A wood burning or multi-fuel stove can be a great focal point in your living room, creating a real cosy atmosphere. Here is our guide to buying a log burner or multi-fuel stove. What type of fuel do you want to burn? Wood is a carbon-neutral fuel, as the carbon it gives off is counteracted by the carbon it takes in while growing. Coal, on the other hand, is far less eco-friendly. But your choice about which fuel to burn may depend on what supply you have locally. Costs can fluctuate and it is always best to contact your local ...
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How to Choose the Right Fireplace for Your Home A fireplace can be a great addition to your house. They can not only bring warmth and cosiness to your home during winters, it can also add aesthetic value and change the interiors of a room dramatically. Adding a fireplace to your house is no longer just about heating. Plus, with the ever rising cost of gas and fuel these days, wood burning is the next best viable option. However, you should not rush when purchasing your fireplace. There are certain things you have to consider. Rushing and getting yourself a ...
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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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A modern fire shouldn’t produce so much smoke or smears that you notice significant smudges on your heating appliance. So why are most wood burning stoves and even smokeless imitation gas and electric appliances coloured Black? Is there a brighter alternative? A reason to keep it Black may be that a neutral colour matches any colour in your décor. Black also shows off the flames well. However, for some interior designs, Black may be little too dark for your comfort. So if, like me, you wish to lighten up your home, then you’ll be pleased to see the Almond range ...
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If you’re getting a bit fed up with soot build up on the inside of your wood burning stove glass then here’s what we advise to do to clean the glass. Why Does Soot Build Up On The Wood Burning Stove Glass? In our experience, this soot situation occurs due to the wood stove burning conditions being slightly off kilter. It’s usually because there is not enough air reaching the fire and it’s not getting hot enough. There are several reasons why the wood stove is running at a lower temperature than it could and should be. The most likely ...
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We are sometimes asked difficult questions such as how long a wood fire will burn, how much fuel is needed to heat rooms and which fuels are the cheapest. Well it’s no excuse to say that no one really knows the answer to these questions. That’s because every house and every lifestyle is different. Your preferred rate of burn, the size of your house, whether you have ready access to dry wood, or an existing gas supply; all these affect the choice of heating that suits your lifestyle. So let’s look at some important factors that will help ...
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With energy prices rising every year, multi fuel stoves are growing in popularity and this trend is not looking like it’s going to pass any time soon. Generally they are used to heat up your home during the winter. Although multi fuel stoves can burn other fuels, most people use them to burn wood. Effectively using these stoves When it comes to getting the most of your multi fuel stove, here’s what you need to know: Stove Size The size of your stove is going to result in the amount of wood that you’ll be burning. The insulation in your ...
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Wood stove heating efficiency differs between each model. However it is not always understood what benefits can come from heating the home with wood. If you already have an open fireplace then you may already be aware that the efficiency of that in terms of heat is just 10%. So you are receiving 10% of the heat that it generates. When it comes to the most basic of wood stoves, you can expect to enjoy between and 30% to 50% efficiency. Some higher performing stoves have up to 90% efficiency! What does this mean when it comes to the ...
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The growing dangers of global warming are a matter of concern for all of us. The excessive burning of fossil fuels has led to this menace and we can save our environment by starting from our home. Instead of using fossil fuels, we should use fuel-efficient stoves for heating your rooms. Wood burning and pellet fueled stoves are a good option for room heating widely used by people today. There are several retailers who sell stoves online so it’s now a whole lot easier to get your hands on one. Wood Burning Stoves Wood or pellets that generally include ...
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