Contemporary Wood Stoves
Historically homes were built around wood stoves, providing central heating that doesn't have any effect on your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be an attractive addition to any home.
This DEFRA-approved modern wood stove has a contemporary design and an efficient combustion system that is extremely green. It is rated with an A+ energy rating mark and can produce 5kW of power priced at PS1,900.
How They Work
Wood stoves can be a great way to warm your home. They can be utilized as a primary or supporting heating source, and they provide a touch of class that makes any space feel warmer and more inviting. The wood burning stoves create a controlled atmosphere that allows the fire to produce more efficiently and create heat.
This is accomplished by directing air towards the fire. This helps determine how quickly and efficiently the fire is burning. This is a major factor in the overall efficiency of a stove made of wood since burning for too long loses energy and heat to the air. Modern wood stoves can help reduce this by directing the air into the firebox in several different directions to keep the fire burning.
Many modern wood stoves employ a catalytic combustion system to aid in achieving maximum efficiency. It is a piece made of metal typically in a circular shape, that is placed at the top of the wood stove, where the flue pipe is attached. It looks like a metal beehive and has pores in which the combustion gases are deposited. These gases are then burned again at lower temperatures to release more heat.
Air bypass chambers are yet another characteristic of modern wood stoves. They are large flaps that can be opened within the interior of a firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove first initiated. This helps to start the fire more easily, and reduce the initial accumulation of soot on the catalyst's surface. This feature is common in both old and new stoves, and can increase the heating efficiency of wood stoves.
Convection Chambers
Whether you live in a rustic wooded cabin or a modern prefab tiny home, there's nothing that's more perfect with nature than a wood stove. These tried-and-true heating devices not only provide ambiance and warmth to your living space, but they also offer an alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how they work.
Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient thanks to technological innovations. They come with a skin that creates air pockets directly around the main compartment, or "firebox." Cool air from the room is drawn into the pockets and then released at the top of the stove once it is warm. This allows the room to be heated faster.
A lot of modern wood stoves are made of sheet iron, which is a material which is fast to cool and heat and is more malleable than cast iron. corner wood burning stove results in an extremely durable and sleek stove that is perfect for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more eco-friendly than cast iron because it doesn't emit nearly the amount of harmful emissions.
If you're looking to purchase a new wood stove, ensure that it is certified by the EPA and catalytic. This kind of stove burns more evenly and produces less pollutants than non-catalytic stoves. You'll also go through less wood as the fire burns for longer.
While wood stoves shouldn't be used as the sole source of heat, it can be a fantastic backup to a modern central heating system in the event of a crisis. Consider installing a blower on your wood stove to distribute the heat evenly throughout your house.
Fireboxes
The firebox of a wood stove is where the magic occurs. It's where you make the fire and burn the wood to generate heat. It's also where your stove will spend most of the time you are using it. The fireboxes can be constructed out of cast iron or stainless steel. Some modern stoves feature an additional skin that creates pockets of heated air that are placed directly around the fire. This lets the heated air warm the surrounding areas faster and more efficiently than any other type of fireplace or wood-burning heating device.
Wood stoves are becoming a staple in a wide range of homes. They are no longer just for rustic cabins high in the mountains. A wood stove is a stunning accent piece that is sure to make any space feel cozy and warm. Wood stoves aren't intended to be the primary or sole source of heat. If you are looking to add a wood burning stove to your home, be certain to consider the size of your house and whether or not you have an existing heating system in place.
There are a myriad of types and sizes of stoves, making it easy to find one that fits your space. There are small stoves for tiny homes and ADUs or smaller rooms in larger houses. Also available are larger stoves for a large cabin or cottage.
Modern wood stoves are often built to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating. This helps reduce air pollution, such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some wood stoves even have an air wash system that can be added to cleanse the air inside the stove.
Materials
Wood stoves are the center of many homes and will be a perfect fit in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach house. The wood-burning stoves are contemporary designs than the old potbelly stoves that were once the dominant feature of the home hearth. They are designed to heat small and medium-sized rooms. They can be paired with a variety of accessories to provide warmth.
Wood-burning stoves are cheaper than coal and gas and can help you save money in the winter months. They are also environmentally friendly. However, they can be expensive to install and require regular maintenance.
You can select a modern wood stove that is certified to your environmental preferences. For instance the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves features a second heat-retaining glazing for energy efficiency and achieves over 80 percent efficiency due to its dual combustion and air flow.
If you're looking to cut down your carbon footprint even more, the non-catalytic wood stove made by Stovax is a great option. It is EPA-certified, and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the environment.
The majority of modern stoves have a firebox that is lined with firebricks and baffles. These firebricks and baffles help maintain the temperature of the stove, which reduces the amount of smoke and particulates produced. This reduces pollution and creosote in the air. Catalytic wood stoves work exactly the same way as an uncatalytic one, but is more effective at burning off unburnt gas and bringing them back to the fire to re-combust.
Styles
Some things don't fade out of fashion and a modern wood stove is one of them. It's a practical device that can keep you cozy in winter and can also be a beautiful design element to feature in your living room.
Modern wood stoves are not just beautiful, they are also extremely efficient. They usually employ a catalytic or non-catalytic burning process, which is a method of heating that speeds up the burning of wood in your fire. As the air in your fireplace heats up it evaporates the water molecules within the wood that help ignite the flames. It reaches temperatures around 600 degrees Fahrenheit, where it starts to burn the carbon and tar in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful gases released into atmosphere, making wood stoves more eco-friendly.
The Rais Viva L 120, one of the most stunning examples is a fantastic option for those who want to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove comes with an electrocatalytic system as well as a secondary heat-retaining glass that provides it with an energy efficiency rating over 80 percent. It comes with a limited warranty for the life of the product, which means you can enjoy it for many years.
Browse our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalog if you are a fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge". We have a wide range of styles, sizes, and designs that will suit any space. Whether you need an energy efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for nighttime burning or a stunning stove for level five to impress your guests, we have a stove to fit every taste and budget.