Category: Island Pellet Stoves
Are Wood Burning Stoves Bad for Your Health?
Wood burning stoves are a popular choice for home heating, offering both warmth and a cozy atmosphere. While they have many benefits, it’s important to be aware of how they can impact your health. Don’t worry, though—by taking a few simple steps, you can enjoy your stove with peace of mind. Understanding the Risks Like…
The Benefits of a Modern Wood Burning Stove
Wood burning stoves have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. With rising energy costs and a desire for more sustainable heating solutions, British homeowners are once again turning to these traditional heating devices. Modern wood stoves have come a long way from the old cast iron stoves of yesteryear. They offer several benefits…
Hearth Regulations for Wood Burning Stoves
As suggested in the guidance to the UK building regulations, your stove must always be placed on a pad made from a non-combustible material such as granite, slate, steel, ceramic tiles or glass.
Are Wood Burning Stoves Safe?
Wood-burning stoves have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years as more people look for cosy, environmentally-friendly ways to heat their homes. However, there are some important safety considerations to keep in mind when using a wood burner. In this article, we’ll explore whether wood burning stoves are safe and look at the key…
What are the regulations for wood burning stoves?
Under new regulations that came into force in May 2021, sales of bagged house coal and wet wood in units under two cubic meters became unlawful. And wet wood in bigger volumes must be sold with advice on how to dry it out before it’s burned.
How Do Wood Burning Stove Fans Work?
Wood burning stoves have become increasingly popular in UK homes over the last few years. Not only do they provide cosy radiant heat, but they can also significantly reduce your heating bills if you burn logs you source for free. One key component that helps wood stoves work more efficiently and evenly distribute heat is…
How Hot Do Wood Burning Stoves Get?
Wood burning stoves can reach extremely high temperatures, with the firebox inside the stove reaching over 1,000°F (538°C). However, the external surface temperatures are much lower due to design features that prevent the outside from getting dangerously hot. How hot a stove gets depends on whether the air vents are open or closed and what…
How to Keep Kids and Pets Safe with a Wood Burning Stove
The key is taking steps to childproof the stove and protect curious pets, and using caution when operating your wood burner.
Heating Water from a Wood Burning Stove with a Back Boiler
Wood burning stoves are a popular way to keep a living space warm and comfortable during the colder months. However, although the primary function of these stoves has traditionally been room heating, this is no longer the case. Modern technological advancements have turned wood burning stoves into efficient central heating systems, heating both the air…
How a Lundy pellet stove can help you reduce your gas or electric bill
Do you need a tall chimney for a wood pellet stove?
One of the first questions that our customers ask is whether they need a chimney for a wood pellet stove.