Modern Wood Stoves: Smart Heat, Old World Style
Can wood burning stoves multi-task?
The sense appeal of burnished metal and crackling flames, combined with the warmth of radiant heating, make wood burning stoves hard to resist. However, the picture in your mind may no longer match the reality. Traditional, pot-bellied stoves have gone the way of the American Cowboy–a thing of the past. And that’s good news.
Today’s stoves are just as aesthetically appealing–actually much more so: Black iron, pewter, porcelain and soapstone are used to create attractive, functional stoves with a variety of enamel finishes and designer colors. Antique-looking wood stoves have enjoyed a Renaissance because of their affordability and old-world style, but streamlined contemporary models are also popular. So forget that picture of a metal cask welded to stovepipe.
Not only do modern wood stoves look better-they also burn hotter, cleaner, and more efficiently.
But not only do modern stoves look better–they also burn hotter, cleaner, and more efficiently. Producing virtually no smoke and minimal ash, today’s stoves burn less wood and they’re better for the environment. From the ‘90s on, wood burning stoves have been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency, and produce as little as 2-5 grams of smoke per hour-saving you money, increasing the air quality, and reducing the risk of fire. Ready for efficient, radiant heating?
Wood burning stoves also come in sizes and models that are tailored to your home. Maybe you’re wondering, With dozens of wood stoves to choose from, how can you find the right one for your home?
Begin by deciding what you want to accomplish. Are you heating one room or an entire house or cottage? Will you be firing up your stove in the summer or winter months? Armed with this basic information, you’re primed to explore further. (See How to Choose Your Wood Stove, coming soon.)
Ready to invoke some flickering, hearth-side ambiance? Wood burning stoves have a lot to offer. This site is here to help you explore.
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