Wood Burning Stoves

Wood Burning Stoves

• Do wood burning stoves save money?

  There are some great benefits of heating your home with a wood burning stove, not least the aesthetics. Wood burners are a very cost-effective way of warming a room. They are more efficient than an open fire, with some research putting them at up to four times more efficient. They are also easier to clean because more of the fuel is burned and contained within the unit.

• How much does it cost to put in a wood burning stove?

  Every installation project is different. However, The Fireplace Warehouse can provide an in-house installation service for your wood-burning stove, no matter how complicated the job. The flexibility of design these days means there are many ways and options for installing a fantastic wood burning stove. Wood burning stoves can also be linked to your central heating system, including underfloor heating.

• Are wood-burning stoves good for the environment?

  One of the questions we are asked a lot is about the environmental impact of wood burning stoves. We are pleased to be able to explain that they are a carbon-neutral source of heat - carbon in the form of soot from the smoke emitted is offset by the carbon that was used while the tree was growing, making it a cyclical, neutral process.

  Coal has a bigger impact on the environment; however, your fuel source will depend on what is available locally and the stove you have chosen. Log burners obviously need a regular source of wood, which can take a lot of space to store; therefore, a multi-fuel stove might suit you better, as other fuels can take up less space. If you know you will only ever burn wood, log burners are probably the best choice; alternatively, if you are not sure or you know there will be different fuel sources, check out the multi-fuel range. Many retailers will have wood for sale and, in some instances, you might be able to collect your own. The important thing is to make sure the wood is dry enough, as damper wood will reduce your heat output.