Wood-burning stoves are good for the environment when they are used correctly, fitted properly, and fuelled with the right type of wood. While they still need responsible use, a modern stove is more efficient and sustainable. A great way to heat a home rather than relying only on fossil-fuel heating.

One of the main environmental benefits is that wood is a renewable fuel. Trees can be replanted and managed through sustainable forestry, meaning the supply can be renewed over time.

For example, if a household buys logs from a local supplier who uses managed woodland, the wood can come from trees that are replaced by new planting. This creates a natural cycle, rather than depending on coal, oil, or gas, which are limited resources.

Eco Log Burners Use Less Fuel

A good modern wood-burning stove is also much more efficient than an open fire. An open fire loses a large amount of heat straight up the chimney. Whereas a stove is designed to hold and release heat into the room. This means less fuel is needed to produce the same warmth. For example, one basket of properly seasoned logs in a stove may heat a living room for several hours, while an open fire may need constant feeding to achieve a similar result.

Wood-burning stoves can also help reduce a household’s reliance on central heating. During colder months, many people use a stove to warm the main room they are sitting in, instead of heating the whole house. This can reduce energy use, especially when only one or two rooms are being used.

Another benefit is that wood can be sourced locally. Local logs reduce the need for long-distance transport. This helps cut down fuel use and emissions from delivery. Using dry, seasoned wood is especially important because it burns hotter and cleaner than damp wood.

For the best environmental outcome, homeowners should use a modern efficient stove, burn only dry untreated wood. And have the chimney swept regularly, and avoid burning painted or waste timber.

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Firstly as far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two flavours. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary. The golden rules are:

• Never completely close the secondary air vent. It’s the easiest way to create soot and tar and completely coat the glass on the front of your stove with gunk (a technical term)
• Remember you’re always looking for a hot, fast burn. This will be the cleanest, most efficient way of running the stove. A small hot fire is much more efficient than a large slow burning one. SUMMER months it is advised to leave both vents open when the stove is not in use.

Seasoning your wood

Wood being dried should be stacked in open areas under cover. This is where it will be exposed to the sun and the wind. If you put it in a shed, garage, or outdoors in the shade, you will inhibit the seasoning process significantly. Having said this if you are buying pre-seasoned wood from a supplier then any form of dry storage will normally be fine.

Wood stoves and the environment

This summer we are seeing more people installing wood stoves than ever before. Mainly due to the cost savings they can provide. As such one question our fitters are always asked is how environmentally friendly are they?  The green benefits of burning wood are gaining wider and wider support.

Burning wood cleanly only releases the same amount of CO2 into the atmosphere as from a tree when it is left to rot naturally as it would do at the end of its lifecycle.

 Can we help?

Finally If you are thinking of installing a new wood stove, please do get expert advice as fitting the incorrect stove could prove costly. Contact Us at Kent Stoves for summer stove installtion deals. Should you require assistance please do make contact. One of our fully qualified (HETAS registered) fitters will be happy to assist.

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Whether you’re the proud owner of a shiny new stove, or your thinking of installing one. Firstly there are a few things that you need to know to really get the most out of that heating monster in the fireplace.

To ensure you get the maximum benefit from your new wood stove it is vitally important to have it fitted correctly.

The installation of a wood burner must comply with building regulations and the easiest way to do this is to use a qualified fitter.

HETAS registered installers deal with wood, solid-fuel and biomass domestic heating appliances and can self-certify that their work complies with building regulations, so it’s safe and legal.

Some benefits of installing a stove

1. Increased property
2. Smaller heating bills
3. Power cut – no problem
4. Environmentally friendly

Managing the air is crucial for efficiency.

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two types. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary.

Make sure you fully understand how to control the air to your new or existing stove.

Help with Hetas Registered fitting and servicing?

Finally if you would like assistance choosing a new stove for your home, please do make contact. One of our HETAS qualified fitters will be happy to help.

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Sales of stoves continue to increase month on month. And as the UK public look for ways to reduce their heating bills.

When you have your stove installed you will instantly notice after being cold your home becomes much warmer and cosier.

Always remember NEVER burn damp wood. Indeed or any timber that has been painted or stained as this will give off dangerous fumes!!

Manage the air

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two flavours. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary. The golden rules are:

• Never completely close the secondary air vent. It’s the easiest way to create soot and tar and completely coat the glass on the front of your stove with gunk (a technical term)
• Remember you’re always looking for a hot, fast burn, as this will be the cleanest, most efficient way of running the stove. A small hot fire is much more efficient than a large slow burning one.

Can we help?

Finally If you would like some assistance this stove season, please do contact us. One of our qualified (HETAS) registered fitters will be happy to help.

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In the summer months most homeowners try to forget the cold times and those large fuel bills. However this is the time to act as there are many very good offers available. Fitting engineers are far less busy than the winter months. No is the perfect time to grab a summer stove bargain offer.

Installing a wood burning stove in your home will:

• Reduce energy bills
• Likely increase the value of your property
• Give you more control on heating your home

Managing the airflow to gain extra heat

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two flavours. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Additionally nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated. This means that secondary air is much more important than primary.

Vital rules you should always follow

Never completely close the secondary air vent. It’s the easiest way to create soot and tar and completely coat the glass on the front of your stove with gunk (a technical term). Also remember you’re always looking for a hot fast burn. This will be the cleanest, most efficient way of running the stove. Also consider a small hot fire is much more efficient than a large slow burning one.

