Contemporary Wood Stoves
Historically homes were built around wood stoves, which provided central heating which has no effect on your electric bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a attractive and practical addition to any home.
This DEFRA approved modern wood-burning stove combines a contemporary design with an environmentally friendly combustion system. It is rated with an energy rating of A+ and can achieve 5kW power. The price is around $1,900 and it is available in a range of colours.
How They Work
Wood stoves are the ideal way to heat your home. They can be used as a primary or secondary heating source, and they provide a touch of class that can make any room feel more comfortable and inviting. Wood burning stoves create a controlled environment that lets the fire be more efficient in burning and generate heat.
They do this by directing air over the fire, which helps to control how quickly and efficiently it burns. This is a crucial factor in the efficiency of a stove since the fire that burns for too long will deplete energy and heat into the atmosphere. Modern wood stoves help to reduce this by directing the air inside the firebox in several different directions to keep the fire burning.
Many modern wood stoves use the catalytic combustion chamber to help achieve maximum efficiency. This is a metal piece that is usually circular in shape, that is placed at the top of the wood stove, where the flue pipe attaches. It appears a lot like honeycombs made of metal and contains pores where combustion gases from the wood are deposited. These gases are then re-burned to release more heat at lower temperatures.
Air bypass chambers are a different feature that is found in modern wood stoves. They are large flaps that can be opened in the inside of a firebox in order to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is initially launched. This allows the fire to be ignited more quickly and also reduces some of the initial soot buildup on the catalyst's surface. This is a feature that is common in both new and old stoves and it helps to increase the heating efficiency of wood stoves.
outdoor wood burning stove
Whether you live in a rustic, wooded cabin or a modern tiny house, there's nothing that is more compatible with nature than a wood stove. These heating appliances aren't only a great option to add warmth and ambiance to your home, but also a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how.
Modern wood stoves are incredibly energy efficient thanks to technological advancements. The skin on the second side creates air pockets directly around the "firebox" or main compartment. The 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. The material is malleable and heats and cools quicker than cast iron. This allows the development of more durable, sleek, and aesthetically pleasing stove that is ideal for modern homes. In addition, sheet iron is more environmentally friendly than cast iron because it doesn't emit much harmful emissions.
If you're considering buying a new wood stove, make sure that it's catalytic as well as EPA-certified. This kind of stove burns more evenly and produces fewer pollutants than non-catalytic wood stoves. You'll also go through less wood because the fire burns longer.
While wood stoves should not be used as your sole source of heating, it can be an excellent backup to a modern central heating system in the event of an emergency. To avoid the risk of having too much heat build up in your home it is recommended to have a blower fitted to your wood stove to aid in spreading the heat evenly throughout your home.
Fireboxes
The firebox on a wood stove is where the magic occurs. It is where you burn wood and build an open flame to generate heat. It is also where your stove spends the majority of the time you use it. The fireboxes can be constructed of cast iron or stainless steel. Modern stoves often have a secondary skin which creates pockets of heated air right around the fire. This allows the heated air to heat surrounding areas more quickly and efficiently than any other fireplace or wood-burning heating device.
Modern wood stoves aren't just for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore, they have made their way into many homes. A wood stove can be a stunning accent piece to any room, making it feel warm and inviting. It is important to keep in mind that wood stoves shouldn't be used as the primary or sole source of heat. If you are looking to add a wood burning stove to your home, be sure to consider the size of your home and whether or not you already have a heating system in place.
Stoves come in a wide range of sizes and styles, making it easy to find the perfect one for your home. There are stoves that are small for small homes and ADUs or smaller rooms in larger homes. Also available are larger stoves that can be used in a large cottage or cabin.
Many modern wood stoves are designed to be energy efficient and come with an Ecodesign rating which helps to reduce a variety of air pollutants, such as Particulate Matter (PM), Organic Gaseous Compounds (OGC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Some wood stoves even have an optional air wash system to cleanse the air inside the stove.
Materials
Wood stoves are found in many homes. They look stunning in a Scandinavian-styled cabin or an midcentury Malibu beach house. The wood-burning stoves are contemporary designs than the traditional potbelly stoves which were the norm on the hearth in your home. They are designed to warm small and medium-sized rooms. They can be paired with a range of accessories to add warmth.
Wood-burning stoves can help save you lots of money on your electric bill in the winter, and are less expensive than coal or gas. They are also eco-friendly. However, they can be expensive to install and require regular maintenance.
Based on your preferences for the environment You can pick from a wide selection of contemporary wood stoves that have been certified to various levels of environmental efficiency. The Short Penguin Eco, for example, from Chilli Penguin Stoves, has a second heat retention glass to boost efficiency in energy use. It also achieves more than 80 percent efficiency thanks to its dual airflow and combustion system.
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint further, the non-catalytic wood stove made by Stovax is a great option. It is EPA-certified, and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the air.
The majority of modern stoves have the firebox surrounded by baffles or firebricks. These aid in regulating the temperature of the stove, reducing the amount of smoke and particulates produced. This helps reduce creosote and pollution in the air. Catalytic woodstoves work similar to noncatalytic stoves, but is more effective at creating gas flames and bringing them back the fire to re-combust.
Styles
A contemporary wood stove is a timeless piece furniture. It's a practical appliance that can keep you warm during winter, and is also a gorgeous design element to feature in your living room.
Modern wood stoves aren't just beautiful, they can also be extremely efficient. They usually employ non-catalytic or catalytic combustion process, a kind of heating that speeds up the burning process of the wood that is burning in your fireplace. When the air in the fire heats up and the water molecules within the wood evaporate. This helps to fuel the flames. Then, it reaches temperatures of about 600 degrees Fahrenheit and starts to burn off the carbon and tar contained in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful gasses released into the atmosphere which makes wood stoves more environmentally friendly than traditional ones.
The Rais Viva L 120 is an outstanding example of this and is a fantastic option for those looking to maximize efficiency while keeping their home warm. This stove has a catalytic system and secondary heat-retaining glass that ensures it has an energy efficiency rating of more than 80%. It also comes with a lifetime limited warranty, so you'll be able to take advantage of it for a long time to be.
Browse our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalogue if you love the Scandinavian concept of "hygge". We offer a range of sizes, styles, and designs that can be adapted to any space. We have a variety of styles, sizes and designs that will fit any room.