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A Beginners Guide to Wood Burning Stoves
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Winter’s almost here, and energy bills are set to rise again. Many homeowners are opting to purchase wood burning stoves in order to keep costs down while staying nice and warm, but it can be considered quite daunting to take the plunge. Many homeowners might dread visiting a showroom – fearing that their “first time” status might mean that they’re put at a disadvantage. Our guide can help you know all there is to know about wood burning stoves – empowering you to make an informed, conscious decision on the best stove for you.


The first thing you’ll want to consider is the type of fuel which you want to burn for heat. There are three types of stoves, wood burning stoves, gas stoves, and multifuel stoves, which each allow you to approach heating your homes a little differently. Wood burning stoves are generally the most environmentally conscious of the three – wood is classed as “carbon neutral” which means that it lets off the carbon which it absorbed as it was a tree.


Wood burning stoves are considered the most common of all of the three as well, as it is the easiest to maintain a supply of, with many builders’ merchants and local salesman providing services which drop wood to your door when you need it. Saying this, multifuel stoves and gas stoves shouldn’t be overlooked due to this. All stoves are generally easy to fuel, though of course some are more expensive than others.


Another factor you might want to consider before you take the plunge with a stove is the space you have to store fuel for it. While with gas stoves you don’t need to allocate a space to store your gas, wood burning stoves do save you the most money when you do it all yourself.


Most wood burning stove owners stretch their pounds out further by buying freshly cut logs and then storing them in a warm, dry space. (around 2-3 cubic metres is perfectly adequate) Over approximately 6 months, the logs will dry out and then be suitable for burning. Buying freshly cut logs is a very cheap way to heat your home, as buying logs which are already dried is much more expensive. (But still nothing compared to gas and electricity rates!)


The final thing that first time stove owners often consider is style and aesthetics – and rightly so. A wood burning stove is a focal point for your home. Unlike a conventional boiler, a wood burning stove is something which is placed as the focal point of a room, and making sure that you don’t hate the sight of it is very important! Be assured that when you purchase your stove, a number of notable manufacturers have a variety of choices for both contemporary and modern stoves – allowing you to make a choice which is perfect for you in every way, shape and form.


It’s a really good idea to do your homework online before you hit a showroom – reputable stove providers such as FiresOnline have an excellent online catalogue which will allow you to get a good impression of what you want for your home, without pushy salespeople.


 


 


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