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Why would wood be good?

20th October 2016 Trusted Web Design Leave a Comment

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So much to consider, so little time.

That’s often how it feels when it comes to deciding how to heat your living room. Do you go with or stay with gas? Is electric the way to go? What other options do I have?

What about a log burner? Yes, they look amazing – but how economical are they? How much heat do they really chuck out? What kind of wood should I burn and what should I avoid? Wouldn’t life be so much easier if someone could provide me with the answers to all of these questions?

Well, you’re in luck! So many people have asked us about the benefits of wood burning stoves that we decided we’d put together the answers to some of the most important questions and hopefully help you to see things a little more clearly. So let’s start with…

  • Why would I choose a woodburner in the first place?

Well, there are a number of great reasons and we’ll explore them in more detail as we go along, but it’s safe to say that wood burning stoves are fabulous to look at and offer the most traditional heating aesthetic available. After all, what could look more homely and cosy than a real fire?

On top of that, it’s fairly easy to get hold of responsibly-sourced timber to fuel your woodburner while wood itself is carbon neutral and energy efficient. You can save money on your energy bills too. So how’s that for starters?

  • How good do they look?

There’s something truly mesmerising about a real wood fire burning away in your home. Staring into the flames on a winter’s evening is a timeless pleasure and does wonders for your soul – not to mention your comfort levels! A woodburning stove can be the perfect centrepiece to your living room, and stove designers have created some wonderful pieces with large front panes to make sure you see as much as you can – take the Broseley Evolution Wood Burning Stove for example.

  • Will a woodburning stove save me money?

One major consideration when choosing a new fire or stove is how much it will save you on your heating and energy bills. As with most fires and stoves, there’s a substantial initial outlay for purchase and installation, but don’t let that put you off. According to figures from the Stove Industry Alliance, a wood burning stove is an impressive 77{5dfef5ee4bdb9e4ccd342f82740f8c4bc135a5cd1b195e83ba9a769acb7c5569} cheaper to run per kilowatt hour than an electric fire and 29{5dfef5ee4bdb9e4ccd342f82740f8c4bc135a5cd1b195e83ba9a769acb7c5569} cheaper to run than a gas fire.

  • How much heat will I get?

It all depends on the size of the room you wish to heat, so you should consider this carefully before making any decisions. To obtain a good level of heat output you’ll need to top up your stove regularly, but you will need to make sure that you don’t overdo things if your room is small, otherwise you stand the risk of turning your living room into a sauna! It’s worth chatting through the options with an informed and qualified heating engineer to work out the best woodburning stove for your living space, and how much heating power you need.

  • What kind of wood should I burn?

You need wood that’s going to burn longer and cleaner. Hardwood is a great fuel to burn – it’s denser and heavier than softwood but burns for much longer and means you can buy it in volume and use up less storage space. You should also aim to get hold of wood that has been seasoned properly to avoid mucking up your chimney or stove lining with tar deposits. Store your wood in a dry place – somewhere well ventilated and where they can be stacked off the ground. If using logs, split them to ensure they dry properly well before use. You can buy ready-split and pre-dried wood that has already been seasoned for clean burning should you want to.

At Embers Heating Studio in Derby we have fully qualified and manufacturer trained woodburner experts and installers who can answer all your questions and help you to choose the woodburner that is perfect for you and your home. You’ll be given the right information to ensure that you get the most energy efficient woodburner possible for you so that you can enjoy warmer winter evenings in front of a gorgeous fire while saving money on your heating bills too.

Give us a call on 01332 242299, email [email protected] or pop in to our studio to see what we have on offer. Our woodburner specialists will be only too happy to advise you on the right stove for you, your home and your budget.

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    Sue Bainborough
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    Mr Challenor
  • Thought I would send this e-mail to tell you what a complete difference the new fireplace and fire has made to our living room. Also I would like to thank you for your time and trouble in ensuring all our needs were met. A big thank you to your fitters who installed the fireplace. They were very professional and caused no mess whatsover. They did a great job. Once again thank you and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your firm to anyone who requires a new fire and fireplace.

    Mr and Mrs Nicholson
  • Excellent.

    Mr and Mrs Lyons
  • From the moment we entered the showroom, Jason was extremely friendly & helpful. Whilst we had an idea of what type of fire we wanted, Jason spent time with us explaining our options and the features of different fires from each manufacturer. We did look at other local companies but, because of the service we first received from Jason, we came back to Embers with a view to purchase the fire. In addition to the service we received, Embers were also the most competitive price we could find. We are delighted with our fire and would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Embers to anyone. Thank you Jason for a great service. Ken Taylor

  • Excellent. Helpful staff and good products.

    Kevin Halford
  • Thanks Jason – the fire and fireplace look great. What a feature it has made! The guys made a neat job fitting the Riva fire and limestone fireplace. Thank you for your patience while we took on board your ideas and I kept changing my mind! You have a wide selection of fires and fireplaces to chose from.

    John and Liz Hanford
  • Overall I was pleased with the service from Embers. Had a slight problem with the finish at first but was quickly sorted.

    Mr Lewis Burley
  • Excellent. Good sales pitch, clear description of what would be provided, fair price, good and speedy installation.

    Mr & Mrs Robin Grapes
  • Just a quick note to say thank you for your help when we were looking for a fire to fit in our lounge a couple of months ago. We eventually decided to buy an "Evonic e1500gf3" from yourself and we are extremely happy with our decision. Thank you once again and please find the attached photograph of our completed installation. Kind regards,

    Chris and Pete Lane
  • Excellent service.

    Mrs Ann Holmes
  • Just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with the service received during the recent installation of our new Sherbourne Marble Surround/Riven Slate Hearth & Panel/Montage NU Convertor Ultra HE. The installers were punctual, courteous and efficient and left no mess either. The finished job looks stunning (the double bonus being that we do not have to re-decorate the room either) and makes a real focal point to the living room and to say that we are ‘thrilled to bits’ with it, would be an understatement! We would not hesitate to recommend you, to anyone we know, should they be looking for a first class job. Once again, many thanks.

    Mr and Mrs Dawes
  • Very pleasing. Attentive service, delivery on time with full instruction.

    Mrs Gill Thorley
  • Were very helpful in helping us choose a fire compatible with our flue. The one we had was both illegal for the flue and ill fitted. The guys came round on time and proceeded to fit an immaculate fire and surround. Brilliant first class workmanship. I’d very highly recommend these guys.

    Mark
  • We would like to thank you Jason and your teams for the work done on our new central heating system and our new fireplace and fire. We are thrilled with how it looks. We would recommend you to anyone looking for the same service.

    Cath and Ian Hardy
  • Great advice and service. Good choice of products and fireplace made bespoke to our requirements.

    Natalie Hannath

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