See the wood through the trees and make the switch to a Wood Burning Stove! The recent price increase in the supply of gas has certainly been unwelcome news and although the suppliers are advising us that it is not linked with an increase in profits, consumers all over the country are finding the increase difficult to deal with especially in the current economic climate. From 23rd November 2013 British Gas will be increasing their rates by an average of 9.2% for dual-fuel customers. It is expected that this increase will affect almost eight million homes across the UK. Gas ...
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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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When it comes to lighting fires in the fireplace, it’s actually quite a skill that improves with practice. For example, if the wood isn’t dry enough, it’s not going to burn. If you don’t have some sort of kindling then it will also be difficult to get things going. Let’s explore what you need to know about drying firewood for your home heating: Did you know that if you cannot get wood to burn very well then it will cause more than one problem? For starters, not only will the fire be cool but it could cause a build-up of ...
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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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One of the most appealing features of wood burning stoves is that they are significantly cost effective when it comes to heating a home with renewable energy. In this case ‘renewable’ means that the wood that you use can be replaced by growing more. We have recently discussed this with wood experts and they have informed us that even if everybody in Great Britain decided to buy a wood burner and use them as their main heating provider, more focus would be put onto taking care of woods with coppicing and proper management and as a nation we’d be self-sufficient in ...
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On a cold night, sitting by a fireside is considered to be the most wholesome pleasures ever discovered by many. A fire burning safely within the confinement of wood fireplace or a wood stove offers a feeling of comfort. From the beauty of the flames to its warmth, we admire everything about it. Though a lot has been said about the sound and the smell of a wood burning fireplace, the magnificence of a wood fireplace continued to allure many for centuries. Therefore, the manufacturers have come up with the brilliant concept of wood burning stoves while retaining and improvising ...
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