How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Contrary to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are engineered and designed to burn wood. This allows them meet the stricter emission requirements.

Wood burning stoves are renowned for their warm, yellow flames that dance, crackling sounds, and that primordial sense of warmth. The smoke produced is contaminated by air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Wood-burning stoves and fireplaces are not just beautiful, but also extremely efficient. A good quality wood burner can be able to achieve an Ecodesign rating of as high as 77%. With the rising cost of energy, it is important to ensure you’re getting the maximum benefits from your log burner - the good news is that it’s much easier than ever before!

A key factor in the effectiveness of a wood burning stove is is the water content of the wood. 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.

Another great benefit of a wood burning stove is that it’s an eco-friendly source of fuel, which is excellent for the environment. If you buy locally-sourced wood, you are also helping to promote the active management and conservation of woodlands. This is great for wildlife.

The only thing a wood burning stove requires in terms maintenance is that you regularly remove and eliminate ash. This can be a bit of a hassle but it is worth it in order to ensure you get the most heat from every log. If you wait for the ashes to cool completely and then, they can be used as a non-toxic and green melt of ice. 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, their appeal and ambiance of a roaring fire cannot be ignored. They’re ideal for cozying up to on cold nights and are an ideal method of creating a warm and inviting space in the heart of 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 skilled chimney sweeps can assist you in getting the most out of your stove.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that are efficient and clean are the most efficient way 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 that lives in your area.

If properly maintained wood-burning stoves and fireplaces emit very little pollutant when they are operated with seasoned and dry firewood. When they are not maintained properly or make use of wood that is not of high quality the smoke produced is a result of fine particles, commonly referred to as particulate pollution, which can irritate lungs and other body organs. It also contains carbon monoxide as well as toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. 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 like heart disease, cancer, or premature death.

Some people are concerned that wood-burning stoves cause climate change, but this isn’t necessarily true. Wood burning produces energy that is carbon-neutral. Throughout the lifetime of a tree, it absorbs carbon dioxide, and when it is burnt, 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 crucial to choose hardwoods that are seasoned and of high quality. They burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

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