Thursday, October 9, 2014

Advantages Of Modern Wood Stoves

By Alan Bradd


The cost of heating can very well cost you quite some money. This is why many people opt for pocket friendly stoves as the most suitable option. Wood stoves are the best bet considering the many benefits you can enjoy by using wood stoves.

If you reside in your own house instead of an apartment with more than forty other tenants, odds are that you are going to want a wood stove at some point. This is particularly because of susceptible extended energy black outs that could leave you in the dark without any heating, cooking, or lighting ability. A stove will therefore come in handy.

An excellent advantage of these stoves is the ease of availability of fuel. This is particularly because wood is one of the most available sources of fuel in the world, after solar of course. While you are certainly likely to incur the price of purchasing a tarp for the woodpile cover or perhaps a new chain saw blade, you cannot compare these with the total electricity cost. There is also dried season wood you can get from local entrepreneurs at a cost.

One of the best reasons to get a wood stove is that they are eco friendly. Modern stoves manufactured since 1992 are created in such a way that they re-burn the byproduct gases released by the burning wood. This ensures that the gases do not escape through the chimney, and into the air. With certified EP licenses, most manufacturers today produce different models and styles that can fit any of your square foot requirements.

You can also control the way your stove is burning with the various types of wood you select. Different types of wood have various burning effects. For instance, hardwoods such as white oak or hickory are known to burn in high BTUs and can burn for a long time. Softwoods, on the other hand such as poplar and maple, tend to burn hot, but very fast.

Modern wood stove producers were forced by the Environmental protection agency to limit the amount of particulate matter released into the atmosphere from burning wood. Therefore, wood stoves made with catalytic convertors should be 72 % efficient, while those without are 63 % efficient. This means that they are burning more cleanly and effectively than ever before.

For most people, wood stoves provide a sense of nostalgia, especially in contemporary environment. Moreover, it also provides a great focal point where you and your family can gather, whether in a traditional, rustic or country setting. With the wide range of options in terms of style and heating material such as soapstone, cast iron and porcelain, you are guaranteed of your decorating needs.

The warmth created through the heat from wood logs is another great benefit of having a modern wood stove. Wood stoves provide consistent warmth that lasts long after you switch it off, supplying you with unique warmth that is unequaled to any other fuel. There is also the advantage of having a scented atmosphere from some decorative wood stoves.




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