Month: March 2014

Use Free Wood On Your Wood Burning Stove

Wood burning stoves are rising in popularity. They’re known for being excellent producers of heat, being far more environmentally friendly and do not emit the harmful gasses that are damaging our atmosphere. Stoves also look very good. They are stylish and make the ideal accompaniment to the tastefully decorated home. For builders who want to adhere to green sustainability guidelines, the stove will enable them to do this. Being able to reduce fuel bills is also another attraction. By using free wood, it’s even easier to keep those fuel costs down. Here are some different ways of sourcing that wood: ... Read more

The Best Wood For Your Wood Burning Stove

Although every owner of a wood burning stove recognises that wood should be dry and seasoned to deliver the best performance, not every owner is aware of the different types of wood available. The type of wood that you burn will have a big difference on how much heat your stove produces and how fast it will burn. We’ve put together a list of the best types of wood to use in your stove. They are in no particular order: Apple: The smell from this type of wood is really quite something. However, it will also burn at a slow ... Read more

Wood burning stoves in Bradford can save you money

At the back end of the year 2013, we saw at least three of the Big Six energy providers to homes and businesses in the United Kingdom, announce a massive increase and this has had a huge impact on millions of customers all across the country. So as we begin to get over yet another cold spell, major flooding, and reports of snow coming our way it is not surprising why many homes are looking for cheaper alternatives to heating their homes. If you are based in Bradford and surrounding areas wood burning stoves in Bradford homes could be the ... Read more

Common questions about wood burning stoves

If you are considering buying one of many wood burning stoves that are available to you, we explore some of the most commonly asked questions. What would you like to get from wood burning stoves? Without stating the obvious, the main reason lots of people consider wood burning stoves is to enable them to heat a room as well as supplying them with sufficient hot water.  But this can be achieved from a gas fire so why choose a wood burning stove?  More and more people are seeing the benefits of these stoves and choosing them as a lifestyle choice.  ... Read more

6 Reasons Why You Need a Wood Burning Stove

Wood burning stoves are very popular at the moment. It’s no wonder really. There are many reasons why people are buying them. We’ve picked out the top 6 reasons why you need a wood burning stove in your life. Everybody loves an open fire. What’s not to love! A wood burning stove gives the authentic feel of one, but it’s low on mess and hard work. Resale value of your home. Although we don’t have any evidence to show you, we’ve heard that homes sell faster when they’ve got a wood burning stove installed. I guess everybody wants that open ... Read more

How to Select the Best Firewood for Your Wood Burning Stove

When it comes to firewood, there are plenty of opportunities to save money with a wood burning stove. For example, if you buy your wood when its green and store it yourself, then you will already be making a huge saving. When you buy wood, remember that the denser and heavier it is, the more heat it will produce. The hardwoods such as birch, apple, maple, beech and oak all burn far longer than many other woods, in particular the conifers. What’s so good about these woods that they can produce excellent charcoal, which will keep your fire burning for ... Read more