How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace
Contrary to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are specifically designed and optimized to burn wood. This allows them to meet tighter emissions regulations.
Wood burning stoves offer glowing yellow flames, cozy crackling sound and that innate sensation of warmth. However, the smoke it creates is contaminated with carbon monoxide as well as toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Efficient
Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood offer a stunning and natural heat to the home, they are also incredibly efficient. A quality wood stove can achieve an Ecodesign rating of as high as 77 percent. With rising energy costs it is crucial to ensure you're getting the maximum benefit from your log burner - the good news is that this is more simple than ever!
The moisture content of 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 over a period of at least one year and in many cases two years. The more dry the wood, the more efficiently it burns, which results in less smoke and less harmful emissions.
A wood burning stove also offers the advantage of being a low-carbon fuel source, which is great for the environment. Additionally, by purchasing locally-sourced firewood, you're helping to promote the management of woodlands which is a wonderful thing for wildlife.
The only thing a wood-burning stove requires in terms maintenance is to regularly take away and eliminate ash. It's quite a challenge but it's worth it to get the maximum heat from every log. Additionally when you wait for a couple of days until the ashes completely cool they can be used as an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can be used to polish jewelry and also absorb smells.
A fireplace made of wood is a truly timeless classic. Although they're less well-known than gas fireplaces, their appeal and charm of a roaring fire cannot be denied. They are ideal to snuggle in on cold winter evenings, and they make a warm and inviting area in your home. Investing in a high-quality wood stove will pay off for a long time. Our expert chimney sweeps are on hand to assist you in getting the most from your stove. Give us a call now to learn more.
Low Carbon
Wood burners that burn efficiently and cleanly are the best method to save money while keeping your home warm. In addition, they can also assist in local woodland management, which is a fantastic way to support the wildlife in your local area.
Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create very little pollutant if they are maintained properly and are used with dry, seasoned and dry firewood. If they aren't properly maintained or when they use wood of poor quality the smoke produced is a result of fine particles, commonly referred to as particulate pollution that can cause irritation to the lungs and other body organs. It also contains carbon monoxide as well as harmful air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling these types of air pollution could cause irritation of the lungs wheezing, coughing and asthma attacks. It can even lead to serious health issues such as heart disease, cancer, or premature death.
Many people are concerned that using a wood-burning stove could contribute to climate change however this isn't necessarily the case. Wood burning produces energy that is carbon-neutral. The wood absorbs carbon dioxide throughout its lifetime. When it is burned the carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere.
The wood is produced locally, which reduces the amount pollution that is produced during the transport process. It is also essential to use high quality well-seasoned hardwoods, as they will provide a longer and more even burning time than softwoods.
Modern, EPA certified wood stoves and heaters (such as those manufactured by Charlton &