How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Wood stoves, unlike traditional open fireplaces, are designed to burn wood. This allows them to comply with stricter emission regulations.

Wood burning stoves are renowned for their glowing yellow flames, cozy crackling sounds, and that primordial sense of warmth. The smoke produced is filled with harmful air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood offer a stunning and natural heat to your home, they are also extremely efficient. A good quality wood burner can attain an Ecodesign rating of up to 77%. With rising energy costs it is crucial to make sure you are getting the maximum benefits from your log burner - the good news is that this is much simpler than ever before!

The moisture content of wood is one of the main factors that determines how efficient a stove that burns wood is. This is why we suggest only using seasoned wood, which has been dried for at least one year, and more often two years. The more dry the wood, the more efficiently it burns which means less smoke and harmful emissions.

A wood burning stove also has the benefit of being an environmentally friendly fuel source, which is good for the environment. In addition, by buying locally-sourced firewood, you're helping to support the active management of forests, which is a great aspect for wildlife.

The only thing that a wood burning stove requires in terms maintenance is to regularly remove and eliminate ash. It can be a bit of a hassle but it's worth it to get the best heat from every log. If you wait for the ashes 2-3 days to completely cool, they can also be used as a non-toxic and environmentally friendly ice melt. They can also be used to polish jewellery and absorb odors.

A fireplace with a wood burner is a truly timeless classic. Although they're not as popular than gas fireplaces but there's no denying the charm and allure of a roaring log fire. These fires are perfect to cuddle to 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 off for a long time. Our expert chimney sweeps are here to assist you in getting the most out of your stove. Give us a call now to learn more.

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 help local woodland management. This is an excellent option to help wildlife in your local area.

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

Some people are worried that wood-burning stoves can contribute to climate change However, this isn't true. Burning wood is a carbon neutral energy source. Through the life of a tree it absorbs carbon dioxide, and when it is burned, the carbon absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

The wood is produced locally, which reduces the amount of pollution produced during the transport process. It is also essential to use high quality, seasoned hardwoods as these will have an extended and more consistent burn than softwoods.

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