Contemporary Wood Stoves

Historically, homes were built around wood stoves. They provide a central heating source that has no impact on your electricity bill. Modern stoves can be a stunning addition to any home.

This DEFRA-approved modern wood burning woodburning stove features a contemporary design and a combustion system that’s ultra-green. It has an A + energy rating mark and can reach 5kw wood burning stove of power priced at 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 of heat or as supplementary heating. They can also provide ambiance and style and make any space feel more cozy and warm. Wood burning stoves create a controlled space which allows the fire to burn more efficiently and produce heat.

They accomplish this by directing air over the fire, which assists to control how quickly and efficiently it burns. This is a key aspect in the overall efficiency of a stove made of wood because burning for too long will lose energy and heat to the surrounding air. Modern wood stoves help to reduce this by directing the air into the firebox in various directions to keep the fire burning.

Many modern wood stoves employ the catalytic combustion chamber to ensure maximum efficiency. It is a piece metal, usually circular in form, that is placed close to the top of the stove where the flue pipe joins. It looks like a metal beehive and has pores where the combustion gases are deposited. The gases are then re-burned to release more heat at lower temperatures.

Other features found in many modern wood stoves include air bypass chambers. They are large flaps that are located in the interior Wood burning stoves of the firebox that can be opened to redirect flue gases around the catalyst at the time of starting. This lets the fire start more quickly and can limit some of the initial buildup of soot on the catalyst’s surface. This feature is present in both new and old stoves, and it increases the efficiency of heating wood stoves.

Convection Chambers

If you reside in a rustic woodland cabin or a modern prefab tiny home, there’s nothing that is more compatible with nature than a wood stove. These tried-and-true heating devices are not just a source of warmth and ambience to your living space and provide an alternative to fossil fuels. Here’s how it works.

Modern wood stoves are extremely energy efficient, thanks to technological innovation. The secondary skin creates air pockets directly around the “firebox” or main compartment. The cool air in the room is dragged into the pockets and then released at the top of the stove when it becomes warm. This allows the room to be heated quicker.

Modern wood stoves often use sheet iron. The material is malleable and can heat and cool quicker than cast iron. This enables the construction of an extremely robust, 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 emit as much harmful emissions.

If you’re considering buying a new wood stove make sure that it’s catalytic as well as EPA-certified. This type of wood stove burns more evenly and produces fewer pollutants than non-catalytic wood stoves. Also, you’ll use less wood because the fire burns longer.

While wood stoves should not be used as your sole source of heat, it can be a fantastic backup to a modern central heating system in the event of an emergency. Consider installing a blower with your contemporary wood-burning stove to spread the heat evenly throughout your house.

Fireboxes

The firebox on a wood stove is where magic happens. It’s where you build the fire and use the wood to generate heat. It’s also the area where your stove spends the majority of its time when you use it. The fireboxes are made of cast iron or stainless steel. Some modern stoves have an additional skin that creates pockets of heated air right around the fire. This allows the heated air to be able to heat the surrounding area more quickly and efficiently than any other type of fireplace or wood-burning heating device.

Modern wood stoves aren’t only for rustic cabins in the mountains anymore, they have found their way into many homes. A wood stove is a stunning decorative piece that is sure to make any room feel warm and welcoming. Wood stoves are not meant to be the sole or primary source of heat. If you’re considering adding an electric stove that burns wood to your home be sure to take into consideration the size of your house and whether you already have heating equipment.

There are a myriad of sizes and styles of stoves, making it easy to choose one that will fit your space. There are smaller stoves that are perfect for small homes and ADUs from DEN Outdoors for smaller rooms in larger homes, and larger stoves that make a good choice for a large cottage or cabin.

Modern wood stoves are typically designed to be energy-efficient and come with an Ecodesign rating. This helps reduce air pollutants such as Particulate Matter, Organic Gaseous Compounds and Carbon Monoxide. Some models even come with an air wash system to ensure cleaner air inside the stove.

Materials

Wood stoves can be located in a variety of homes. They look stunning in a Scandinavian-style cabin, or a midcentury Malibu beach home. These wood burning stoves have contemporary designs than the old potbelly stoves which were the norm on the hearth of the home. They’re designed to provide heat for small to medium-sized rooms and can be combined with a variety of accessories for added warmth.

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

You can pick a contemporary wood stove that is certified to your environmental preferences. For instance, the Short Penguin Eco from Chilli Penguin Stoves features a second 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 can be a great option if you want to reduce carbon emissions even more. It is EPA certified and doesn’t emit harmful chemicals into the air.

The majority of modern stoves feature an enclosed firebox that is lined with baffles or firebricks. Baffles and firebricks assist regulate the temperature in the stove, which reduces the amount of smoke and particulates that are produced. This helps prevent creosote accumulation in your chimney, and also reduces pollution in the air around your home. A catalytic wood stove works similarly to a non-catalytic stove, but is more efficient in burning off unburnt gas and bringing them back to the fire for re-combustion.

Styles

A modern wood stove is a timeless piece of furniture. It’s both a practical appliance to keep you warm during the winter months, and an attractive design element for your living room.

Modern wood stoves are not just beautiful, they can also be extremely efficient. They employ a catalytic as well as non-catalytic combustion process, which is a type heating process that accelerates the burning of wood. As the air in your fire heats up and the water molecules within the wood are evaporated. This helps fuel the flames. Then it reaches temperatures of around 600 degrees Fahrenheit where it begins to burn off the carbon and tar contained 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 is a stunning example of this and is a great option for those who want to maximize efficiency while still keeping their home warm. The stove is equipped with a catalytic combustion system and includes a secondary heat-retaining glaze, giving it a high energy efficiency rating of more than 80 percent. It comes with a limited warranty for life, meaning you can use it for a number of years.

If you’re a lover of the Scandinavian concept of “hygge” and are looking to add some warm Danish style to your home, look no further than our JC Bordelet catalogue for modern wood stoves. We have a variety of sizes, styles, and designs to suit any interior. Whether you need an energy-efficient level two Ecodesign wood burner for overnight burning or a stunning stove for level five to impress your guests, we have something to fit every taste and budget.