Thursday, October 9, 2014

The Benefits Of Wood Stoves

By Alan Bradd


The cost of heating can very well cost you quite some money. This is why many people opt for pocket friendly stoves as the most suitable option. Wood stoves are the best bet considering the many benefits you can enjoy by using wood stoves.

If you reside in your own house instead of an apartment with more than forty other tenants, odds are that you are going to want a wood stove at some point. This is particularly because of susceptible extended energy black outs that could leave you in the dark without any heating, cooking, or lighting ability. A stove will therefore come in handy.

Another great benefit of using these stoves is that you are almost guaranteed of fuel. This is especially because wood is the most available source of fuel. While you are definitely going to incur the cost of buying a tarp for woodpile cover or a new chain saw blade, you cannot compare these with the escalating electricity cost. You can also get dried season wood from local entrepreneurs at a low cost.

Moreover, the modern wood stoves today are designed to conserve the environment with the ability to burn the exhaust gases that would otherwise escape through the chimneys. Most are EPA certified, and are available in various styles and models to meet your square foot requirements. Your stove should have a range of BTUs to avail options so that you do not have it at full operation all the time.

You may also control the way your stove is burning with simply the kind of wood you choose. Various kinds of wood have various burning effects. For example, hardwood floors like whitened oak or hickory are known to burn in high BTUs and may burn for a very long time. Softwoods, however like poplar and walnut, have a tendency to burn hot, but extremely fast.

With regulation from the EPA, modern manufacturers today produce stoves that minimize the concentration of particulate matter they release into the air. As such, the efficiency level of stoves made with catalytic convertors is 72 percent, while that of stoves made without the convertors is sixty-three percent. The result is cleaner and efficient burning than ever before.

For most people, wood stoves provide a sense of nostalgia, especially in contemporary environment. Moreover, it also provides a great focal point where you and your family can gather, whether in a traditional, rustic or country setting. With the wide range of options in terms of style and heating material such as soapstone, cast iron and porcelain, you are guaranteed of your decorating needs.

The warmth created through the heat from wood logs is another great benefit of having a modern wood stove. Wood stoves provide consistent warmth that lasts long after you switch it off, supplying you with unique warmth that is unequaled to any other fuel. There is also the advantage of having a scented atmosphere from some decorative wood stoves.




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