Important Aspects To Consider Before Buying And Fitting A Wood Burner In Your Home

By Author: John Burdis
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Over the last decade, technology has had a significant impact on people’s lives, but it has also rendered many of our previously available resources outdated. However, if there is one thing British households can hardly do without, it's a fireplace, and having a wood burner in your home ensures warm, cosy nights and family time.

Wood stoves are incredibly popular in nations such as the UK since they not only provide a consistent source of heat (even when the electricity goes out), but wood is also a renewable resource when obtained sustainably, which means they are green alternative.

Even if you have been heating your home with wood for years and are just fitting a new wood burner, determining which stove to buy can be a difficult decision these days. There are many different brands, materials, technologies, shapes, and sizes to choose from and, there is also a slew of well-known wood stove experts and less dependable ratings that apply consistent criteria to objectively assess all of the possibilities. So, the important question remains – which is the best option for you?

The best advice you will ever ...
... receive is to buy your wood stove from a reputable dealer or manufacturer, but this may still leave you with a variety of possibilities. Individuals with experience in the wood heating sector can provide some good (technical) advice, but it's important to remember that the wood burner will be in your home, not someone else's, so keep your personal taste and style in mind.

Stove fitters and companies that specialise in all elements of flue systems and stove installations are often your best resource. Find a company that has been in business for a while, and if feasible, look at different models on display in the company's showroom or online. Keep in mind that only specialists in wood stove installations and people who burn wood on a regular basis can provide you with genuine information on wood-burning stoves, and you should always rely on experts for safety reasons when fitting a wood burner.

Also, pay attention to popular wood stove brands; while they might sometimes be significantly less expensive, unknown brands should rather be avoided. A company with at least 15 years of experience in wood heating is more likely to help you make the right choice, and it may also stock replacement components and offer other services relating to stove installations and flue systems.

When choosing a wood burner that you will be truly delighted with, you may want to review some typical qualities of wood stoves and consider how they will function throughout your everyday use. Most wood stoves are made of cast iron or welded steel, and there is not much of a difference in terms of longevity or performance between the two with today's stoves. Your decision should be based on personal preference, but you also need to consider expert advice. Aside from the material, the proper fitting of a wood burner is very important, because this will ultimately determine how effective your wood burner is.

To clear smoke and fumes, some stoves use a catalyst, while others use unique firebox features. The basic compromise is that catalytic stoves burn cleaner on average and may be more efficient under specific situations than non-catalytic burners. However, when fitting a wood burner, you should consult a stove expert who will be able to provide you with more technical advice as well as other important information, such as maintenance expenses and so on.

You should also keep the heating capability of the wood burner you want in mind, before making your final decision. Because manufacturers' performance specifications are not always harmonised and might be misleading, choosing the proper size wood stove for the heating demand can be quite difficult. In this case, an experienced stove fitter can be more useful because they have worked with wood burners before, and know which types offer a variety of heating charges per square foot.

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Suffolk Stove Installations have experienced HETAS registered stove fitters, based in House Farm, Saxmundham (UK). They aim to supply only the best wood burning or multi-fuel stoves at competitive prices and they continuously provide customers with professional and competent service. Their team of experts has been guiding and supporting customers through the process of installing woodburning and multi-fuel stoves into their homes in Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk for many years. Whatever your situation, whatever your needs, Suffolk Stove Installations can help with the planning and budgeting that is necessary to achieve the best chimney system solution for your installation. Find out more on their website at https://suffolkstoveinstallations.co.uk.