A How-To Guide For Contemporary Wood Burning Stoves From Beginning To End

Contemporary Wood Stoves Historically, homes were built around wood stoves, providing an energy source for heating that has no impact on your electric bill. Modern stoves can be an attractive addition to any home. This DEFRA-approved modern wood stove has modern design and an efficient combustion system that is green and eco-friendly. It is rated with an A+ energy rating and can achieve 5kW of power. Priced at PS1,900, it is available in a variety of colours. How They Work Wood stoves are a great way to warm your home. They can be used to heat a space as a primary source or as supplementary heating. They also add ambiance and style and make any space feel more warm and inviting. Wood burning stoves create a controlled environment in which the fire can burn wood more efficiently to generate heat. This is done by directing air into the fire. This helps in regulating how quickly and effectively the fire burns. This is a key factor in the overall efficiency of a wood stove, as burning for too long is unable to provide energy and heat to the air. Modern wood stoves are designed to help reduce this by directing air into the firebox from several different points to keep the fire burning properly. A large majority of modern wood stoves have the catalytic combustion chamber to maximize efficiency. It is a piece made of metal that is usually circular in shape, that sits on top of the wood stove, where the flue pipe attaches. It resembles a beehive and has pores in which the combustion gases are stored. These gasses are then burned again at lower temperatures to release more heat. Other features found in many modern wood stoves are air bypass chambers. These are large flaps in the interior of the firebox that can be opened to redirect flue gasses around the catalyst during initialization. This will help start the fire faster and lessen the initial buildup of soot over the catalyst's surface. This feature is present in both old and new stoves, and can increase the heating efficiency of wood stoves. Convection Chambers Wood stoves are an ideal accessory to any outdoor living space, whether you live in an old-fashioned log cabin or a prefabricated tiny house. These heating devices aren't only a great way to add warmth and ambiance to your home, but also a renewable alternative to fossil-fuels. Here's how they work. Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient thanks to the advancement of technology. They come with a skin that creates air pockets directly around the main compartment or “firebox.” Surrounding cool air is attracted into these pockets, then released out of the top of your stove when it is warm, thereby heating the space more quickly and efficiently. A lot of modern wood stoves make use of sheet iron. The material is malleable and heats and cools quicker than cast iron. This enables the construction of more robust, sleek, and attractive stove that's perfect for contemporary homes. In addition, sheet iron is more eco-friendly than cast iron because it doesn't emit nearly the amount of harmful emissions. If you are looking to purchase a brand new wood burning stove, ensure that it is EPA-certified and catalytic. This type of wood-burning stove creates less pollution and burns more evenly than stoves that are not catalytic. The longer the fire burns, the less wood you'll burn. A wood stove isn't the best choice for heating your home. However, it can provide a great backup in an emergency. To prevent getting too much heat built up in your home, consider having a blower fitted to your modern wood stove to help distribute the heat evenly throughout your home. Fireboxes The firebox of a wood stove is where magic happens. It's where you make the fire and burn your wood to create heat, and it's the area where your stove spends most of the time you are using it. woodburner stove are constructed from different materials, including stainless steel and cast iron. Some modern stoves feature a secondary skin which creates pockets of heated air directly around the fire. This allows the heated air to be able to heat the surrounding area more efficiently and quickly than any other fireplace or wood-burning heating device. Modern wood stoves aren't only for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore, they have found their way into many homes. A wood stove is a beautiful accent piece that will make any room feel warm and welcoming. Wood stoves are not meant to be the primary or sole source of heat. If you're planning to add a wood burning stove to your home, be sure to take into consideration the size of your home and whether you already have a heating system in place. There are many different kinds and sizes of stoves, so it's easy to find one that fits your space. There are small stoves for small homes as well as ADUs, or smaller rooms within larger houses. Also available are larger stoves that can be used in a large cabin or cottage. Modern wood stoves are typically built to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating. This helps to reduce air pollutants such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some wood stoves even have an air wash option to clean the air inside your stove. Materials Wood stoves can be found in many homes. They will look great in a Scandinavian-style cabin, or a midcentury Malibu beach house. These wood burning stoves are more modern than the old stoves of the potbelly type that were the hearth of the home. They're designed to provide heat for small to medium-sized spaces and can be paired with a range of accessories for added warmth. Wood-burning stoves are less expensive than gas and coal, which can save you money in winter months. They are also eco-friendly. However, they can cost a lot to install and require regular maintenance. You can choose a modern wood stove that is certified according to your environmental preferences. For instance the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves has a secondary heat-retaining glazing for energy efficiency and achieves over 80 percent efficiency thanks to its dual air flow and combustion system. Stovax's non-catalytic stoves are an excellent option if you want to reduce carbon emissions more. It is EPA-certified and doesn't release any harmful chemicals into the air. The majority of modern stoves feature an enclosed firebox that is lined with baffles or firebricks. The baffles and firebricks help regulate the temperature in the stove, reducing the amount particulates and smoke that is produced. This helps reduce creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic woodstove functions exactly the same way as noncatalytic stoves, but is more effective in creating gas flames and bringing them back the flame to recombust. Styles Some things never go out of style and a modern wood stove is among them. It's both a practical appliance to keep you warm in the winter, as well as a beautiful design element for your living space. Modern wood stoves can be beautiful and efficient. They utilize a catalytic and non-catalytic method of combustion, which is a type heating that speeds the burning of wood. When the air in your fireplace heats up it evaporates the water molecules contained in the wood which helps to provide fuel to the flames. Then it reaches temperatures of about 600 degrees Fahrenheit and starts to burn off the carbon and tar that's within the wood. This decreases the amount of harmful gases released into the atmosphere, making a wood stove more eco-friendly than conventional ones. The Rais Viva L 120 is a stunning example of this and is a great option for those who want to maximize efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove has a catalytic combustion system and features secondary heat-retaining glazing which gives it an energy efficiency rating of nearly 80%. It even comes with a lifetime limited warranty, so you'll be able to enjoy it for years to come. If you're a big fan of the Scandinavian concept of “hygge” and would like to add some cozy Danish charm to your home, look no further than our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We offer a wide range of sizes, styles, and designs that can be adapted to any interior. We have a variety of styles, sizes and designs to fit any space.