Contemporary Wood Stoves

Wood stoves were used traditionally as a primary source of heating in homes. They don't affect your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be a stunning addition to any home.

This DEFRA approved modern wood burning stove blends a contemporary design with an environmentally friendly combustion system. It has an energy rating of A+ and can achieve 5kW of power. The price is around $1,900 and it is available in a range of colours.

How They Work

Wood stoves are a great method of heating your home. They can be employed as a primary or secondary heating source, and they provide a touch of class that can make any room feel warmer and more inviting. Wood burning stoves work by creating an environment that is controlled so that the fire can burn wood more efficiently to generate heat.

They do this by directing air around the fire, which allows to control the speed and efficiently it burns. This is an important factor in the effectiveness of a stove as any fire that smolders for too long will deplete energy and heat into the atmosphere. Contemporary wood stoves are designed to help reduce this by directing air into the firebox through different places to keep the fire burning in a proper manner.

Many modern wood stoves also employ a catalytic combustion system to assist in reaching the highest efficiency. This is a piece of metal, typically circular in shape, that is placed near the top of the stove, where the flue pipe connects. It resembles a metal honeycomb and it has pores in which the combustion gases released by the wood are deposited. The gasses are then burnt again at lower temperatures to release more heat.

Other features in modern wood stoves are air bypass chambers, which are large flaps within the interior of the firebox that can be opened to redirect the flue gases around the catalyst during startup. This helps to start the fire faster and lessen the initial buildup of soot over the catalyst's surface. This feature is present in both new and old stoves, and it increases the heating efficiency of wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

No matter if you're living in a rustic woodland cabin or a modern tiny home, there's nothing that pairs better with the outdoors than a wood stove. These well-established heating appliances not only add warmth and ambiance to your living space, but they also offer an alternative to fossil fuels. Here's how it works.

Modern wood stoves are extremely efficient in energy use, thanks to technological innovation. They have a second skin that creates pockets of air directly around the main compartment or "firebox." Surrounding cool air is attracted into these pockets and released out of the top of your stove when warm, heating the surrounding room more quickly and efficiently.

The majority of modern wood stoves are constructed from sheet iron, a substance that is quick to cool and heat and is more malleable than cast iron. This allows for an extremely durable and sleek stove that is ideal for modern homes. In addition, sheet iron is more eco-friendly than cast iron because it doesn't produce much harmful emissions.

If you are looking to buy a new wood burning stove, make sure it is EPA-certified and catalytic. This kind of stove produces more evenly and less pollution than non-catalytic stoves. Also, you'll use less wood as the fire burns for longer.

While a wood stove should not be used as the sole source of heating, it can be a fantastic backup to modern central heating systems in case of an emergency. To prevent getting too much heat built up in your house it is recommended to have a blower fitted to your wood stove to aid in spreading the heat more evenly throughout your home.

Fireboxes

The firebox of a wood stove is where magic happens. It's where you build the fire and burn the wood to generate heat, and it's where your stove will spend most of the time you are using it. The fireboxes are made from stainless steel or cast iron. Some modern stoves include a second skin that creates pockets of hot air directly around the fire, which allows the heated air to warm surrounding spaces more quickly and effectively than other kinds of fireplaces or wood-burning heaters.

Modern wood burners garden stoves aren't just for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore. They have found their way into many homes. A wood stove can be an amazing accent piece to any room and makes it feel warm and inviting. It is important to remember that wood stoves should not be used as a primary or sole source of heat. If you're looking to add a wood burning stove to your home, be sure to consider the size of your house and whether you have an existing heating system in place.

Stoves are available in a broad variety of sizes and styles that makes it easy to find the best woodburner suitable one for your space. There are small wood burning fireplace stoves for Small outdoor wood stove homes as well as ADUs or smaller rooms within larger homes. Also available are larger stoves that can be used in a large cabin or cottage.

Modern wood stoves are often built to be energy efficient and have an Ecodesign rating. This can help reduce the amount of air pollutants like Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some even include an optional air wash system for cleaner air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves are the heart of many homes. They look right at home in a Scandinavian style cabin or Midcentury Malibu beach home. These wood burning stoves have an updated design compared to the potbelly stoves of the past which were the norm on the hearth in your home. They are designed to heat small wood burning stoves for sale and medium-sized rooms. They can be set with a range of accessories to provide warmth.

Wood-burning stoves can help save you a lot of money on your electricity bill in winter, and are much cheaper than gas or coal. They are also environmentally friendly. However, they could be expensive to install and require regular maintenance.

Based on your preferences for the environment, you can choose from a wide selection of contemporary wood stoves that are certified to different levels of environmental efficiency. For example, the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves has a secondary heat-retaining glazing for energy efficiency and achieves more than 80 percent efficiency due to its dual air flow and combustion system.

Stovax's non-catalytic stoves are a great option to cut carbon emissions even more. It is EPA certified and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the air.

The majority of modern stoves have an enclosed firebox that is lined with baffles or firebricks. Baffles and firebricks assist maintain the temperature of the stove, reducing the amount smoke and particulates that are produced. This reduces pollution and creosote in the air. A catalytic wood stove works similarly to a non-catalytic stove, but is more efficient in creating a fire that ignites gasses that are not burned and then bringing them back to 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 winter and is also a gorgeous design element to incorporate into your living space.

Modern wood stoves are not only beautiful, but they are also extremely efficient. They use a catalytic and non-catalytic method of combustion which is a kind of heating that accelerates the burning of wood. When the air in the fire heats up, the water molecules in wood evaporate. This aids in fueling the flames. It can reach temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit, where it begins to burn off the carbon and tar in the wood. This reduces the amount of harmful gases released into the atmosphere which makes wood stoves more eco-friendly than conventional ones.

The Rais Viva L 120, one of the most stunning examples, is a great option for those who want to maximize their efficiency while keeping their home warm. This stove uses the catalytic combustion method and includes a secondary heat-retaining glaze which gives it an energy efficiency rating of more than 80 percent. It even comes with a lifetime limited warranty, so you'll be able to enjoy it for many years to be.

Explore our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalog if you're a fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge". We have a wide range of sizes, styles, and designs that can be adapted to any space. We have a range of styles, sizes and designs that will fit any room.