Contemporary Wood Stoves
Historically homes were built around wood stoves. They provide central heating that doesn't have any effect on your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be a beautiful addition to any home.
This modern DEFRA-approved wood-burning stove comes with a contemporary design and a combustion system that is green and eco-friendly. It has an A + energy rating and can produce 5kW of power priced at around PS1,900.
How They Work
Wood stoves can be a great way to warm your home. They can be used to heat a room as a primary source of heat or as a supplementary heating source. They also add ambiance and style to make any room feel more cozy and warm. Wood burning stoves create an atmosphere that is controlled, where the fire can use wood more efficiently to produce heat.
This is accomplished by directing air towards the fire. This helps determine how quickly and efficiently the fire is burning. This is an important factor in the efficiency of a stove, as the fire that burns for over a long period of time will lose energy and heat to the atmosphere. Modern wood stoves help to reduce this by directing the air into the firebox in several different directions to keep the fire burning.
A lot of modern wood stoves employ a catalytic combustion system to aid in the process of reaching the highest efficiency. It is a piece of metal, typically circular in shape that sits at the top of the stove, where the flue pipe connects. It resembles a beehive and has pores in which the combustion gases are deposited. These gases are then burned again at lower temperatures to release more heat.
Air bypass chambers are a different characteristic of modern wood stoves. These are large flaps that can be opened in the interior of a firebox to redirect flue gas around the catalyst when the wood stove is initially started. This lets the fire be ignited more quickly and reduces some of the initial soot buildup on the catalyst's surface. This is a standard feature in both new and old stoves. It helps increase the efficiency of heating a wood stove.
Convection Chambers
Wood stoves are an ideal option for any outdoor living space, no matter if you live in an old-fashioned cabin in the woods or in a prefabricated tiny home. These heating appliances aren't only a great way to add warmth and ambiance to your home, but also a sustainable alternative to fossil-fuels. Here's how they function.
Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient thanks to the advancement of technology. They have a second skin that creates air pockets directly around the main compartment or "firebox." Surrounding cool air is drawn into these pockets, and then let out from the top of your stove when heated, warming the surrounding space more quickly and efficiently.
Modern wood stoves often use sheet iron. The material is flexible and is able to heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This allows the development of more durable, sleek and aesthetically pleasing stove that's perfect for contemporary homes. In addition, sheet iron is more environmentally friendly than cast iron because it doesn't generate as much harmful emissions.
If you're looking to purchase a new wood stove make sure it's catalytic and EPA-certified. This type of stove that burns wood produces less pollution and burns more evenly than non-catalytic stoves. It also uses less wood because the fire burns for longer.
While a wood stove should not be your primary or sole source of heat, it can be an excellent backup option to central heating systems that are modern in the event of an emergency. To avoid getting too much heat built up in your home it is recommended to have a blower installed with your wood stove that will help spread the heat evenly throughout your home.
Fireboxes
The firebox of wood stoves is where the magic occurs. It is where you burn wood and create a fire to create heat. It is also where your stove will spend the majority of the time you use it. The fireboxes are constructed from various materials such as stainless steel and cast iron. Some modern stoves also have a second skin that creates pockets hot air directly around the fire, which allows the heated air to warm the surrounding spaces more quickly and efficiently than other types of fireplaces or wood-burning heaters.
Contemporary wood stoves aren't just for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore, they have made their way into many homes. A wood stove can be a stunning decoration piece for any space and makes it feel warm and inviting. Wood stoves aren't intended to be the primary or only source of heat. If you're looking to add a wood-burning stove to your home, be certain to consider the size of your house and whether you already have a heating system in place.
There are a variety of types and sizes of stoves, so it's easy to find one that is suitable for your space. There are small stoves for small homes and ADUs or smaller rooms in larger houses. Also available are larger stoves for a huge cottage or cabin.
Modern wood stoves are often built to be energy efficient and come with an Ecodesign rating. This can help reduce air pollutants such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Certain wood stoves have an air wash system that can be added to cleanse the air inside your stove.
small wood burning stoves can be found in many homes. They look stunning in a Scandinavian-styled cabin or a mid-century Malibu beach house. The wood burning stoves are more modern than the traditional stoves with potbelly designs which dominated the hearth in the home. They're designed to provide heat for small to medium-sized rooms and can be combined with a variety of accessories to provide warmth.
Wood burning stoves can save you a lot of money on your electric bill in winter, and are less expensive than coal or gas. They are also eco-friendly. They can be expensive to install, and require regular maintenance.
You can choose a modern wood stove that is certified to your preferences for the environment. For example, the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves has a secondary thermally retaining glass to improve energy efficiency and achieves more than 80% efficiency with its dual combustion and air flow.
Stovax's non-catalytic stoves are a great option if you want to reduce carbon emissions even more. It is EPA certified and doesn't release harmful chemicals into the air.
Most contemporary stoves come with an enclosed firebox with firebricks and baffles. These firebricks and baffles help maintain the temperature of the stove, which reduces the amount of smoke and particulates that are produced. This reduces pollution and creosote in the air. A catalytic wood stove works exactly the same way as a non-catalytic stove, but is more effective at burning off unburnt gas and bringing them back to the fire to re-combust.
Styles
A contemporary wood stove is a timeless piece furniture. It's both a practical device to keep you warm during the winter, and a beautiful design element for your living room.
Modern wood stoves aren't just beautiful, they can also be extremely efficient. They often use either a catalytic or non-catalytic combustion process, which is a method of heating that speeds up the burning process of the wood you use in your fire. As the air inside your fireplace warms up, it evaporates the water molecules contained in the wood which helps to ignite the flames. Then, it reaches temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit and begins to burn off the carbon and tar found in the wood. This reduces the amount harmful gases released into the atmosphere which makes wood stoves more environmentally friendly.
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 is equipped with a catalytic combustion system and features secondary heat-retaining glazing which gives it an energy efficiency rating of more than 80%. It also comes with a lifetime limited warranty, which means you can enjoy it for years to come.
Explore our JC Bordelet modern wood stoves catalog if you are a fan of the Scandinavian concept of "hygge". We offer a wide range of styles, sizes and designs that can be adapted to any space. If you're looking for an energy efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for nighttime burning or an impressive level five stove to impress your guests, we have something to fit every taste and budget.