Contemporary Wood Stoves

The earliest homes were built around wood stoves, providing central heating that doesn't have any effect on your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be a stunning addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove blends modern design and an eco-friendly combustion system. It has an A plus energy rating mark and can power up to 5kW priced at around 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 add an element of style that makes any space feel more comfortable and inviting. The wood burning stoves create a controlled environment that allows the fire to produce more efficiently and create heat.

They do this by directing air around the fire, which assists to control how quickly and efficiently it burns. This is a crucial factor in the efficiency of a stove, as the fire that burns for over a long period of time will lose energy and heat into the atmosphere. Modern wood stoves help reduce this by directing the air inside the firebox in a variety of directions to keep the fire burning.

Many modern wood stoves employ a catalytic combustion chamber to ensure maximum efficiency. It is a piece of metal, usually circular in form, that is placed near the top of the stove, where the flue pipe connects. It looks like a metal beehive and has pores where the combustion gases are placed. The gases are then re-burned to release heat at lower temperatures.

Other features that are found in many modern wood stoves include air bypass chambers. These are large flaps that are located in the interior of the firebox that can be opened to redirect flue gases around the catalyst during startup. This lets the fire start more quickly and also reduces some of the initial soot buildup on the catalyst's surface. This feature is found in both new and old stoves, and it increases the efficiency of heating wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

Wood stoves are the perfect addition to any outdoor living space, whether you reside in a rustic log cabin or a prefabricated tiny house. These tried-and-true heating devices not only add ambiance and warmth to your living space but also provide a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how they work.

Modern shed wood burner stoves are incredibly energy efficient thanks to technological advancements. 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 released at the top of the stove when it gets warm. This allows the room to be heated faster.

Many modern wood stoves use sheet iron. This material is flexible and is able to heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This allows for an enduring and elegant stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more eco friendly than casting iron as it produces fewer harmful emissions.

If you're planning to purchase a new wood burning stove, make sure it is EPA-certified and catalytic. This kind of wood-burning woodburner stove creates less pollution and burns more evenly than stoves that are not catalytic. The longer the fire burns the more wood you'll burn.

While wood stoves shouldn't be your primary or sole source of heat, it can be an excellent backup option to a modern central heating system in case of an emergency. 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 happens. It is where you burn wood and create an open flame to generate heat. This is also where your stove will spend the majority of the time when you use it. These fireboxes are constructed of various materials, including cast iron and stainless steel. Some modern stoves feature an additional skin that creates pockets of heated air directly around the fire. This lets the heated air be able to heat the surrounding area faster and more efficiently than any other type of fireplace or wood-burning heating device.

Wood stoves are now a common feature in many homes. They are no longer only for rustic cabins in the mountains. A wood stove is a beautiful decorative piece that is sure to make any space feel cozy and welcoming. Wood stoves aren't designed to be the primary or only source of heat. If you're looking to add an electric stove that burns wood to your home, be sure to take into consideration the size of your home and whether you already have a heating system.

There are many different types and sizes of stoves, which makes it easy to choose one that will fit your space. There are smaller stoves that are perfect for small corner wood burning stove homes and ADUs from DEN Outdoors or smaller rooms in larger homes, as well as larger stoves that are a good option for a large cottage or cabin.

Modern wood stoves are typically designed to be energy efficient and come with an Ecodesign rating. This helps to reduce air pollution, such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some include an optional air wash system to ensure cleaner air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves can be found in many homes. They look stunning in a Scandinavian-styled cabin or a mid-century Malibu beach home. Wood burning stoves come with contemporary designs than the traditional potbelly stoves which were the norm on the home hearth. They are designed to warm Small Shed Wood Stove and medium-sized rooms. They can be set with a variety of accessories that can add warmth.

Wood-burning stoves are less expensive than gas and coal which could save you money in the winter. They are also environmentally friendly. However, they can be costly to install and require regular maintenance.

Based on your personal preferences regarding the environment, you can choose from a wide selection of contemporary wood stoves that have been certified to different levels of environmental efficiency. The Short Penguin Eco, for instance, manufactured by Chilli Penguin Stoves, has a second heat retention glass to increase efficiency in energy use. It also achieves more than 80 percent efficiency due to its dual combustion and airflow.

If you're looking to cut down your carbon footprint even more, a non-catalytic wood stove from Stovax is a great option. It is EPA-certified and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the atmosphere.

Most modern stoves have the firebox surrounded by baffles or firebricks. Baffles and firebricks assist to regulate the temperature of the stove, which reduces the amount of particulates and smoke that is produced. This helps reduce creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic woodstove works similar to a noncatalytic stove, however it is more effective at creating gas flames and bringing them back into the fire to re-combust.

Styles

A contemporary wood stove is a timeless piece of furniture. It's both a practical device to keep you warm in the winter months, and an attractive design element for your living space.

Modern wood stoves can be beautiful and efficient. They utilize a catalytic and non-catalytic combustion process that is a form of heating that speeds the burning of wood. When the air in your fire gets heated as it heats up, the water molecules contained in wood are vaporized. This aids in fueling the flames. Then it reaches temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit where it begins to burn off the carbon and tar that's within the wood. This reduces the amount harmful gasses released into the atmosphere which makes wood stoves more eco-friendly than conventional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120 is an outstanding example of this, and is an excellent choice for those looking to maximize efficiency while still keeping their home warm. The stove is equipped with the catalytic combustion method and includes a secondary heat-retaining glaze which gives it an energy efficiency rating of nearly 80 percent. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty, which means you can enjoy it for years to be.

Explore our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalog if you are a fan of the Scandinavian concept "hygge". We have a variety of sizes, styles and designs that can be adapted to any space. We have a range of sizes, styles and designs to suit any room.