What You Must Forget About Improving Your Wood Burner Fireplace

How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Unlike traditional open fireplaces wood stoves are specifically designed and optimized to burn firewood. This enables them to comply with stricter emission standards.

Wood burning stoves produce dancing yellow flames and cosy crackling sounds. They also provide a primal feeling of warmth. However the smoke they release contains carbon monoxide and toxic air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Wood burning stoves and fireplaces provide beautiful and natural heat to the home, and they are extremely efficient. A good quality wood burner can attain an Ecodesign rating of up to 77 percent. It is vital to get the most out of your wood burner particularly with the rising energy costs. The good thing is that it's much easier than ever to do!

The moisture content of firewood is an important factor that determines how efficient a stove that burns wood is. We recommend using only seasoned wood that has been dried over a period of at least one year, and in some cases, two years. The more dry the wood is and the more efficient it is to burn. This results in lesser smoke and fewer harmful emissions.

A wood-burning stove also offers the advantage of being an eco-friendly fuel source which is beneficial to the environment. Furthermore, by buying locally sourced firewood you are helping to promote the active management of woodlands which is a good option for wildlife.

In terms of maintenance involved, the sole requirement of a wood burner is to frequently scoop up and dispose of the ash. It can be a bit of a nuisance, but it is worth it in order to ensure you get the most heat from every log. Furthermore, if you wait 2-3 days until the ashes completely cool they can be used as an eco-friendly and non-toxic ice melt. They can be used to polish jewelry or absorb smells.

A marble fireplace with wood burning is an old-fashioned classic. Although they're not as popular than gas fires, there is no denying the charm and allure of a roaring fire. These fires are perfect to snuggle in on cold winter evenings, and they make a warm and inviting space within your home. Making the investment in a top-quality wood burner will pay off for many years. Our chimney sweeps are available to help you get the most value from your stove - give us a call today to find out more.

Low Carbon

Burners that are clean and Fireplace Electric efficient are among the most efficient ways to save money on logs while keeping your home warm. As an added benefit they also aid in local woodland management, a excellent way to help the wildlife that lives in your local environment.

When properly maintained, wood-burning fireplaces and stoves emit little or no pollution when they are used with seasoned and dry firewood. If they aren't maintained properly or use wood of poor quality, the smoke that is produced contains fine particles often referred to as particulate pollutants that can cause irritation to the lungs and other body organs. It also contains carbon monoxide as well as harmful air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling air pollution can cause lung irritation and lead to asthma attacks wheezing, coughing, and irritation of the lungs. It may also cause cancer, heart disease or premature death.

Some people fear that using a wood burning stove can cause climate change, but this is not necessarily true. Wood burning produces energy that is carbon-neutral. The tree absorbs carbon dioxide over its lifetime. When it is burned the carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere.

The wood is local, which decreases the amount pollution that is emitted in the transportation process. It is important to use hardwoods that have been seasoned and of high quality. They will burn longer and more evenly than softwoods.

Modern, EPA certified wood stoves and heaters (such as those made by Charlton & Jenrick) have considerably lower emissions than earlier stoves. They are certified to meet 2020 EPA standards which are significantly stricter than previous emission limits.

To avoid the buildup of exhaust inside your home, all wood-burning stoves must be vented completely to the outside. All of our current DEFRA-exempt, clean burn stoves can produce extremely clear exhaust by keeping the flames in the vicinity of the logs of wood and using dry and seasoned firewood.

A wood burning stove with a catalytic converter or hybrid unit could provide the most efficient low-carbon option for heating. These units re-ignite the particulates and gases from the initial combustion in a second stage by mixing them with superheated air. The remaining gases and particulates are then transferred to a catalytic unit for a final third combustion. This further reduces emissions to levels far below government standards.

Clean Burn

Cleanburn wood stoves burn fuel with the highest efficiency possible. This results in a minimum amount of emissions of particles into the air when burning wood. The air management system of the stove controls the intake and venting of gases to ensure that the combustion process takes place in a controlled and sealed environment. It also regulates the flame height to minimize emissions and increase the heat output.

This means that your chimney and its surroundings will be much cleaner than older stoves. Particulate matter (also known as particle pollution) caused by incomplete combustion of wood causes respiratory issues like coughing and wheezing in people and can lead to the development of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other serious health problems. Air pollution from wood combustion is an element that contributes to poor urban air quality.

The smoke from poorly combusted wood is a mixture of fine particulate matter and dangerous air pollutants such as carbon monoxide volatile organic compounds nitrogen oxides, benzene, formaldehyde, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. These particles can get into the lungs, and other organs causing discomfort, harm, and even death. Dust particles from the air can also damage the surfaces in your home and give an unpleasant sludge-like feel to rooms.

If you're using a fireplace with wood burning it is important to make use of high-quality firewood that has been seasoned and dried. The most valuable woods for heating are hardwoods such as beech, oak and ash. Hardwoods are incredibly dense and have a higher BTU than softwoods. They also provide more heat.

It is also important to determine if your local authority has any regulations regarding wood burning. These could include nuisance/odor regulations and visible emissions or the opacity limit for smoke.

It is essential to keep the glass of a stove with a glass front free of dirt and deposits. You can make use of a dry towel or oven cleaner spray to do this. Alternatively, you can mix bicarbonate of a soda with a small amount of water to the glass.

Regular maintenance of your chimney and stove is also crucial. Regular chimney cleanings are required to remove creosote, and to ensure that the flue works properly. It is also recommended to note the dates of periodic inspections on your calendar. This will allow you prevent costly repairs and extend your wood burner's life.

Low Maintenance

Many people choose to install wood-burning fireplaces due to the natural warmth they generate. This kind of fireplace requires some maintenance and upkeep. The chimney, flue, and stove are all possible sources of house fires, if they're not cleaned and maintained regularly. Fireplaces are also an excellent source of heat when the power goes out, especially during winter when snowstorms can cause tree branches to fall and rip up power lines.

If you use a wood stove to heat your home, you'll be able to reduce your carbon footprint as compared to other fossil fuel sources like gas. Modern wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces are constructed to meet EPA standards (Environmental Protection Agency), which means they produce very little emissions. The more well-seasoned wood is the more efficient it will be as well which means you'll burn less of it to get the same amount of heat.

The fireplaces need some maintenance and care. They should be kept away from the combustible materials and have a screen in place. The air flow can be improved by keeping the grate clean of ash and debris. This will help keep the fire burning longer and your home clean. It is recommended that your stove and chimney swept at least twice per year to prevent the accumulation of creosote that could create an fire hazard or blockage and limit ventilation.

A wood-burning stove needs to be tended constantly and it may take time for a beginner homeowner to understand how to light, ignite, and maintain a steady fire in the fireplace. However, once you have learned the art of creating and maintaining a bioethanol fire in your wood burner, it can be a source of enduring pleasure that will provide warmth and warmth to your home year after year.

Wood burning fireplaces are around in some form or another for more than 500 years. They've gained a lot of attention due to their efficiency, sustainability and the natural warmth that comes from wood. Talk to your local Regency dealer about the benefits of wood stoves or inserts for your home if you're planning to buy an entirely new heater.