How to choose the right stove for you

What wood burner should I go for?

There are many things to consider when you choose a stove. Quality issues are of course very important and this is one of the reasons you should seek professional advice.

What do you want your appliance to do?

Perhaps you want some cosy secondary heating. Here the look of the stove will be very important, with as large a view of the flames as possible.

More than likely rising fuel prices are making you think of heating your house with wood using a stove to reduce those awful bills. One of the main considerations here will then be what sort of output the stove has.

If you live in a smoke control area (most UK cities) and would like to heat with wood you will need to choose a stove approved for burning wood in smokeless zones.

What should it look like?

Stoves are generally traditional looking. These days they come in all shapes, sizes and colours making the choice vast.

Cast iron or steel?

Historically steel was once a poor material for stove manufacture so you would end up with warped steel stoves. However, steel quality has now greatly improved so there really is not that much in it anymore. In some cases, cast iron stoves are built more heavily than steel stoves and may have the quality edge.

Always remember you get what you pay for.

As with many other things you do generally get what you pay for with a stove. There are some good bargains to be had but in general, the more you pay the better the stove.

Can we help?

If you would like to discuss your requirements with a qualified fitter please make contact and we will be happy to assist.