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 to comply with stricter emission standards.

Wood burning stoves provide dancing yellow flames, cosy crackling sound and that innate sense of warmth. However the smoke that it produces is contaminated with carbon monoxide as well as toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves that are wood-burning are not only gorgeous, but they are also extremely efficient. A quality wood stove can attain an Ecodesign rating as high as 77 percent. With the increasing cost of energy, it is essential to make sure you're getting the maximum value from your log stove The good news is that it's more simple than ever before!

One of the most important factors in the efficiency of a wood burning stove is in the water content of the wood. This is why we recommend only using wood that is seasoned, that has been dried for at least one year, and more often two years. The more dry the wood, the better it burns. This means less smoke, and less harmful emissions.

Another benefit of a wood-burning stove is that it's a low carbon source of fuel, which is excellent for the environment. When you purchase locally-sourced wood, you can also help to contribute to the active conservation and management of forests. This is great for wildlife.

The only thing that a wood burning stove requires in terms of maintenance is that you regularly take away and dispose of ash. This can be a bit of a hassle but it's worth it in order to ensure you get the most heat from each log. Additionally that if you wait a couple of days until the ashes completely cool, they can be reused as an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery or absorb odors.

A fireplace made of wood is a timeless classic. While they may be less popular than gas fires but there's no denying the appeal and allure of a roaring log fire. These fires are great to snuggle to on cold winter nights, and they create a warm and welcoming space in your home. A high-quality wood stove will pay off for many years. Our chimney sweeps are here to help you get the most value from your stove. Give us a call now to learn more.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn efficiently and cleanly are the most efficient option to save money while keeping your house warm. As an added benefit they can also assist in local woodland management, which is a excellent way to help the wildlife that lives in your area.

Wood-burning stoves and fireplaces produce minimal pollution when they are properly maintained and are used with dry, seasoned and dry firewood. If they are not maintained properly or use wood of poor quality the smoke produced contains fine particles also known as particulate pollutants that can cause irritation to lungs and other body organs. 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 may cause irritation to the lung, coughing, wheezing and asthma attacks. It can even lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, or premature death.

Many are concerned that wood-burning stoves contribute to climate changes However, this isn't true. Burning wood is a carbon-neutral energy source. In the course of the life of a tree it absorbs carbon dioxide, and when burned the carbon dioxide absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

The wood is produced locally, which reduces the amount of pollution released during transportation. It is also essential to select top quality woods that are seasoned and seasoned as they will have an extended and even burning time than softwoods.

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