Benefits of a wood stove and using wood as a fuel source

Stoves are great looking pieces of decorative furniture, you can't beat the cozy warmth of a wood burner.

They add value to your home. Owners of holiday cottages have them fitted to make them more attractive to tenants.

Stoves are a reliable source of heat during a power cut. You can place a kettle or cook on a stove.

Stoves can reduce your carbon foot print and your dependance on oil and gas. We are sure you probably know by now that heating your house with wood is cheaper than gas and oil. Wood is a green sustainable source of fuel. When wood is burnt it gives off the same amount of carbon emisions as it would it if was left to decompose naturally.

Collecting and sawing wood is good exercise. It can be free to collect if you live in the right area.

Modern wood stoves can be over 80 percent efficient which is a great improvement on an open fire which is usually 20 -25 percent efficient. With an open fire place you loose the heat up the chimney. They also help reduce the draft ! Wood Stoves are safe to be left unattended and you don't get burnt carpet from spitting logs like you would with an open fire.

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