https://praterbengtsson.livejournal.com/profile The Benefits of Wood Stoves A wood-burning stove can create a cozy and warm atmosphere in any room. There is no longer a need for standard smoke billowing fireplaces though there are new regulations in place. The newest DEFRA Smoke Exempt Appliances have lower emissions and allow the burning of logs in any UK smoke-control zone. They still contribute to high levels of PM2.5. Cleaner Burning Wood burning stoves and open flames emit huge quantities of fine particulates especially when they're not maintained correctly. According to a recent study by the European Environmental Bureau a single household wood stove can produce as many particulates per hour as the equivalent of six diesel cars. These emissions are the primary cause of air pollution and cause health problems for people who live near roads, where pollution is often more than average. These emissions also have an impact on the environment as pollutants can cross borders and have global impacts. The good news is that wood stoves are much cleaner than they used be, and this advancement is thanks to advances in technology. As well as prohibiting the sale of traditional coal for homes and limiting the sales of wet wood, which is often located on garage forecourts the government will make sure that all new stoves sold comply with EU eco-design regulations. These new wood burners will use a much more efficient method of combustion, which cuts emissions significantly. Modern log burners feature an airwash system that shields glass from dirt. This works by drawing in an air flow around the stove's glass to keep it clean, even if the fire is still burning. However older wood stoves don't have this, which is the reason why sooty glass on old models is more prevalent. The majority of modern stoves have this feature. A regular cleaning schedule can keep your stove looking new. Just be sure to make sure your stove is cool prior to starting and be careful not to damage the gl