How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Wood stoves, unlike traditional open fireplaces, are engineered to burn wood. This allows them to meet tighter emissions regulations.

Wood burning stoves create sparkling yellow flames and soft crackling sounds. They also give warmth and a warm sensation. The smoke that is generated is filled with harmful air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves made of wood are not only beautiful, but also extremely efficient. A quality wood stove can be able to achieve an Ecodesign rating of up to 77%. With the increasing cost of energy, it is crucial to make sure you’re getting the maximum benefits from your log burner - the good news is that this is much simpler than ever before!

One of the most important factors in the efficiency of the 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, but more often two years. The more dry the wood is more dry, the better it burns. This results in less smoke and less harmful emissions.

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

As far as maintenance is involved, the sole requirement of a wood burner is to regularly take out and dispose of the ash. It can be a bit of a hassle but it is worth it in order to ensure you get most heat from each log. If you wait for the ashes to cool completely, they can also be used as a non-toxic, environmentally friendly 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 popular than gas fires but there’s no denying the beauty and appeal of a roaring log fire. These fires are perfect to cuddle in on cold winter evenings, and they make a warm and inviting area in your home. Making the investment in a top-quality wood burner will pay for itself for a long time. Our chimney sweeps are available to help you get the most value from your stove. Give us a call today to find out more.

Low Carbon

Burners that are clean and efficient are one of the best ways to save money on logs while keeping your home warm. They also aid local woodland management. This is a great method to support wildlife in your area.

When properly maintained wood-burning stoves and fireplaces emit little or no pollution when they are used with dry and seasoned firewood. If they are not properly maintained or when they make use of wood that is not of high quality, the smoke that is produced contains fine particles often referred to as particulate pollutants that can cause irritation to the lung organs and other body organs. It also contains carbon monoxide as well as toxic air pollutants like formaldehyde, benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling air pollution can cause lung irritation and lead to asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing and lung irritation. It may also cause heart disease, cancer or premature death.

Many are concerned that wood-burning stoves can cause climate change however this isn’t true. Burning wood is a carbon neutral energy source. Throughout the lifetime of a tree it absorbs carbon dioxide, and when it is burnt, the carbon absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

Since the wood is sourced locally this decreases the amount of pollution emitted during transportation. It is also important to use high quality, seasoned hardwoods as these will have an extended and even burn than softwoods.

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