What Will Best Woodburners Be Like In 100 Years?

The Best Woodburners

Wood burners are known to lower blood pressure and relax. What about the tiny soot particles released by the cheap wood burners for sheds burners?

Fortunately, the latest stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in mind. You can have an inviting and cozy home without compromising on your environmental responsibilities.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, but does not compromise on performance. It is a great choice for those who live in smoke-controlled areas, since it comes with ClearSkies Level 5 credentials. This means it can burn dry and seasoned wood logs as well as approved solid fuels. Its high heat output makes it a fantastic option for large spaces. The large wood burner fire glass also lets you to enjoy the flames.

It has a modern steel frame that allows it to be used in both traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It has an integrated air wash system, which keeps the glass clean and prevents the build-up of soot. The stove is highly efficient, meaning it can transfer a significant amount of the heat generated into your home instead of going up the chimney.

Wood burners have come under some criticism in recent times because it has been demonstrated that they contribute to microscopic sooty particles in the air known as PM2.5 that has been linked with heart and lung problems. Newer models that comply with the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to generate these sooty particles. Wood burners contribute to the pollution created from burning fossil fuels, such as coal and gas.

It is essential to choose the right wood for the stove in order to get the best heat output and combustion. There are many kinds of wood that can be employed, including eucalyptus and ash. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice since it burns quickly and produces a lot of heat, but it needs to be well and properly seasoned. Beech is also a good alternative, but it's hard to work with due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept has been designed to be able to withstand the imminent changes to regulations that were recently implemented, and it's Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated, which means that you can use it with approved fuels, as long as you follow the guidelines. It's a heavy-duty burner that is built to last, featuring solid construction and a 10-year body warranty, backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still extremely popular, and despite the directive muddle that surrounds them and their use, they're going to stay. Some campaign groups have pushed for stricter regulations, and even a log burner ban. It's worth checking out our guide on the pollution of stoves and regulations, before you shop for the latest multifuel or log fire.

One company trying to keep the popularity of woodburners at a high is Arada Stoves. They have recently launched a widescreen version of their popular Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA-approved SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a wide door glass that provides the best flame view and an airwash system that helps to prevent soot build up.

With a maximum heat output of 4.9kW This is a fantastic stove for all rooms. It's extremely simple to operate and maintain. The curving lines and classical design makes it suitable for traditional and modern style. The flat back design means it can be inserted into smaller recesses, and it's easy to install a direct air system using this model to increase the efficiency even more.

The stove also comes with an ash dump built-in that makes it simple to clean ashes and remove them up regularly. This reduces the risk of odours and dust getting out of the room. There's a choice of two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the chimney type you have, and it's also available with the option of a remote control.

While the debate continues about whether or not woodburning stoves are good for your health, we can all agree that they create a beautiful ambiences in our homes. However, it is important to be aware of the impact of particulate matter as well as the way that burning wood or other forms of fuel can affect the quality of indoor air as well as health. So, if you're planning to have a woodburner installed, it is recommended that you keep the door closed when not tending the fire, and clean out the stove to ensure that the indoor air is as healthy as is possible.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner provides a beautiful atmosphere to any room, it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker, but it also helps lower blood pressure. But there's not a lot of good news. Research has proven that older stoves are harmful because they emit microscopic particles of soot that could be absorbed into your respiratory system. This has led to new regulations being put into place and new log burners must meet higher standards. This reduces creosote build-up, smoke leakage and, more important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must be in compliance with a new standard and this is where the Go Eco 5kW Plus stands out. This multi-fuel stove not only meets, but surpasses the new standards. The stove has a widescreen viewing glass that allows you to see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean with a powerful air washing system. The stove boasts an impressive 80% efficiency rating. It's DEFRA exempt, meaning that it can be used within smoke-free areas. It is also SIA Ecodesign-ready, which means it is already in compliance with European emission limits for wood-burning stoves which will be in effect in 2022.

As if that wasn't enough the stove comes with a free air venting kit, making it easier than ever to put it in place. It's a sturdy little unit constructed using top-quality steel. The finish is a classic matt black, and it's easy to keep clean since the body is coated in an enamel that is able to repel dirt and grime.

The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and confirmed to be environmentally friendly and efficient. This is above and over the minimum requirements laid out by Ecodesign. This is one of the stoves on our list that carry the five-star clearSkies rating.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a big player among wood burner brands with a distinctive style that shouldn't be overlooked. They are renowned for their small multi-fuel stoves that come with various options and sizes. This 4.7kW model exemplifies their focus on branding and also shows that they are able to provide the best quality product at a cost that won't cost you a fortune. This DEFRA approved woodburner is able to be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully in compliance with the current emission limit of 5g/hr. It also comes with ClearSkies Level Five credentials. It is the perfect choice for those who don't know where the directive will go and want to feel secure that their log burners will remain exempt from the smoke control regulations.