Never burn green damp wood!!

This is the most fundamental thing to get right when you’re burning wood. As such it might be surprising, but green wood is around 45% water. That means that for every kg of green wood you add to the fire, you’re effectively adding around 500ml (a pint) of water.

Can we help?

 If you would like assistance, please do contact us. One of our qualified fitters (HETAS registered) will be happy to help.

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 Sales of wood burning stoves continue to increase month on month as the UK public look for ways to reduce their heating bills.

The figures go to prove without doubt that the British public are taking very seriously the increased costs of heating their homes.

Whether you’re the proud owner of a shiny new stove, or your thinking of installing one, there are a few things that you need to know to really get the most out of that heating monster in the fireplace.

Seek qualified advice (HETAS registered)

Before selecting a wood burning stove for your home get expert advice as to the correct model to suit your circumstances. Choosing the wrong stove will cost extra money and can be inefficient which let’s face it is just the opposite of what you are trying to achieve.

 Managing the air is crucial for efficiency.

 As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two types. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary.

Make sure you fully understand how to control the air to your new or existing stove.

Can we help? Let our years of expertise help you choose the best stove.

 If you would like some assistance, please do contact us and one of our qualified fitters (HETAS registered) who will be happy to help.

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Sales of wood burning stoves continue to increase month on month as the UK public look for ways to reduce their heating bills.

The figures go to prove without doubt that the British public are taking very seriously the increased costs of heating their homes. Facts are energy costs can only go upwards with the weakened pound and the turmoil surrounding the world at present.

Whether you’re the proud owner of a shiny new stove, or your thinking of installing one, there are a few things that you need to know to really get the most out of that heating monster in the fireplace.

Seek qualified advice

Before selecting a wood burning stove for your home get expert advice as to the correct model to suit your circumstances. Choosing the wrong stove will cost extra money and can be inefficient which let’s face it is just the opposite of what you are trying to achieve.

Managing the air is crucial for efficiency.

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two types. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary.

Make sure you fully understand how to control the air to your new or existing stove.

Can we help?

If you would like some assistance, please do contact us and one of our qualified fitters (HETAS registered) who will be happy to help.

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Whether you are the proud owner of a shiny new stove, or your thinking to install one, there are a few things that you need to know to really get the most out of that heating machine in the fireplace.

Do not burn green damp wood

This is the most fundamental thing to get right when you’re burning wood. It might be surprising, but green wood is around 45% water. That means that for every kg of green wood you add to the fire, you’re effectively adding around 500ml (a pint) of water. This means that you will need to make sure that your fuel has been dried properly. There are a few ways of doing this, but the simplest are as follows.

Manage the airflow

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two flavours. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary.

Golden rules

Never completely close the secondary air vent. It’s the easiest way to create soot and tar and completely coat the glass on the front of your stove with gunk (a technical term)

Remember you’re always looking for a hot, fast burn, as this will be the cleanest, most efficient way of running the stove. A small hot fire is much more efficient than a large slow burning one.

Can we help?

If you would like some assistance, please do contact us and one of our qualified fitters (HETAS registered) will be happy to help.

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Sales of wood burning stoves continue to increase month on month as the UK public look for ways to reduce their heating bills. Never before has the industry seen such rapid growth, especially this early in the winter months.

The figures go to prove without doubt that the British public are taking very seriously the increased costs of heating their homes. Facts are energy costs can only go upwards with the weakened pound and the turmoil surrounding the UK and Europe.

Whether you’re the proud owner of a shiny new stove, or your thinking of installing one, there are a few things that you need to know to really get the most out of that heating monster in the fireplace.

Seek qualified advice (HETAS registered)

Before selecting a wood burning stove for your home get expert advice as to the correct model to suit your circumstances. Choosing the wrong stove will cost extra money and can be inefficient which let’s face it is just the opposite of what you are trying to achieve.

Manage the air

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two types. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary. Make sure you fully understand how to control the air to your new or existing stove.

Can we help?

If you would like some assistance, please do contact us and one of our qualified fitters (HETAS registered) will be happy to help.

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Installing a wood stove could go a long way to solving some of the issues. Using a wood burner as back up heating really makes sense as the heat generated can help reduce central heating cost massively.

Once you have installed the burner it is very important to use it to maximize efficiency and there some very simple rules to follow. One the majority of owners ignore is air circulation.

Manage the air

As far as your stove is concerned, air comes in two flavours. Primary air feeds the bed of the fire, and secondary air feeds the flames above it. Nearly all the energy from wood comes from burning gases released when it is heated – which means that secondary air is much more important than primary. The golden rules are:

Never completely close the secondary air vent. It’s the easiest way to create soot and tar and completely coat the glass on the front of your stove with gunk (a technical term)

Remember you’re always looking for a hot, fast burn, as this will be the cleanest, most efficient way of running the stove. A small hot fire is much more efficient than a large slow burning one.

Expert advice

For your protection and safety, you should always have a fully qualified professional install your wood/pellet burning appliance. At Kent Stoves, we will evaluate everything for you to ensure your safety and maximise efficiency.

Can we help?

If you require assistance, please do make contact and one of our fully qualified (HETAS registered) fitters will be happy to help.

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