With winter becoming colder and colder every year, it's only wise that we protect our homes and most of all, our loved ones from the too much cold. One of the practical things that we can do is to get a fireplace from Ashtead Fireplaces.
Ashtead Fireplaces have a wide range of products from traditional to electric fires. To save on energy costs, though, you can go for wood burning stoves Surrey instead. Why are wood-fuelled fires a better option?
- More friendly to the environment
Trees uses up carbon dioxide to grow. When these trees die in the future, they will emit the CO2 as well. In other words, carbon cycle is repeated to bring new trees to life. This makes burning wood in your Ashtead stove a better option than using a gas or electric-powered fires. And yes, a wood-fuelled fire does NOT contribute to global warming.
- More energy-efficient
Open fires are only 20% efficient in heating a home, since most of the heat emitted by the fireplace only goes up to the chimney. Apart from that wood-fuelled fireplaces burn at a much higher temperature which means that you'll be able to get at least 80% of energy from a wood-powered stove.
- Easier to maintain
With wood-sheltered fireplaces Wimbledon, there’s no need to re-lit your own pit since you only need to open the air vents so the oxygen can get in and fuel the fire. Apart from that wood-burning stoves also produce less ash.
- A safer home
Because unlike open fires that produces ash into the atmosphere, wood burning stoves Surrey are enclosed. This makes the fireplaces easier to handle even when lit. You don't have to worry about coals or stray sparks getting on your carpet or even your children.
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal
There are numerous designs of fireplaces Wimbledon to choose from if you want your heating device to complement the rest of your bedroom or living room. Plus, with wood heating, you can create a more inviting feel to any space.
Now, how do you choose the right wood heating system for your home?
- Look into the efficiency of the wood stove. A sticker will usually be attached to the device indicating that it indeed is energy efficient.
- Check with your local council about the regulations regarding wood fireplaces. There may be restrictions or special permits that you need to comply with to ensure that having a wood-burning stove in your house or apartment building would be safe for you and the other occupants. It's better to be on the safe side of the law than end up paying large amounts of penalties.
- Make sure you choose the right size for your stove to avoid wasting energy. For instance, if you have a 1,300 square foot space, you need a 42,000 BTU stove to heat it up. Similarly, a 2,000-square foot room will need a fireplace with 60,000 BTU.
- Hire professionals to assess the best location for your fireplace to ensure that you're not wasting money on something that you don't need. Hire experts to install the stove as well.
To ensure that buying a wood fireplace is the best choice for you and your family, call Ashtead Fireplaces today to get good advice. Surely, you'll be able to make informed decisions if you consult the expert first.