Wood Burning Stoves

Finding the right wood-burning stove for your home can be a tricky process and if you’ve ever heard of the phrase ‘convection stove’ and wondered what it meant then you’re in the right place for the answer.

The short answer is yes, absolutely yes! It is possible to install a wood burner in a new build house and adding a wood burner to a new build home can be a cosy and cost-effective way to heat your living space. However, before you make a decision, it's important to understand the regulations and considerations involved. It is highly likely that your new build home will not have a brick-built chimney but this doesn’t mean you cannot have a log burner. Here are the things you need to know before installing a wood burner in your new build home. 

If you are lucky enough to own a wood burner or are looking to purchase one, in this guide we’ll try to steer you in the right direction on the topics of the correct operation of your wood burner and which products you might consider buying.

Wood-burning stoves have long been a popular way to heat homes, especially in rural areas where access to natural gas or electricity may be limited however there are many sustainable and efficient alternatives that can create the same cosy and rustic ambience in any room. In this blog, we’ll explore the alternative options that may be right for your space.

In this article, we’ll try to explain all the dos and don’ts when it comes to buying a twin wall flue system. There are lots of components and regulations to consider when designing a flue system, feel free to utilise our in-house team of HETAS-trained staff that have years of experience and can do this for you. 

Firebricks within a wood burner are often used daily and are exposed to extreme changes in temperature, there is very little you can do to stop them from cracking over a long period of time. However, we’ve documented some simple steps in this article that will help reduce the risk of breakage.

Wood Burning Cookers for the Kitchen

Wood-Burning Range Cookers also known as Cook Stoves are historically used in farmhouses or homes without mains gas. They can be used as a form of heating and as the main cooking appliance for the property. Some wood-burning and multi-fuel cookers incorporate a back boiler for water heating and central heating; they are incredibly versatile and can heat your entire home.

With energy costs still at a premium, there has never been a better time to buy a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. It's time to turn down your central heating or heat pump and fire up a reliable log burner this winter. In this article, our in-house experts have provided a selection of top-rated eco stoves that meet a range of different budgets, styles and sizes. All of the wood heaters we recommend exceed the criteria for Ecodesign which is the Government's clean air strategy. Prices for high-quality log burners start at around £600 whilst top-of-the-range models can easily reach over the £1000 mark. If you are considering a wood burner with specialist features or a larger heat output, prepare to invest more money. The stoves featured in this article have all been used and tested by our team to ensure we recommend a wood burner that will be value for money and top-rated.

What are the Different Types of Chimneys and Flues?

All things chimney and flue pipe, not sure what type of chimney you have, baffled by it all? Then take a little look at our blog on what chimney types are and all the different options that are available. You may be surprised that there's usually a solution for any kind of home, dwelling, or even boats!