How efficient is a wood burning stove or fire?
A modern Ecodesign stove will be over 80% efficient and use less than a third of the amount of wood fuel compared to an open fire to give the same amount of heat. Open fires are only about 0-25% efficient, most of the heat from an open fire ends up the chimney, as well as […]
What does distance to combustibles mean?
Every woodburning fire or stove will have measurements specified by the manufacturer indicating how far away they must be from flammable objects. You usually get distances from the rear of the appliance and the sides. Please note that distance from the top and from the flue is specified under building regulations and is 500mm from […]
Why should I buy a modern woodburning or multifuel stove or fire?
Wood burning is a sustainable, renewable and carbon-neutral way of heating your home, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and non-renewable energy sources. electric • A fire encourages feelings of warmth and safety, studies have shown that it can boost our mood, give us feelings of wellbeing and helps us to relax. • A stove can […]
How much hearth do I need?
A minimum of 225mm from the front of the stove is required, if your stove is not designed to be run open. 300mm is minimum in front of an open fire or stove designed to be burning with the doors open. Either side 150mm is needed. If the doors on the stove come out further […]
What size stove or fire do I need?
Please see our stove size calculator. This will use your room dimensions to calculate the correct size stove or fire for your room. It is also worth taking into account some other aspects of your home. Reasons for a larger output stove: If you have an older draughty property, you have higher than standard ceilings, […]