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Contemporary Wood Stoves The earliest homes were built around wood stoves. They provide a central heating source which has no effect on your electric bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a attractive and practical addition to any home. This DEFRA-approved contemporary wood stove has a contemporary design and an efficient combustion system that is green and eco-friendly. It is rated with an A+ energy rating and can reach 5kW of power, priced from PS1,900. How They Work Wood stoves are an excellent method of heating your home. They can be used to heat a room as a primary source or as a supplementary heating source. They also add ambiance and style and make any space feel more warm and inviting. Wood burning stoves work by creating an environment that is controlled so that the fire can use wood more efficiently to generate heat. This is done by directing air into the fire. This will in regulating how quickly and effectively the fire burns. This is an important element in the overall efficiency of a wood stove, as a fire that smolders for too long will lose energy and heat to the air. Modern wood stoves can help reduce this by directing air into the firebox in a variety of directions to keep the fire burning. A large majority of modern wood stoves have a catalytic combustion chamber to maximize efficiency. This is a piece of metal, usually circular in shape that sits near the top of the stove, where the flue pipe joins. It appears a lot like a metal honeycomb and it has pores in which the combustion gases from the wood are deposited. The gases are then re-burned to release heat at lower temperatures. Air bypass chambers are yet another characteristic of modern wood stoves. These are large flaps that can be opened within the interior of the firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove first started. This lets the fire be ignited more quickly and can limit some of the initial soot buildup on the catalytic surface. This is a feature that is common in both new and old stoves. It helps increase the heating efficiency of the wood stove. Convection Chambers Wood stoves are the perfect option for any outdoor living space, whether you live in a rustic cabin in the woods or a prefabricated tiny house. These tried-and-true heating devices are not just a source of warmth and ambience to your living space but also provide an alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how. Modern wood stoves are incredibly energy efficient thanks to technological advancements. They feature a secondary skin that creates air pockets directly around the main compartment or “firebox.” Cool air from the surrounding area is attracted into these pockets, then released out of the top of your stove once heated, warming the surrounding room more quickly and efficiently. A lot of modern wood stoves are made from sheet iron, which is a material which is fast to cool and heat and is more malleable than cast iron. This allows for the creation of a more robust, sleek, and visually appealing stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more environment friendly than casting iron, since it produces less harmful emissions. If you're planning to purchase a new wood stove ensure that it is catalytic and EPA-certified. This kind of stove produces more evenly and less pollution than non-catalytic stoves. The longer the fire burns the more wood you'll use. A wood stove isn't the best choice for heating your home. However, it can provide an excellent backup plan in case of emergency. You should consider installing a blower in conjunction with your wood burning stove to spread the heat evenly throughout your house. Fireboxes The firebox of a wood stove is where magic happens. It is where you burn wood and build a fire to create heat. It is also where your stove will spend most of its time when you use it. These fireboxes are constructed of a variety of materials that include cast iron and stainless steel. Some modern stoves also have a second skin that creates pockets of hot air that are directly surrounding the fire, allowing the heated air to warm surrounding areas more quickly and efficiently than other types of fireplaces or wood-burning heaters. Wood stoves are now a common feature in many homes. They are no longer only for rustic cabins up in the mountains. A wood stove is an attractive accent piece that will make any space feel cozy and warm. It is important to remember that wood stoves shouldn't be used as a primary or sole source of heat. If you're planning to add a wood-burning stove to your home, be certain to consider the size of your home and whether you have an existing heating system in place. There are many different types and sizes of stoves, making it easy to find one that is suitable for your space. There are smaller stoves that are ideal for tiny houses and ADUs from DEN Outdoors for smaller rooms in larger homes, and larger stoves that are a great choice for a large cottage or cabin. Modern wood stoves are usually built 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 come with an optional air wash system to cleanse the air inside your stove. Materials Wood stoves are at the heart of many homes and look right at home in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach home. The wood burning stoves are more modern than the old stoves of the potbelly type that dominated the home hearth. They are designed to heat small and medium-sized rooms. They can be set up with a variety of accessories that can add warmth. Wood-burning stoves can save you lots of money on your power bill in the winter, and are cheaper than gas or coal. They are also environmentally friendly. They can be costly to install, and also require regular maintenance. You can pick a contemporary wood stove that is certified according to your preferences for the environment. The Short Penguin Eco, for instance, from Chilli Penguin Stoves, has a second heat retention glass to boost energy efficiency. It also achieves over 80 percent efficiency thanks to its dual combustion and airflow. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint even further, an uncatalytic wood stove from Stovax is a great option. It is EPA-certified and won't release any harmful chemicals into the air. The majority of modern stoves have the firebox surrounded by baffles or firebricks. The baffles and firebricks help regulate the temperature in the stove, reducing the amount of particulates and smoke that is produced. This prevents creosote from accumulating in your chimney, and reduces pollution of the air around your home. Catalytic wood stoves work in the same way as a non-catalytic one however it is more efficient at creating a fire that ignites gasses that are not burned and then bringing them back to the fire to re-combust. Styles Certain things are timeless, and a contemporary wood stove is one of them. It's a practical appliance that can keep you warm during winter, and also is a stunning design element to incorporate into your living room. Modern wood stoves can be stunning and efficient. They often use either non-catalytic or catalytic combustion process, which is a method of heating that accelerates the burning process of the wood in your fire. When the air in your fire gets heated as it heats up, the water molecules contained in wood evaporate. This aids in fueling the flames. It reaches temperatures around 600 degrees Fahrenheit. At this point, it begins to burn the carbon and tar in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful emissions released into the air, making a wood stove more environmentally friendly than traditional ones. woodburning stove is an amazing example of this and is a great choice for those looking to maximize efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove has the catalytic combustion method and has a secondary heat-retaining glass, giving it a high energy efficiency rating of over 80 percent. It comes with a warranty for life, meaning you can enjoy it for many years. Explore our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalog if you are a fan of the Scandinavian concept “hygge”. We have a variety of styles, sizes and designs that can be adapted to any space. We have a range of styles, sizes and designs that will fit any space.