Efficiency

When your woodburner isn’t lit, your home can feel like it’s losing warmth at an alarming rate. The chimney, once an asset for cozy heat, transforms into a cold draft’s gateway. Understanding why this happens and finding effective solutions can save energy and keep your home warm. Why Heat Escapes Up the Chimney To grasp why you lose heat up the chimney, let’s dive into the mechanics. Your chimney functions as a natural ventilation system, designed to draw smoke and gases up and out when your woodburner is active.

Heating with wood is often seen as a dirty and unsustainable way of keeping warm, especially in comparison to other sources of energy such as solar, wind, or hydro. However, there are some reasons why wood can still be considered an environmentally friendly option for heating, depending on the context and the practices involved. Here I will explain some of the benefits and drawbacks of using wood as a fuel, and how to make the best choices for your home and the planet.

Wood burning stoves are a great way to heat your home and create a cozy atmosphere. But they can also be a source of pollution and waste if not used properly. Here are some tips on how to improve the efficiency of your wood burning stove and save money, energy and the environment. Choose the right wood. The type and quality of wood you burn can make a big difference in the performance of your stove.

If you have a wood burning stove, you might wonder how efficient it is at heating your home and how much heat is lost up the chimney. Here we will explore these questions and explain why some heat loss is necessary for a safe and clean operation of your stove. What is Efficiency? The efficiency of a wood burning stove is an indicator of how much fuel will be used and how much “wasted”.