Modern Wood Burners
Modern wood burners are a blend of elegant designs, efficient heating, and eco-consciousness. They are a wonderful addition to any home and provide an alternative source of heating in the event of power failures.
They are more efficient at heating rooms than fireplaces, and emit substantially less harmful gases. However wood stoves can release six times more particles than a modern diesel car.
The Jotul F 305 LL
The Jotul F 305 LL is one of the most recent models to join the Jotul collection. The cast iron stove features an open combustion chamber horizontally that can hold large wood logs and provides stunning views. It also comes with a handy Ash drawer, as well as intuitive air controls. It also features a clean combustion system which reduces emissions. This model can be ordered with a rear-heat shield as well as the top is constructed from soapstone to complement its contemporary design.
The F 305 Series has a horizontal design, which makes it easier to place logs. It also offers rapid heat transfer of 10kW to the room using integrated convection. It was designed by Anderssen & Voll in Norway which combines over 160 years of experience in heating with timeless design. The long leg model is available in white and features a lighter touch that brings out the full flames of the fire. The horizontal design of the combustion chamber is perfect for burning larger pieces of wood, and the intuitive air controls are user friendly.
The Jotul GF 305 DV IPI gas version is a cast iron model of the popular F 305 LL. The sleek, modern design is framed with smooth curves. The large view of the fire creates an amazing effect in your living room. The fire is easily accessed through the glass door that covers 70 % of the front face, giving an impressive and unobstructed view of the flames. Its top-quality features include an easy-to-install, built-in direct vent system as well as integrated heat convection, which reduces the distance to combustible substances on the back of the stove.
The Focus Grappus
The Focus Grappus is a wood burner that has been designed to show off the fire, with the burning flames being the star of the show. While many wood stoves are prone to focusing on efficiency over looks but the Focus design team has taken the opposite approach with their sleek black designs that make the glowing flames the main attraction of your home. The company's fireplaces have become an integral part of the most prestigious homes around the globe, and they've won 25 prestigious design awards.
The Focus model has a tall, modern flame view window that is held high on either side of a flue. A stylish wood storage offers an amazing visual contrast to the overall design. This tall flame view, that is the hallmark of the Focus range, is customizable to suit your requirements and preferences, including various sizes of flues.
The Grappus is a minimalist modern design that is extremely attractive and easy to use. Its unique shape makes it stand out from other contemporary wood burners and its sleek lines will provide a chic finish to any room. It is available in a freestanding version and a wall-mounted version. The latter is ideal for small spaces with little floor space.
The Grappus also provides the possibility of wood-burning or natural gas power. Its insulating structure consists of three layers, with the middle layer being a glass barrier that guards against the heat from the flame. The outer layers are designed to suck up the heat generated by the combustion process and to spread it evenly across the entire space. This ensures a comfortable, efficient heating experience and also helps reduce the effects of condensation within the glass.
The Grappus is the perfect combination of design and performance. It is available in an output of 3-8 kW when using wood, and up to 5 kW when using gas. It is also fully EcoDesign compliant which makes it a fantastic option for those who want an efficient, stylish and practical wood-burning stove.
The Round Stack
Wood stoves are available in a variety of different styles. There is a wood stove that will meet your needs, whether you are looking for something earthy and rustic to enhance your home, or more sleek and modern. These modern designs are not just beautiful, but also more efficient than traditional heating methods.
When it comes to making firewood suitable to burn in a wood stove, proper stacking is essential to ensure that the firewood remain dry and ready to burn when needed. By leaving space between the logs and separating their ends open allows airflow, which is essential to ensure that your wood is dried effectively. The logs can be dried and stored by storing them in tarps, or other structures.
The round stack method of stacking firewood is a popular method that is easy to do and looks great. Create a base by laying out three to four rows of treated 2x4s, or pallets. On the top of the base build a stack with end pillars, by placing 3-4 pieces of wood side-by-side and then another on opposite sides. Continue to build these pillars until the stack is 12 rows high, making sure that there are plenty of spaces between each one to ensure that air can flow freely throughout the entire pile.
Make use of a center stake for stability. Begin by adding perpendicular pieces on the outside. Connect them using string in the middle. Repeat this process up to the height you desire for your wall. Then you can fill in the inside with oddball pieces or any that are too big for the outer rows. Indoor stacking requires space with good airflow and plenty of sunlight. Overcrowding can result in damp and moldy wood. The ideal indoor space for stacking is usually a garage or basement.
The Short Penguin Eco
The Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin is a fantastic example of an eco-friendly wood burner. Its clean lines and robust construction make it an attractive choice for modern homes as well as those who want a little more traditional. The 5kw multi-fuel stove can burn wood as well as smokeless fuel. It has a huge ceramic window so you can watch the flames dance. It also has an oven so you can cook your meal on it or boil a kettle for hot drinks.
The stove uses three clean burn features that achieve emission levels that are low and have over 80% efficiency. These include secondary heat retaining glazing as well as combustion air jets and air flow diverting. The result is a highly efficient stove that can be used in zones of smoke control.
woodburner stove is the smallest of the domestic range. It is a great choice because it can be mounted on a wall with the addition of a plinth or log store. The design is sleek and modern with stainless steel handles. This is a stove that you'll be happy to come home to.
Use of the seasoned or kiln dried type of wood is another great method to reduce carbon footprint. This wood has been dried down to less than 20 percent moisture, which decreases the amount of smoke created when it is burned. It's important to remember that even with a very efficient wood burning stove, you could still generate a significant amount of emissions in the event of negligence.
In future blogs, we'll share some more green ideas. However, for now, you can do many simple things to help the environment. From choosing furniture that is sustainable to decreasing the amount of paper you use, there are plenty of things that we can do. We hope you find this blog useful and look forward to hearing from you in future.
