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 enables them to comply with stricter emission standards.

Wood burning stoves provide dancing yellow flames, cosy crackling sounds, and that primordial sensation of warmth. The smoke that is generated is contaminated by air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood provide beautiful and natural heat source to the home, they are also incredibly efficient. A top-quality wood stove can have an Ecodesign rating up to 77 percent. It is crucial to get the most out of your wood burner, especially with rising energy costs. The good news is that it's now easier than ever before to do!

One of the main factors that determines the efficiency of the wood-burning stove is is the moisture content of the firewood. This is the reason we suggest only using seasoned wood which has been dried for a minimum of one year, and often two years. The drier the wood, the more efficiently it burns which results in less smoke and harmful emissions.

A wood burning stove also has the benefit of being an environmentally friendly fuel source, which is beneficial to the environment. If you buy locally-sourced wood, you can also help to support the active conservation and management of forests. This is beneficial for wildlife.

The only thing a wood burning stove requires in terms of maintenance is to regularly remove and dispose of ash. It can be a bit of a hassle but is well worth it in order to ensure you get the most heat from each log. Furthermore when you wait for a couple of days for the ashes to completely cool and then reuse them to make an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery or absorb odors.

A wood burner fireplace is a truly timeless classic. Although they're less popular than gas fires, there is no denying the beauty and allure of a warm log fire. These fires are great to cuddle to on cold winter nights, and they make a warm and inviting space within your home. Choose a high-quality wood burner and you'll be enjoying the benefits for years to be! 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 are efficient and clean are the most effective way to save money while keeping your house warm. They also aid local woodland management. This is a great option to help the wildlife that lives in your neighborhood.

Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create minimal pollution when they are properly maintained and are used with dry, seasoned firewood. If they aren't maintained properly or use wood of poor quality the smoke produced contains fine particles often referred to as particulate pollutants, which can irritate lungs and other body organs. Carbon monoxide, toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also found in. Inhaling these types of air pollution could cause irritation to the lung wheezing, coughing and asthma attacks. It could even cause serious health issues like cancer, heart disease, or premature death.

Some people are worried that wood-burning stoves cause climate change However, this isn't true. Wood burning produces energy that is carbon neutral. The tree absorbs carbon dioxide over its lifetime. When it is burned the carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere.

As the wood is sourced locally, this reduces the amount of pollutants released in the process of transportation. It is important to use hardwoods that are well-seasoned and of top quality. They burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

Modern wood stoves, such as those manufactured by Charlton &amp