If you are considering investing in a new wood burning stove, then you probably already know how aesthetically pleasing they are. It could be that you have some practical questions though. We are going to cover some of the more popular queries about everything from installation to fuel concerns for your wood burning stove.

Is it okay to burn wood these days?

Rest assured that your wood burning stove is not going to cause any environmental or local authority issues.  However, you should check the credentials of your fuel supplier. They should be offering responsibly-sourced, well-seasoned timber. This is then a carbon neutral and energy-efficient fuel.

What sort of room best suits wood burning stoves?

Modern engineering, design and manufacturing techniques have provided homeowners with an incredible range to choose from allowing most rooms in a home to be installed with a woodburning stove. There a variety of finishes and shapes, from traditional cast iron to sleek ergonomic models to slip effortlessly into contemporary interiors. If you want a pink or white stove, why not!

There are some style options for fireplaces, including wood burning stoves, in this article.

How efficient are wood burning stoves?

The size and functionality you choose for your model will impact on how much heat it generates; just one of the ways you can match it with your own preferences. What has been thoroughly tested and verified, is that wood burning stoves are substantially more energy efficient than open fires.

Perhaps even more significantly, is that according to the Energy Saving Trust, a wood stove hooked up to radiators can bring substantial savings per year when compared to gas-fired heating.

(source: http://www.self-build.co.uk/10-tips-choosing-woodburning-stove)

That all means that your  wood burning stove could pay for itself in a relatively short time.

Can I install a wood burning stove myself?

If you are tempted to do some DIY when it comes to adding the comfort and visual enjoyment of a wood burning stove, then please be aware it must conform to building regulations.

As compliance is not an easy thing for even the most enthusiastic homeowner, it’s recommended that you use an installer with the correct experience and expertise.  In France these can be easily identified by looking for installers with the RGE qualification and are all listed on the Quali-ENR site  https://www.qualit-enr.org/annuaire.  You can view all the installers certificate of qualification and insurance certificates which are inspected and audited by the organisation annually therefore giving you complete peace of mind.

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