Some people say that a wood burning stove can be compared to a pet dog. Before you get one, you need to know that it will need the correct treatment, including feeding and attention just like a dog does. Let’s explore what that attention and feeding of a stove entails: It’s critical that you get your chimney swept regularly. This means at least once per year. Without doing so, your chimney or flue system is likely to get a build-up of tar and soot. This could prevent your stove from being able to burn well and it could even cause ...
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If you’ve heard the term chimney liner, but you’re not sure what it is or why you might need it, read on. We are going to discover what a chimney liner is and whether you need to use one. What is a chimney liner? Whatever heating appliance you have installed in your home, if it burns fuel it will need to vent the fumes outside of your house. A chimney liner enables this to happen whilst protecting the inside of your chimney from any combustion products. Do I need a chimney liner? If your chimney is constructed of masonry, it’s ...
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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: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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If you’re on our blog site, you are either investigating the possibility of buying a wood stove, or you have already got one installed and want to get the maximum return from your investment. Whichever the case is, we’ve got some great ideas on how you can stretch your budget further whilst you help the environment. Before we get started, there’s something that you need to know. The biggest cause of inefficiency in the burning of wood is that of incomplete consumption. Decreased heat output, extra smoke and extra expense can come from wood not burning properly. However, if you ...
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