. If they are not maintained properly or make use of wood that is not of high quality, the smoke that is produced is a result of fine particles, commonly referred to as particulate pollution that can cause irritation to lung organs and other body organs. It also contains carbon monoxide as well as toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling air pollution can cause irritation of the lung and trigger asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing and lung irritation. It could also cause heart disease, cancer or premature death.

Many are concerned that wood-burning stoves can contribute to climate change, but this isn't necessarily true. The combustion of wood produces energy that is carbon neutral. Throughout the lifetime of a tree, it absorbs carbon dioxide and when it is burnt, the carbon absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

As the wood is sourced locally, it reduces the amount of pollution that is released during transportation. It is also essential to use high quality woods that are seasoned and seasoned as they will give an extended and more consistent burn than softwoods.

Modern, EPA certified wood stoves and heaters (such as those manufactured by Charlton &amp