Considerations For Selecting And Installing Wood Burning Stoves In The Home

By Author: Vikram Kuamr
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Formerly seen only in rustic cabins and ski lodges, the latest popular trend in home décor involves installing wood burning stoves in the home, for a variety of reasons. Besides adding a wonderfully nostalgic touch, whether as an insert to an existing fireplace, or as a standalone unit, many homeowners are also installing wood stoves as a method of saving on their winter heating bills.

Wood burning stoves come in a variety of designs, from the traditional cast iron to a modern and sleek look of stainless steel, with ceramic inlays and controls. For heating purposes, many wood stoves can be installed so as to be a freestanding heater for a medium to large area in the home, or added as an extension to an existing heating system, like central heating, radiant heat floor registers, or even the old radiator system. Some models, if you prefer, can be used as they were meant to be, back in the day, as both a source of heat, and as a cooking surface for regular meals, or just for entertaining.

As a responsible homeowner, there are several things to take into consideration before purchasing any wood burning stoves for ...
... your home. The first, since any wood burning appliance will produce a lot of smoke, just like a fireplace would, is to do some research and determine what the regulations in your area might be, in regards to installing such a device before purchasing one. There are countries where its use is banned, because of the smoke it produces. Calling your local pollution control office should give you the information you need.

Next, be certain that you only purchase the right model to suit your home’s particular needs. Do you need it only heat one area, or do you need it to heat the entire home? Will you be installing it as an alternative to your current heating system, or will you be having it adapted to work in conjunction with it? The average wood burning stoves can generate quite a bit of heat, and while the technology to insulate the freestanding models has advanced a great deal, for safety concerns you may want to designate an area in your home that is completely free of combustible items, just to be safe, like magazines, newspapers, or curtains. And, since it does produce a lot of heat, you do not want too large a unit in too small a room. There’s no purpose to having one if you cannot stand to be in the same room because it’s too hot.
For wood stoves that are going to see general use during cold weather, it is important that you use only the fuel that is perfect for it. Wood is an obvious choice, but you must make sure that it has been properly seasoned and dried before using it. The denser the wood is, the more heat it will generate, and will most likely burn longer. Overloading the fire basket is never a good idea.

Author Bio.

wood burning stoves can make a beautiful and nostalgic addition to your home’s interior design, and as a reliable heat source that uses a renewable fuel. You will find a fabulous range of wood burning stoves at PG Fireplaces.