Time for change?

There is little doubt we are all pleased winter has finally ended. Perhaps this is the time to look back on what you spent heating your property in the cold months, it’s likely you will be shocked. We all know heating costs are forever rising, do take a little time out to investigate if a wood burner could save you money. Initial costs can be prohibitive but in the long run you will save an awful lot of money as wood is fairly constant in price.

Most important is to get professional advice

Before selecting a wood burning stove for your home get expert advice (HETAS Registered) 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.

Select the correct wood to burn

To get the best from any wood burning stove it is important that the wood you burn has a moisture content of less than 20% – otherwise some of the heat is wasted boiling the water in the wood instead of generating warmth. Burning wood with a moisture level of below 20% will give twice the heat output of freshly felled timber and will also help to reduce a build-up of tar in your chimney.

Increase the value of your property

Wood-burners have risen in popularity for the last five years as more homes discover the benefits they have to offer. One benefit that generally goes un-noticed is how the value of your home will increase after you have installed the wood burner. Estate agents up and down the country are always pleased to sell a property with a HETAS certified fitted wood burner installed.

Can we help?

If you are looking to install a new wood burning stove please do make contact and one of our fully qualified (HETAS) advisers will be happy to assist.