Contemporary Wood Stoves

Historically homes were built around wood stoves, which provided a central heating source that doesn't have any effect on your electricity bill. Modern stoves are designed to be beautiful and practical addition to any home.

This DEFRA-approved contemporary wood-burning stove comes with modern design and an efficient combustion system that is green and eco-friendly. It comes with an energy rating of A+ and can achieve 5kW power. Priced at PS1,900, it is available in a variety of colours.

How They Work

Wood stoves can be a great way to warm your home. They can be utilized as a primary or supplementary heating source, and they add an element of style that can make any room feel more welcoming and warm. Wood burning stoves function by creating an atmosphere that is controlled, where the fire can be more efficient in burning wood to generate heat.

This is done by directing air into the fire. This will in regulating how quickly and effectively the fire is burning. This is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of a stove as a fire which smolders too long will deplete energy and heat to the air. Contemporary wood stoves are designed to help reduce this by moving air into the firebox through different places to keep the fire burning properly.

Many modern wood stoves also employ a catalytic combustion system to aid in the process of getting the most efficient performance. This is a piece of metal, usually circular in shape, that is placed near the top of the stove, where the flue pipe joins. It appears a lot like the honeycomb shape of a metal honeycomb. It has pores in which the combustion gases from the wood are deposited. The gases are then burned again to release heat at lower temperatures.

Air bypass chambers are another characteristic of modern wood stoves. These are large flaps that can be opened in the inside of a firebox in order to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is first initiated. This lets the fire start more quickly and reduces some of the initial buildup of soot on the catalytic surface. This feature is common in both old and new stoves and increases the heating efficiency of wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

Whether you live in a rustic wooded cabin or a contemporary prefab tiny house, there's nothing that pairs better with nature than a wood stove. These heating devices aren't just a great way to provide warmth and ambiance to your home, but they're also a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuels. Here's how they work.

Modern wood stoves are incredibly energy efficient due to the advancements in technology. They have a second skin that creates air pockets directly around the main compartment, or "firebox." Cool air from 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 more quickly.

A lot of modern wood stoves make use of sheet iron. It is malleable and can heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This enables the construction of more durable, sleek, and visually appealing stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more eco green than casting iron because it emits fewer harmful emissions.

If you're considering buying a new wood stove make sure it's catalytic and EPA-certified. This kind of wood-burning stove creates less pollution and burns more evenly than stoves that are not catalytic. The longer the fire burns the more wood you'll need.

While a wood stove should not be used as the sole source of heating, it can be an excellent backup to a modern central heating system in the event of a crisis. To avoid the risk of having too much heat build up in your home it is recommended to have a blower fitted to your wood stove that will aid in spreading the heat evenly throughout your home.

Fireboxes

The firebox of wood burners stoves is where magic occurs. It's where you create the fire and burn the wood burning stoves for sale to generate heat, and it is where your stove will spend most of its time while you use it. The fireboxes are made out of stainless steel or cast iron. Some modern stoves include a second skin that creates pockets of hot air directly around the fire, allowing heated air to warm the surrounding areas more quickly and effectively than other kinds of fireplaces or wood burning stove small-burning heaters.

Contemporary wood stoves aren't just for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore. They are now a part of many homes. A wood stove can be an amazing feature piece for any room and makes it feel warm and inviting. Wood stoves aren't intended to be the primary or only source of heat. If you're planning to add a wood-burning stove to your home, be sure to consider the size of your home and whether or not you already have a heating system in place.

There are a variety of kinds and sizes of stoves, which makes it easy to find one that fits your space. There are stoves that are small for small homes and ADUs or smaller rooms in larger homes. There are also larger stoves for a large cabin or cottage.

Many modern wood stoves are designed to be energy efficient and come with an Ecodesign rating, which helps to reduce a variety of air pollutants, such as Particulate Matter (PM), Organic Gaseous Compounds (OGC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Some wood stoves come with an air wash system that can be added to cleanse the air inside your stove.

Materials

Wood stoves can be found in many homes. They look fantastic in a Scandinavian-style cabin or a mid-century Malibu beach home. These wood burning stoves have contemporary designs than the old potbelly stoves which were the norm on the home hearth. They are designed to heat small and medium-sized rooms. They can be set with a range of accessories to add warmth.

Wood burning stoves can save you a significant amount of money on your power bill in the winter, and are less expensive than coal or gas. They're also environmentally friendly. However, they can be costly to install and require regular maintenance.

Depending on your environmental preferences, you can choose from a wide selection of contemporary wood stoves that have been certified to various levels of environmental efficiency. For instance the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves has a secondary heat-retaining glazing for energy efficiency and achieves over 80 percent efficiency thanks to its dual air flow and combustion system.

Stovax's non-catalytic stoves can be a great alternative if you're looking to reduce carbon emissions more. It is EPA certified and doesn't release any harmful chemicals into atmosphere.

The majority of modern stoves have an enclosed firebox with baffles and firebricks. These aid in regulating the temperature inside the stove, which reduces the amount of particulates and smoke that are produced. This reduces pollution and creosote in the air. Catalytic woodstoves work exactly the same way as noncatalytic stoves, but is more effective in burning off unburned gas and bringing it back the fire to re-combust.

Styles

Some things never go out of style and a modern wood stove is one of them. It's a useful appliance that will keep you warm in winter and can also be a beautiful design element to feature in your living space.

Modern wood stoves aren't just beautiful, they can also be extremely efficient. They typically use a catalytic or non-catalytic combustion process, a kind of heating that speeds up the burning of the wood that is burning in your fireplace. 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. Then it reaches temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit where it begins to burn away the carbon and tar that's found in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful emissions released into the air which makes wood stoves more environmentally friendly than traditional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120 is an amazing example of this and is a great option for those who want to maximize efficiency while keeping their home warm. This stove uses an efficient catalytic combustion system. It also has a secondary heat-retaining glass which gives it an energy efficiency rating of over 80%. It also comes with a lifetime limited warranty, so you'll be able to take advantage of it for a long time to come.

If you're a fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge" and want to add some warm Danish appeal to your home, look no further than our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We offer a wide range of sizes, styles and designs that can be adapted to any interior. If you're looking for an energy-efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for nighttime burning or a stunning stove for level five to impress your guests, we have a stove to fit every taste and budget.