The Benefits of a Wood Burning Stove

​Wood Burning Stoves: The benefits
 
British weather can be spontaneous and unpredictable, so it makes life easier having a heating system which is easy and reliable. A wood burning stove can make your home warm and cosy quicker than you may realise. There are so many benefits to having a wood burning stove which are outlined below.

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5 Benefits of a wood Burning Stove

• Fuel is cheap

One of the most expensive ways to heat your home is via electricity. With the rising cost of gas and electricity suppliers, customers are looking for cheaper alternate ways to heat their homes. One of the most expensive gasses is propane. The prices of propane are increasing at an extortionate rate each year and with the great peak in oil prices, it seems that wood is the cheapest option; which also provides a great economical advantage.
 

• Heat is distributed more efficiently

Wood burning stoves can radiate heat more efficiently and distributes heat quicker than any other heat source. This means that more heat is distributed into the room than lost through the chimney. This makes your home heat up quicker and less fuel is wasted. Many homes use an open fireplace but lots of people do not realise the heat and fuel that is wasted. For example, an open fireplace does not heat very efficiently as it sucks in a lot of oxygen and the heat that is produced is quickly lost up the chimney. This means only a small section around the fireplace feels warm while the rest of the house remains cold, therefore more fuel is being burnt in order to produce adequate heat. Another benefit of the wood burning stove is that it continues to produce heat, many hours after it has been extinguished.
 

• Wood is a Renewable Resource .

Logs of wood are a renewable fuel source. Providing that you have bought your wood from a reputable source and have checked that your are burning the correct type of wood, burning it can be very Carbon Neutral. There is a variety of wood available nowadays which are purified and contain very little moisture content. This means the emissions that the wood produces, are not harmful to the environment. Chopped wood is also continuing the natural cycle for our environment. For every tree that is cut down to make firewood, it is replaced by at least one seed for another tree to grow. This cycle makes wood a completely renewable energy resource and you can have a clearer conscience about the environment.
 

• Easy to maintain

Wood burning stoves are quite simple and easy to maintain. As long as you take some basic required steps to keep it efficient and safe, you will have very little   problems with it. It is advised that you have your chimney cleaned at least once a year to eliminate dirt and blockages. Another vital step to keep your log burner safe and working efficiently is make sure you use the correct type of wood, free of moisture and regularly clean the ash from the pan. If these steps are followed, then there will be very little maintenance and problems with your stove.

• Log burners compliment the room

A wood burner can create a stylish and contemporary feature in your home. They can give a cold or spacious room a  great atmosphere and can make a room seem more cosy and appealing. Log burners also come in different shapes, sizes, styles and colours. You can choose any that will fit in with the décor of the room and they have the ability to compliment any other features or decoration. Wood burning stoves have a contemporary elegance which makes your home feel welcoming and cosy, as well as looking stylish.
 
 
Wood burning stoves are becoming increasingly popular. They are a must-have for unexpected power cuts or blackouts during bad weather. Whether you have power or not, wood burning stoves  will carry on burning. It is not uncommon for people to be on the fence when deciding on a stove for their homes; but  with advancing technologies, stoves have become more cleaner, energy efficient and stylish as years have progressed. ​