How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Contrary to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are specifically designed and optimized to burn wood. This allows them to comply with stricter emission regulations.

Wood burning stoves are renowned for their glowing yellow flames, cozy crackling sound and that innate sensation of warmth. However, the smoke it creates contains carbon monoxide and toxic 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 incredibly efficient. A good quality wood burner can be able to achieve an Ecodesign rating as high as 77%. It is essential to get the most out of your log burner, especially with rising energy costs. The good news is that it's now easier than ever before to do!

A key factor in the effectiveness of a wood burning stove is in the water content of the wood. We recommend using only well-seasoned wood that has been dried for at least one year and in many cases two years. The more dry the wood is, the better it burns. This results in less smoke, and less harmful emissions.

Another advantage of a wood burning stove is that it's a low carbon source of fuel, which is great for the environment. When you purchase locally-sourced wood, you can also help to contribute to the active management and conservation of forests. This is great for wildlife.

The only thing a wood-burning stove requires in terms maintenance is to regularly take away and dispose of ash. This can be a little bit of a hassle but it is worth it to ensure that you get the most heat from each log. Additionally that if you wait a couple of days for the ashes to fully cool and then reuse them to make an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can be used to polish jewelry and absorb the odors.

A fireplace that burns wood is an old-fashioned classic. While they're not as popular than gas fireplaces, the appeal and ambiance of a fire that is roaring can't be disregarded. They're great for snuggling in the cold winter nights and are a perfect way to create a warm and inviting space within your home. Investing in a high-quality wood burner will pay off for a long time. Our chimney sweeps are on hand to help you get the most from your stove. Give us a call now to find out more.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that are efficient and clean are the most efficient method to save money while keeping your house warm. They also help local woodland management. This is a fantastic method to support wildlife in your area.

Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create minimal pollution when they are maintained properly and are used with dry, seasoned firewood. However, if they're not maintained well or using wood of poor quality, the smoke produced by them is contaminated with fine particles (known as particulate pollution) that can irritate the lung and other organs. Carbon monoxide, toxic air pollutants such as formaldehyde and benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are also found in. Inhaling this kind of air pollution could cause irritation of the lungs, coughing, wheezing and asthma attacks and may even cause serious health conditions such as cancer, heart disease or premature death.

Some people are worried that wood-burning stoves can cause 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 burnt, the carbon absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

Because the wood is harvested locally, this reduces the amount of pollution that is released during transportation. It is essential to select hardwoods that are well-seasoned and of high quality. They will burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

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