Modern Wood Burners
Modern wood burners blend stylish designs, efficient heating, and environmental consciousness. They're an excellent addition to any home, and can be a backup source of warmth in the event of power outage.
They are more efficient in heating rooms than fireplaces and emit less harmful gasses. Wood stoves still emit up to six times more pollutants than modern diesel cars.
The Jotul F-305LL
The Jotul F 305 LL, one of the latest models from the Jotul collection is a stunning cast iron stove. The cast iron stove features a horizontal combustion chamber that can hold large wood logs and offers a beautiful view. It also has an efficient ash drawer as well as simple air controls. Additionally, it benefits from a clean combustion system that reduces emissions. This model comes with an additional heat shield in the rear and a soapstone top to further enhance the modern design.
The F 305 Series has a horizontal design, which makes it easier to put in logs. It also provides a rapid heat transfer of 10kW to the room through convection integrated. It was designed by Norwegian designers Anderssen & Voll, merging 160 years of experience in heating with timeless design. The long leg version is available in white and has an edgier look that brings the fire's full flames. The horizontal combustion chamber is ideal for burning large pieces of wood. The intuitive air controls make it easy to use.
The Jotul GF 305 DV IPI is a gas version of the popular cast iron F 305 LL. The modern design is wrapped in sleek curves and the extra-large view of the fire creates a stunning impact to your living space. The glass door that covers 70 percent of the front face gives you a clear and impressive view of the flame. Its high functionality includes 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 wood burner is designed to draw attention to the fire. The glowing flames are the star of the show. Focus the design team has created sleek black stoves that put the spotlight on the glowing flames. While many wood burning stoves are designed to maximize efficiency, they have chosen the opposite strategy. This has led to the fireplaces of the company becoming a part of the world's most elegant interiors, as well as the recipient of 25 prestigious design awards.
The central feature of the Focus creation is a contemporary tall flame view window, held aloft on the opposite side of the flue by an elegant wood storage unit that creates a stunning visual balance to the design. This tall flame view, that is the hallmark of the Focus range can be customized to suit your needs by selecting from various sizes of flues.
In addition to the tall flame view in addition to the tall flame view, the Grappus has a contemporary minimalist design that's attractive and easy to live with. Its unique design makes it stand out from other wood stoves. And its sleek lines add a chic design to any space. garage wood stove in both an open-air and wall mounted version and the latter is ideal for spaces that have limited floor space.
The Grappus is also available with natural gas or wood-burning power. The Grappus's insulation structure is comprised of three layers, with the middle being a glass layer which protects against the heat generated by the fire. The outer layers are designed to allow the heat to be absorbent by the combustion process, and then dispersed evenly across the entire space. This provides a comfortable and efficient heating experience and also helps minimize the effects of condensation on the interior of the glass.
The Grappus is a perfect blend of style and performance, and is available with a heat output of 3 to 8 kW when using wood as well as up to 5.1 kW when using natural gas. It's EcoDesign compatible and is an ideal choice for those looking for a chic, functional, efficient wood stove.
The Round Stack
Wood stoves come in a variety of different styles. Whether you are looking for a stove that will add an earthy, rustic look to your home or one that is more contemporary and modern, there is bound to be a stove that fits your needs. Modern stoves not only look stunning, but they also offer a more efficient alternative to traditional heating methods.
When it comes to making firewood suitable to burn in a wood stove, proper stacking is essential to ensure that the logs remain dry and ready to burn when required. By leaving space between the logs and separating their ends open allows airflow, which is key to ensure that your firewood dries effectively. The logs can be dried and stored by keeping them in tarps or other structures.
The round stack method is a popular way to stack firewood. It is simple to use and looks stunning. Make a base by laying out three to four rows of treated 2x4s or pallets. Then build a stack of end pillars on top of this base by placing 3-4 pieces of wood next to each other, then place another piece on the opposite side, with bigger gaps at each end. Continue to build these pillars up to 12 rows, making sure that there is plenty of space between each pillar for air to flow through the pile.
Make use of a center stake for stability. Begin by adding perpendicular pieces on the outside. Tie them together with string in the middle. Repeat this process until you reach the ceiling height of your wall. Then you can finish the interior with odd pieces or any that are too big for the outer rows. It is crucial to remember that indoor stacking requires a room that has plenty of light and airflow. Because overcrowding a stack can lead to damp and moldy wood. The best indoor space for stacking is usually a garage or basement.
The Short Penguin Eco
The Short Penguin Eco by Chilli Penguin is a wonderful example of a wood stove that is green. Its sleek lines and robust construction makes it a great choice for those who prefer a bit of traditional style or modern homes. The multi-fuel stove 5kw can burn wood as well as smokeless fuel. It also has a large ceramic window to watch the flames dance. It also has an oven so you can cook food on it or boil water for a hot beverage.
The stove uses three clean burn options that result in low emissions with over 80% efficiency. These include secondary heat retaining glazing, combustion air jets and air flow diverting. The result is a highly efficient stove that can be used in smoke-control zones.
This stove is one of the smallest models in the domestic range. It can be mounted on a wall with a plinth, or a log store. The design is sleek and modern with stainless steel handles. This is a stove that you'll be happy to have in your home.
Another way to cut down on your carbon footprint is to use kiln dried or seasoned wood. The wood has been dried to less than 20 percent moisture, which decreases the amount of smoke that is produced when it is burned. Even even if your wood stove is extremely efficient, you can still produce lots of emissions if you're not careful.
In our next blogs, we'll be sharing other great green ideas. But in the meantime you can take a few easy things to help the environment. There are many things we can do by choosing eco-friendly furniture to reducing consumption of paper. We hope you will find this blog useful and look forward hearing from you in the coming months.