Contemporary Wood Stoves
Historically, homes were built around wood stoves, providing central heating which has no effect on your electric bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a beautiful and practical addition to any home.
This DEFRA approved modern wood-burning stove combines a contemporary design with an eco-friendly combustion system. It has an A plus energy rating and can reach 5kW of power priced at around PS1,900.
How They Work
Wood stoves are a fantastic option to heat your home. They can be utilized as a primary or supplementary heating source, and they can add a touch of style that can make any room feel more welcoming and warm. Wood burning stoves function by creating an environment that is controlled so that the fire can burn wood more efficiently to produce heat.
They do this by directing air over the fire, which assists to control how quickly and effectively it burns. This is a major aspect in the overall efficiency of a stove made of wood, as burning for too long loses energy and heat to the surrounding air. Modern wood stoves help to reduce this by directing the air into the firebox in various directions to keep the fire burning.
Many modern wood stoves also use a catalytic combustor to aid in the process of reaching the highest efficiency. It is a piece of metal that is usually circular in shape, which is positioned on top of the wood stove, where the flue pipe attaches. It looks a lot like honeycombs made of metal and contains pores where combustion gases from the wood are deposited. These gases are then re-burned to release heat at lower temperatures.
Other features found in many modern wood stoves are air bypass chambers, which are large flaps in the interior of the firebox that can be opened to redirect flue gasses around the catalyst during startup. This will help start the fire faster and lessen the initial buildup of soot over the catalytic surface. This feature is present in both new and old stoves, and can increase the efficiency of heating wood stoves.
Convection Chambers
Whether you live in a rustic wooded cabin or a modern tiny home, there's nothing that pairs better with nature than a wood stove. These heating devices are not only a great way to add warmth and ambiance to your home, but they're also a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how they work.
Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient thanks to technological innovations. The second skin creates air pockets right around the "firebox" or main compartment. The cool air in the room is drawn into the pockets and released at the top of the stove when it becomes warm. This allows the room to be heated faster.
Modern wood stoves often use sheet iron. This material is flexible and is able to heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This enables the construction of a more durable, sleek and aesthetically pleasing stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more environment green than casting iron since it produces less harmful emissions.
If you're planning to purchase a brand new wood burning stove, ensure that it is certified by the EPA and catalytic. This type of wood stove burns more evenly and creates less pollution than non-catalytic stoves. The longer the fire burns the more wood you'll use.
A wood stove isn't the most efficient method of heating your home. However it can be an excellent back-up plan in the event of an emergency. Consider installing a blower with your contemporary wood burning stove to spread the heat evenly throughout your house.
Fireboxes
The firebox of wood stoves is where magic occurs. It is the place where you burn wood and build a fire to create heat. It is the place where your stove spends most of the time you use it. The fireboxes are made of stainless steel or cast iron. Some modern stoves have an additional skin that creates pockets of heated air right around the fire. This allows the heated air to heat surrounding areas faster and more efficiently than any other fireplace or wood-burning heating device.
Wood stoves are becoming a staple in a variety of homes. They are no longer only for rustic cabins in the mountains. A wood stove can be an amazing decoration piece for any space and makes it feel warm and inviting. Wood stoves are not meant to be the primary or sole source of heat. If you are looking to add a wood burning stove to your home, be sure to take into consideration the size of your house and whether you already have a heating system in place.
Stoves come in a wide variety of sizes and styles which makes it easy to find the perfect one for your home. There are small stoves for small homes as well as ADUs or smaller rooms within larger homes. There are also larger stoves for a large cabin or cottage.
Modern wood stoves are often designed to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating. This helps reduce air pollution, such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some wood stoves even have an air wash system that can be added 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 an midcentury Malibu beach home. These wood burning stoves are more modern than the traditional stoves with potbelly designs that were the hearth of the home. They are designed to heat small and medium-sized rooms. They can be set with a variety of accessories to add warmth.
Wood-burning stoves are more affordable than gas and coal which could save you money in the winter. They are also environmentally friendly. They can be costly to install and require regular maintenance.
Based on your personal preferences regarding the environment depending on your environmental preferences, you can select from a wide selection of contemporary wood stoves that are certified to various levels of environmental efficiency. The Short Penguin Eco, for instance, from Chilli Penguin Stoves, has a secondary heat retention glazing to increase energy efficiency. It also achieves over 80 percent efficiency due to its dual airflow and combustion system.
Stovax's non-catalytic stoves can be a great option to reduce carbon emissions even more. It is EPA certified and won't emit any harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.
Most modern stoves have an enclosed firebox with firebricks and baffles. These help to regulate the temperature inside the stove, which reduces the amount of smoke and particulates produced. This helps to prevent creosote buildup in your chimney, and also reduces pollution of the air around your home. Catalytic wood stoves work in the same way as a non-catalytic stove, but is more effective at creating a fire that ignites gasses that are not burned and then returning them to the fire to re-combust.
Styles
Some things never go out of style, and a contemporary wood stove is among them. It's both a practical appliance to keep you warm during the winter, as well as an attractive design element for your living space.
Modern wood stoves can be beautiful and efficient. They typically use a catalytic or non-catalytic burning process, a type of heating that accelerates the burning of wood in your fire. When the air in your fireplace warms up, it vaporizes the water molecules contained in the wood that help ignite the flames. It reaches temperatures of 600 degrees Fahrenheit. At this point, it starts to burn the carbon and tar contained in the wood. This reduces the amount of harmful emissions released into the air which makes wood stoves more sustainable than traditional ones.
The Rais Viva L 120, one of the most stunning examples is a fantastic choice for those who want to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove comes with a catalytic system and secondary heat-retaining glass, which ensures it has an energy efficiency rating over 80%. It even comes with a limited lifetime warranty, so you can take advantage of it for a long time to be.
If you're a fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge" and are looking to add some warm Danish appeal to your home take a look at our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We offer a wide range of sizes, styles and designs that will fit into any space. If you're looking for an energy-efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for overnight burning or an impressive level five stove to impress your guests, we have something to fit every taste and budget.