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10 Wrong Answers To Common Wood Burner Fireplace Questions: Do You Know The Right Answers?

How to Get the Most From a Wood Burner Fireplace

Contrary to traditional open fireplaces, wood stoves are specifically designed and optimized to burn wood. This allows them meet the stricter emission requirements.

Wood burning stoves provide warm, yellow flames that dance, crackling sounds, and that primordial feeling of warmth. However, the smoke it creates is contaminated with carbon monoxide as well as toxic air pollutants, such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Efficient

Fireplaces and stoves that burn wood provide a beautiful and natural heat to your home, they are also extremely efficient. A quality wood stove can attain an Ecodesign rating of up to 77 percent. With the rising cost of energy, it is important to make sure you’re getting the maximum benefit from your log burner – the good news is that this is much simpler than ever before!

The moisture content of wood is one of the main factors that determines how efficient a stove that burns wood is. We recommend using only seasoned wood that has been dried for at least one year, and often two years. The dryer the wood is the more efficiently it burns which results in less smoke and harmful emissions.

Another benefit of a wood-burning stove is that it’s a low carbon source of fuel, which is excellent for the environment. By purchasing locally sourced wood, you can also help to contribute to the active management and conservation of woodlands. This is beneficial for wildlife.

As far as maintenance is concerned, the primary requirement for a wood stove is to regularly take out and dispose of the ash. It’s a bit of a hassle but it’s worth it to get the best heat from every log. If you allow the ashes to cool completely They can also be used as a non-toxic and green melt of ice. They can be used to polish jewelry and also absorb the odors.

A fireplace with a wood burner is a truly timeless classic. Although they’re not as popular than gas fires but there’s no denying the beauty and appeal of a roaring log fire. They are ideal to cuddle to on cold winter nights, and create a warm and welcoming area in your home. Choose a high-quality wood stove and you’ll be enjoying the benefits for years to be! Contact us today to find out more about how our experienced chimney sweeps can help you get the best out of your stove.

Low Carbon

Wood burners that burn cleanly and efficiently are the best option to save money while keeping your house warm. They also aid local woodland management. This is a fantastic method to support wildlife in your area.

Wood-burning fireplaces and stoves create very little pollutant if they are maintained properly and operated with dry, seasoned firewood. However, if they are not maintained properly or are using wood of poor quality, the smoke produced by them is contaminated with fine particles (known as particulate pollution) that can irritate the lung and other organs. It also contains carbon monoxide and harmful air pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Inhaling these types of air pollution could cause irritation to the lung wheezing, coughing and asthma attacks and may even cause serious health conditions such as cancer, heart disease or premature death.

Many people are concerned that using a wood burning stove will contribute to climate change, but this is not necessarily true. Burning wood is a carbon neutral energy source. Through the life of a tree it absorbs carbon dioxide and when it is burned, the carbon dioxide absorbed is released back into the atmosphere.

The wood is local, which decreases the amount of pollution emitted in the transportation process. It is also essential to use high quality, seasoned hardwoods as these will give a longer and more even burning time than softwoods.

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

All wood-burning stoves must be fully vented to the outside of your property to ensure that they don’t create a haze of exhaust in your house. All our current DEFRA-exempt and clean burn stoves can produce very clear exhaust by keeping the flames at a distance from the wood logs and by using dry well-seasoned, clean firewood.

A wood burning stove equipped with an acatalytic converter or hybrid unit could provide the most efficient low-carbon heating solution. These units ignite the gasses and particulates from the initial combustion in a second stage by mixing them with superheated air. The remaining gases and particulates are then pumped through a catalytic combustion unit to create a final and third combustion. This reduces emissions to levels that are below the standards set by the government.

Clean Burn

Cleanburn wood stoves are engineered to burn fuel with the highest efficiency that is possible. This results in a minimum amount of particles emitted into the atmosphere when burning wood. The air management system of the stove regulates the intake and exhaust of gases to ensure that the combustion process is conducted in a controlled and sealed environment. It also regulates the height of the flame to reduce emissions and maximize heat output.

This means your chimney and its surroundings will be cleaner than older stoves. Particulate matter (also known as particle pollution) from incompletely combusted wood causes respiratory problems such as coughing and wheezing in people and contributes to the development of heart diseases such as stroke, diabetes, and other serious health conditions. The air pollution resulting from wood burning is also a contributory factor in poor urban air quality.

Smoke from poorly combusted wood is a source of fine particulate pollutants as well as harmful air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, as well as other dangerous air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides as well as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as well as benzene and formaldehyde. These particles can reach deep into the organs of the lungs which can cause discomfort, damage and even death. Airborne dust can also contaminate surfaces in your home with a smudge-like feeling.

If you’re using a fireplace with wood burning, it’s important to only use firewood of the highest quality that has been properly seasoned and dried. The most efficient woods for heating are hardwoods, such as oak, ash and beech. Hardwoods are dense and have a more BTU than softwoods. They also have more heat.

Check with your local authority to find out whether they have rules about wood burning. These may include rules regarding odors or nuisances, as well as visible smoke emissions or smoke opacity limitations.

If you have a wood burner with a glass door, it’s important to keep the glass clear of grime and deposits. This can be done using a dry cloth or oven cleaner spray. Alternately, you can add bicarbonate of soda with a little water to the glass.

Regular maintenance is also important for your stove and chimney. This includes regular chimney cleanings that remove creosote as well as ensure proper functioning of the flue. Be sure to note dates for regular inspections in your diary, as this will allow you to avoid expensive repairs and prolong the longevity of your wood burner.

Low Maintenance

Many people opt to install wood burning fireplaces due to the natural warmth they create. However, this type of fire requires a bit of upkeep and maintenance. If not cleaned and maintained regularly, the chimney, flue and stove could all have the potential to cause fires within your home. Fireplaces can also be an excellent source of heat when power is out, especially in winter, when snow storms could cause branches of trees to fall and rip down power lines.

When you use a wood stove to heat your home, you will reduce your carbon footprint as compared to other fossil fuel sources like gas. Modern wood stoves and inserts have been designed to comply with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, which means that they produce very low emissions. The more well-seasoned wood is, the more efficient it will be which means you’ll burn less of it to get the same amount of heat.

They require some maintenance and attention, including making sure they are not in close proximity to combustible materials and a screen is in place. Keeping the grate clear of ash and debris will allow airflow and prevent the fire from dying quickly. It will also help keep your home clean. You should have your chimney and stove cleaned at least twice a year to prevent the accumulation of creosote that could create fire hazards or blockage and restrict the airflow.

It may take some time for a new homeowner to learn how to light, ignite and maintain a constant fire in the fireplace. Once you’ve learned the art of lighting, your wood stove will become a source for warmth and comfort in your home.

Wood burning fireplaces have been around in some form or another for nearly 500 years, and they’ve gained a new following because of their efficiency and sustainability, as well as the natural warmth and aroma of real wood. Talk with your local Regency dealer about the advantages of wood stoves or inserts for your home if you’re looking to buy a new heater.

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