Modern Wood Burners

Modern wood burners combine elegant design, efficient heating, and environmental consciousness. They're an excellent addition for any house, and provide a second source of warmth in the event of a power outage.

They are more efficient in heating rooms than fireplaces and emit far fewer harmful gasses. Wood stoves still release up to six times the amount of pollutants than modern diesel vehicles.

The Jotul F-305LL

The Jotul F 305 LL, one of the most recent models from the Jotul collection is a gorgeous cast iron stove. With a horizontal combustion chamber this cast iron stove is able to hold large logs of wood and provides a stunning view of the flames. It also has a convenient ash drawer, and intuitive air controls. It also has a clean combustion system that reduces emissions. The model is available with a rear-heat shield as well as a top constructed from soapstone to complement its modern appearance.

The F 305 series has a horizontal design that makes it simple to place logs and provides the fastest peak heat of 10kW transfer to the room with integrated convection. It was designed by Norwegian designers Anderssen & Voll, merging 160 years of heating experience with timeless design. The long leg version of the F 305 is available in white enamel, and has a lighter touch to show off the flames of the fire to their fullest. The horizontal combustion chamber is perfect for burning large pieces of wood. The intuitive air controls make it easy to use.

The Jotul GF 305 DV IPI gas version is a cast iron model of the fad F 305 LL. The modern design is set by sleek curves and the extra-large fire view gives a stunning impact to your living space. The fire is accessible through the glass door which is 70 percent of the front face, contemporary wood burning stoves providing an impressive and unobstructed view of the flames. Its high functionality includes an easy-to-install, built-in direct vent system and integrated heat convection which reduces the distance to combustible substances on the back of the stove.

The Focus Grappus

The Focus Grappus is a wood burner that was designed to highlight the fire, with the burning flames being the main focus of the show. Focus Design has created sleek black stoves that focus the spotlight on the glowing flames. While most wood burners are designed for efficiency but Focus has taken the opposite approach. This has led to the fireplaces of the company becoming a part of the most elegant interiors, as well as the winner of 25 distinguished design awards.

The Focus creation features a tall, modern flame view window that is placed high on the opposite side of a flue. A sleek wood storage unit provides an amazing visual contrast to the overall design. This tall flame view, that is the hallmark of the Focus range, is customizable to suit your needs and preferences, including various sizes of flues.

In addition to the tall flame view, the Grappus is a modern minimalist design that's striking and easy to live with. Its unique design makes it stand out from other contemporary wood burning stoves and its sleek lines will provide a chic finish to any room. It is available as a freestanding version and a wall-mounted version. This latter option is perfect for small spaces that have small floor space.

The Grappus can also be powered by natural gas or wood-burning power. The Grappus's insulating structure is composed of three layers, the first being a glass layer which protects from the heat generated by the combustion. The outer layers are designed to take in the heat produced by the process of combustion and spread it evenly across the entire area. This ensures a comfortable, efficient heating experience and helps reduce the effects of condensation inside the glass.

The Grappus is a great blend of style and performance, and it comes with a nominal heat output of 3-8 kW when using wood as well as up to 5.1 5 kW when using natural gas. It's also EcoDesign compliant and a great option for anyone seeking a stylish efficient, practical, and efficient wood stove.

The Round Stack

There are a variety of styles of outdoor wood burner stoves that are available on the market today. There's a wood-burning stove that is perfect for your needs, whether you are looking for something earthy and rustic to enhance your home, or something modern and sleeker. These modern designs are not just beautiful, but also more efficient than traditional heating methods.

When it comes to making firewood suitable to burn in a wood stove it is crucial to stack the logs correctly to ensure that the logs remain dry and ready to burn when needed. By leaving space between the logs and separating their ends open also allows for airflow, which is crucial to ensure that your shed wood burner is dried effectively. Additionally, shielding the logs from weather by storing them in tarps or in dedicated structures aids in drying and keeps their quality.

The round stack method of stacking firewood is a well-known technique that is easy to master and looks stunning. Start by creating a base of three to four rows of treated 2x4s or pallets. Then, construct a stack of end pillars on top of this base by placing 3-4 pieces of wood next to each other, and then placing another piece on the opposite side, with larger gaps at each end. Continue to build the pillars until the stack is 12 rows high, ensuring that there are enough spaces between each one so that air can flow easily across the entire pile.

Make use of a center stake for stability. Begin by adding perpendicular pieces to the outside. Connect them using string in the middle. Repeat this process until you reach the height you desire for your wall. You can then complete the interior with odd pieces and any that are too big for the outer rows. Indoor stacking requires an area with good airflow and plenty of light. Overcrowding can lead to damp and moldy wood. The best indoor space for stacking is typically garages or basements.

The Short Penguin Eco

The Short Penguin Eco by Chilli Penguin is an excellent example of a fireplace that is green. Its sleek lines and robust construction make it a fantastic option for those who want a bit of traditional style or modern homes. The 5kw multi-fuel stove is able to burn both wood and smokeless fuel. It has a huge ceramic window so you can observe the flames dancing. It has an oven, which means you can cook on it or boil water for hot drinks.

The stove is equipped with three innovative clean burn features to achieve low emissions and over 80 percent efficiency. The stove makes use of secondary heat retention glazing as well as combustion jets and airflow diverting. The result is a highly efficient stove that can be used in smoke-control zones.

This stove is one of the smallest in the domestic range. It can be mounted on a wall by adding a plinth, or a log store. The design is contemporary and clean with stainless steel handles. This is a stove you'll be delighted to return home to.

Use of the seasoned or kiln dried type of wood is another effective method of reducing carbon footprint. This kind of wood has been dried to less than 20% moisture, which helps to reduce the amount of smoke it produces when it's burned. Even the wood stove you have is very efficient, you can still produce many emissions if you're not careful.

We'll be sharing more amazing green ideas in the coming blogs but in the meantime, there are lots of easy things you can do to help the environment. From choosing more sustainable furniture to reducing the amount of paper you make use of, there are plenty of things we can all do. We hope you find this blog helpful and look forward hearing from you in the future.