Contemporary Wood Stoves

Historically homes were built around wood stoves, providing a central heating source that has no impact on your electric bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a beautiful and practical addition to any home.

This DEFRA-approved contemporary wood burning stove features a contemporary design and a combustion system that's ultra-green. It has an A + energy rating and can reach 5kW of power priced at PS1,900.

How They Work

wood burning stoves for sale stoves are a fantastic method of heating 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 welcoming and warm. Wood burning stoves create a controlled atmosphere that allows the fire to be more efficient in burning and generate heat.

They accomplish this by directing air over the fire, which assists to regulate how quickly and effectively it burns. This is an important factor in the effectiveness of a stove since a fire which smolders too long will lose energy and heat into the atmosphere. Contemporary wood stoves are designed to reduce this by directing air into the firebox from different points to ensure that the fire is kept burning efficiently.

A large majority of modern wood stoves have the catalytic combustion chamber to ensure maximum efficiency. It is a piece metal, typically circular in form, that is placed at the top of the stove, where the flue pipe joins. It resembles the honeycomb shape of a metal honeycomb. It contains pores where combustion gases from the wood are deposited. These gases are then re-burned at lower temperatures to release more heat.

Air bypass chambers are another feature that is found in modern wood stoves. They are large flaps that can be opened in the interior of the firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is first started. This will help begin the fire more quickly and lessen the initial buildup of soot on the catalytic surface. This feature is found in both new and old stoves and increases the efficiency of heating wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

If you reside in a rustic, wooded cabin or a contemporary prefab tiny home, there's nothing that pairs better with nature than a wood stove. These time-tested heating devices are not just a source of ambiance and warmth to your living space, but they also offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how they function.

Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient, thanks to technological innovation. The secondary skin creates air pockets around the "firebox" or main compartment. The cool air from the room is dragged into the pockets and released at the top of the stove when it gets warm. This allows the room to be heated quicker.

Many modern wood stoves are constructed of sheet iron, which is a material that heats and cools quickly and is more malleable than cast iron. This enables the construcu take into consideration the size of your house and whether you already have heating equipment.

Stoves come in a wide variety of sizes and styles which makes it easy to find the ideal fit for your living space. There are stoves that are small for tiny homes and ADUs, or smaller rooms within larger houses. There are also larger stoves for a large cabin or cottage.

A lot of modern wood stoves are designed to be energy efficient and include an Ecodesign rating that assists in reducing a variety of air pollutants, including Particulate Matter (PM), Organic Gaseous Compounds (OGC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). Some include an optional air wash system to ensure cleaner air inside your stove.

Materials

Wood stoves are the heart of many homes and will appear at home in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach house. The wood burning stoves are more modern than the old potbelly style stoves that were the hearth of the home. They are designed to heat small wood burner stoves and medium-sized rooms. They can be paired with a variety of accessories to add warmth.

Wood burning stoves can save you lots of money on your electric bill in winter, and are much less expensive than coal or gas. They're also environmentally friendly. However, they can still be expensive to install and require regular maintenance.

You can select a modern wood stove that is certified according to your preferences for the environment. The Short Penguin Eco, for instance, manufactured by Chilli Penguin Stoves, has a secondary heat retention glazing to improve efficiency of energy. It also achieves over 80 percent efficiency thanks to its dual combustion and airflow.

Stovax's non-catalytic stoves can be a great alternative if you're looking to reduce carbon emissions even more. It is EPA-certified and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the environment.

The majority of modern stoves feature an enclosed firebox that is lined with baffles or firebricks. They help regulate the temperature inside the stove, which reduces the amount of smoke and particulates that is produced. This helps reduce creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic wood stove operates exactly the same way as an uncatalytic one, but is more effective at igniting unburnt gases and bringing them back into the fire for re-combustion.

Styles

A contemporary wood stove is a timeless piece of furniture. It's a practical appliance that can keep you warm in the winter and also is a stunning design element to feature in your living space.

Modern wood stoves can be beautiful and efficient. They usually employ a catalytic or non-catalytic combustion process, which is a method of heating that accelerates the burning process of the wood that is burning in your fireplace. As the air in your fireplace warms up, it vaporizes the water molecules contained in the wood, which helps provide multi fuel wood burner to the flames. Then, it rises to temperatures of about 600 degrees Fahrenheit where it begins to burn off the carbon and tar within the wood. This reduces the amount of harmful emissions released into the air, making a wood stove more eco-friendly than conventional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120, a stunning example, is a great option for those who wish to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. The stove comes with catalytic technology and a secondary heat-retaining glass, which gives it an energy efficiency rating over 80%. It also comes with a lifetime limited warranty, which means you can enjoy it for many years to come.

If you're a big fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge" and want to add some cosy Danish style to your home take a look at our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We offer a wide selection of sizes, styles, and designs to suit any style of interior. Whether you need an energy efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner to keep your fire burning or a stunning level five stove to impress your guests, we have something to suit every taste and budget.