https://click4r.com/posts/g/18970433/whats-the-point-of-nobody-caring-about-wood-burning-stoves-for-sale The Benefits of Wood Stoves A wood-burning stove can create a warm and cozy ambience in any room. New regulations have replaced the days of fireplaces that billow smoke. The latest DEFRA Smoke Exempt Appliances have lower emissions and allow you to burn a log in any UK smoke-control zone. They still contribute to high levels of PM2.5. Cleaner Burning Wood burning and open fire stoves emit large amounts of fine particles, especially if they are not maintained in a proper manner. According to a new report by the European Environmental Bureau, a single household wood burner can produce as many particles in an hour as the equivalent of six diesel vehicles. These emissions are a leading cause of air pollution and they cause poor health for those living close to roads where pollution levels are often more severe. They also impact the climate as pollutants can travel across borders and have global consequences. The good news is that wood burners are much more efficient than they used to be, and this advancement is thanks to advances in technology. The government is also planning to ban the sale of traditional household coal and restrict the sale of wet, dry wood, which is found in garage forecourts. It will also make sure that all new stoves are in compliance with EU eco-friendly design guidelines. These new wood burning stoves will employ a more efficient method of combustion that can reduce emissions significantly. Modern log burners have an 'airwash system' that protects against dirty glass. The system draws air to clean the stove's glass even if the fire is still burning. Older wood stoves don't have this feature, which is why older models are more likely to have sooty glass. Most modern stoves come with this feature. A regular cleaning schedule keeps your stove looking new. Be sure to make sure that your stove is properly cooled prior to starting and be careful not