Contemporary Wood Stoves

Historically, homes were built around wood stoves. They provide an energy source for heating that doesn't have any effect on your electricity bill. Modern stoves are designed to be a attractive and practical addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove blends modern design and an environmentally friendly combustion system. It is rated with an A+ energy rating mark and can produce 5kW of power, priced from PS1,900.

How They Work

Wood stoves are an excellent method of heating your home. They can be used to heat a room as a primary source or as supplementary heating. They also add style and ambiance to make any room feel more welcoming and warm. The wood burning stoves create a controlled space which allows the fire to be more efficient in burning and generate heat.

This is done by directing air into the fire. This will determine how quickly and efficiently the fire is burning. This is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of a stove since any fire that smolders for too long will deplete energy and heat to the atmosphere. Contemporary wood stoves are designed to reduce this by directing air into the firebox from different locations to ensure that the fire is kept burning properly.

Many modern wood stoves use a catalytic combustion chamber to help achieve maximum efficiency. It is a piece of metal, usually circular in shape, that is placed close to the top of the stove where the flue pipe joins. It resembles a beehive and has pores where the combustion gases are placed. These gases are then re-burned at lower temperatures to release more heat.

Air bypass chambers are a different characteristic of modern wood stoves. They are large flaps that can be opened within the interior of the firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is first launched. This lets the fire be started more easily and also reduces some of the initial buildup of soot on the catalytic surface. This feature is present in both old and new stoves, and can increase the heating efficiency of wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

No matter if you're living in a rustic wooded cabin or a modern tiny house, there's no thing that pairs better with the outdoors than a wood stove. These heating devices are not only a great way to bring warmth and ambiance into your home, but also a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how it works.

Modern wood stoves are incredibly energy efficient thanks to the advancements in technology. They have a second skin that creates pockets of air directly around the main compartment or "firebox." The cool air from the room is dragged into the pockets and then released at the top of the stove when it gets warm. This allows the room to be heated quicker.

Modern wood stoves often use sheet iron. It is malleable and can heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This allows for the creation of an extremely durable, sleek, and attractive stove that is ideal for modern homes. Sheet iron is also more environmentally friendly than casting iron since it produces less harmful emissions.

If you're looking to purchase a new wood stove make sure it's catalytic and EPA-certified. This type of wood-burning stove cCarbon Monoxide (CO). Some wood stoves come with an air wash system that can be added to cleanse the air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves are at the heart of many homes and will be a perfect fit in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach home. The wood burning stoves are more modern than the old stoves of the potbelly type which dominated the hearth in the home. They're designed to heat small wood burning stove indoor to medium sized rooms and can be paired with a range of accessories for added warmth.

Wood-burning stoves online are cheaper than coal and gas, which can save you money in winter. They are also eco-friendly. They can be costly to install and require regular maintenance.

You can choose a modern wood stove that is certified according to your environmental preferences. For example, the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves comes with a second heat-retaining glazing for energy efficiency and achieves more than 80% efficiency with its dual combustion and air flow.

Stovax's non-catalytic stoves can be a great option to reduce carbon emissions even more. It is EPA certified and doesn't release any harmful chemicals into atmosphere.

Most contemporary stoves come with an enclosed firebox with baffles and firebricks. The baffles and firebricks help regulate the temperature in the stove, reducing the amount of particulates and smoke that is produced. This reduces the amount of creosote and pollution in the air. A catalytic woodstove works the same as a noncatalytic stove, but is more efficient at igniting unburned gases and bringing back the fire to re-combust.

Styles

A contemporary wood stove is a timeless piece furniture. It's a practical appliance to keep you warm in the winter, and it's a stunning design feature for your living room.

Modern wood stoves are not just beautiful, they can also be extremely efficient. They use a catalytic and non-catalytic method of combustion that is a form of heating that speeds the burning of wood. As the air inside the fire heats up and the water molecules within the wood are vaporized. This helps fuel the flames. Then, it rises to temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and starts to burn off the carbon and tar that's contained in the wood. This reduces the amount of harmful emissions released into the atmosphere and makes wood stoves more eco-friendly.

The Rais Viva L 120, one of the most stunning examples is a fantastic choice for those who want to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. This stove uses a catalytic combustion system and features secondary heat-retaining glazing which gives it an energy efficiency rating of over 80%. It comes with a limited warranty for life, meaning you can use it for a number of years.

If you're a big fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge" and want to add some cozy Danish style to your home take a look at our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We have a variety of sizes, styles, and designs that will suit any space. If you're looking for an energy-efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for nighttime burning or a stunning level five stove to impress your guests, we have a stove to suit every taste and budget.