How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

In contrast to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are designed and optimised to burn wood. This allows them to comply with tighter emissions regulations.

Wood burning stoves create glowing yellow flames that dance and warm crackling noises. They also give you a primal feeling of warmth. However, the smoke it creates includes carbon monoxide and harmful 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 extremely efficient. A top-quality wood burner could have an Ecodesign rating up to 77 percent. It is essential to get the most benefit of your log stove particularly with the rising energy costs. The good thing is that it’s easier than ever to do!

The amount of moisture in firewood is an important factor that determines how efficient a wood-burning stove is. This is why we suggest only using seasoned wood which has been dried for a minimum of one year, but more often two years. The more dry the wood, the better it burns. This results in lesser smoke and fewer harmful emissions.

Another benefit of a wood-burning stove is that it’s a low carbon source of fuel, which is fantastic for the environment. In addition, by buying locally sourced firewood you are aiding in the active management of woodlands which is a wonderful thing for wildlife.

The only thing a wood burning stove requires in terms of maintenance is to regularly remove and dispose of the ash. This can be a little bit of a nuisance, but it’s worth it in order to ensure you get maximum heat from each and every log. Additionally, if you wait 2-3 days for the ashes to fully cool and then reuse them as an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery or absorb odors.

A fireplace with a wood burner is a timeless classic. Although they’re less well-known than gas fireplaces, their appeal and charm of a roaring fire cannot be disregarded. They are ideal to snuggle up with on cold nights, and create a warm and welcoming space within your home. Choose a high-quality wood stove and you’ll start reaping the benefits for many years to come! Our chimney sweeps are here to assist you in getting the most value from your stove. Give us a call now to learn more.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn clean and efficiently are among the best ways to save money on logs while keeping your home warm. They also support local woodland management. This is an excellent method to support wildlife in your local area.

Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create very little pollutant if they are maintained properly and operated with dry, seasoned firewood. However, when they are not maintained properly or are used with poor quality wood the smoke that is produced by them contains fine particles (known as particulate pollution) that can irritate the lungs and other organs. It also contains carbon monoxide and harmful air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling air pollution can cause irritation of the lung and lead to asthma attacks wheezing, coughing, and irritation of the lungs. It may also cause heart disease, cancer or premature death.

Some people worry that using a wood-burning stove could contribute to climate change, but this is not necessarily the case. Burning wood is a carbon neutral energy source. Through 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 sourced locally, which reduces the amount of pollution emitted in the transportation process. It is important to use hardwoods that are well-seasoned and of top quality. They will burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

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