How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Contrary to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are designed and optimised to burn firewood. This enables them to comply with stricter emission regulations.

Wood burning stoves emit sparkling yellow flames and soft crackling sounds. They also provide an incredibly warm feeling. The smoke produced is contaminated by air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves made of wood offer a stunning and natural heat to your home, and they are incredibly efficient. A quality wood stove can be able to achieve an Ecodesign rating of up to 77 percent. It is crucial to get the most benefit of your log burner, especially with increasing energy costs. The good news is it's much easier than ever to do!

The moisture content of firewood is an important factor that determines the efficiency of a wood-burning stove is. We recommend using only well-seasoned wood that has been dried over a period of at least one year, and in many cases two years. The more dry the wood, the better it burns. This results in less smoke, and less harmful emissions.

A wood burning stove offers the advantage of being an environmentally friendly fuel source, which is good for the environment. Furthermore, by buying locally-sourced firewood, you are helping to promote the active management of woodlands, which is a great thing for wildlife.

The only thing that a wood burning stove requires in terms of maintenance is to regularly remove and eliminate the ash. This can be a little bit of a nuisance, but is well worth it in order to ensure you get most heat from each log. In addition, if you wait 2-3 days for the ashes to completely cool they can be used as a non-toxic and eco-friendly ice melt. They can be used to polish jewelry and also absorb odors.

A wood burner fireplace is a timeless classic. Although they're not as popular than gas fireplaces however, there's no denying the beauty and allure of a roaring log fire. They're great for snuggling up to on cold nights and are an ideal way to create a warm and inviting space in the heart of your home. Making the investment in a top-quality wood burner will pay off for many years. Contact us today to find out more about how our skilled chimney sweeps can assist you in getting the most out of your stove.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn efficiently and cleanly are the most efficient option to save money while also keeping your home warm. They also aid local woodland management. This is a great way to support wildlife in your local area.

If properly maintained, wood-burning fireplaces and stoves emit very little pollutant when they are used with dry and seasoned firewood. When they are not properly maintained or use wood that is of poor quality the smoke produced contains fine particles also known as particulate pollutants that can cause irritation to the lungs and other body organs. Carbon monoxide, air pollutants that are toxic like formaldehyde and benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also in the. Inhaling air pollution can cause irritation to the lungs and lead to asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing and lung irritation. It could also cause cancer, heart disease or premature death.

Some people are concerned that wood-burning stoves will contribute to climate change however this isn't true. Burning wood is a carbon-neutral energy source. The tree absorbs carbon dioxide over its lifetime. When burned the carbon dioxide is released into the air.

The wood is produced locally, which reduces the amount of pollution emitted in the transportation process. It is crucial to choose hardwoods that are seasoned and of high quality. They will burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

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