How about a wood-burning stove?

9 years ago

As the days are getting shorter and the temperature drops, we need something to make our homes warm and cosy. A wood-burning stove seems to be on a lot of people's wish lists. People in Belfast are particularly keen, 13% desire one!

What about you, are you on the lookout for a wood-burning stove? Do you have one already? Is on top of you wish list?

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Jenny Boyd

9 years ago

Love them, we are installing a wood stove boiler in the house we are currently building. The area we live in doesn't have gas, only oil, so this is a much more environmentally friendly way to heat our home (and it's cheaper too!). We have lots of wood we are re-using from knocking down the old house, and have built a big wood store in the garden so in future we can buy unseasoned wood to save on costs.

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mlou72
9 years ago
We had one for years. Now we have gas. Love the ease of gas and it heats fast and delivers a nice heat.
However, that to the bones heat that a wood stove delivered is missed on the really cold nights. Still wouldn't trade it.
abi3624
9 years ago
very nice fire place.
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Hi Jenny, I think i'm there with the description. The new windows and doors are going on the left, correct? I can see in the back ground the slanted ceiling. However, i'm still confused with the T.V comment, as you say you don't want it facing the windows and that's what it currently does. There is also a radiator on the far wall under a window, is that to remain or be re-sited? If you replace the long wall with windows and doors, you would need to say where they are exactly and how wide. The radiator could do with be re-sited and in my opinion maybe get rid of the window on the far wall. If you don't get rid of the window you are limiting yourself greatly with the placement of furniture. Here's a few scenarios:- keeping the window and the radiator:- Removing the window and re-siting the radiator to the other end of the room - log burner on left in tall corner:- Removing the window - log burner on the right - tv facing in to the room away from the window:- Log burner not in either corner - window removed - fireplace built for log burner with alcoves allowing storage and T.V Corner placement:- This would probably allow more seating - possibly a 3 and a 2 seater sofa. Radiator re-sited to the far end adjacent to the door.
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Julia Jones Ltd
9 years ago
Wood stoves are great, there is nothing quite like relaxing infront of a log fire. Too many people forget that they need a lot of wood, that today does cost more due to everyone wanting these log burners. Do remember the running costs and the storage required of the logs. They can be a lot of work but well worth it.
newhome43
9 years ago
We have two wood burning stoves , one in the kitchen / sitting are and one in our family room . Love the heat they give and the cosy feeling of watching the fire burn and hearing the crackle . The down side is that they are messy and dusty , wood isn't cheap to buy , can't really alter the heat setting and have to wait a while for it to warm up , a disadvantage especially in the cold mornings . Saying that I love them and can't wait to light them on the cold winter evenings ,the heat is fantastic .
Amar Patel
9 years ago
On the list but I'm in a smoke control area so that limits the options. Jotul does a really nice old-fashioned stove, rather than the blocky non-descript type, but it's very expensive. If you like a refill of your culpa without having to head back into the kitchen, make sure you pick one with enough space to place a stove kettle on top. More tea vicar?
newhome43
9 years ago
Amar Patel the stove I have in my kitchen is suitable for use in smoke control areas .It is a Vermont Intrepid 11 stove and is Defra exempt which means you can burn wood in it in smoke control areas ,you can also boil a kettle on top or even cook a steak ,have a look as it would be ideal for what you are looking for ,also the heat from it is fantastic ,think we paid about £1500 for the stove .
Jane Bateman
9 years ago
Love them. Installed one in our old home and again in our forever home. Went for Clear view Pioneer 400. It's not our only heating, so use it when we want to (a lot). It's very economical on wood/coal.
bruket
9 years ago
I bought my first Clearview 800 wood burning stove for my large kitchen about 30 years ago. I loved it so much, 20 years ago I decided to have another one in my living room. During very cold winters, I live in Scotland, the stoves are burning day and night. At night I load them up with a very large log and in the morning it is still burning slowly. Clearview stoves are in my opinion the best on the market.
peediewee
9 years ago
we're also in scotland and in a new house (well new to us). it's a victorian semi and although it has gas central heating we've wanted a stove for ever so are getting one fitted at the end of october in our living room. my dad and sister both have them and neither of them but wood. just blown over trees and like (with the council's permission). we'll have to buy our first lot of seasoned wood for this winter but after that are hoping to follow in their footsteps. hope to be able save a bit on our gas bills too.
soozmacrae
9 years ago
We have a gas real flame fire but I would swap it in an instant for a wood burner of a real fire like we had in our previous house. We are in a smokeless zone now, so no chance. sigh!
soozmacrae
9 years ago
I meant to say, Im in Scotland too.
peediewee
9 years ago
soozmacrae, you can get wood burners for smokeless zones. epa approved or something. most stove fitters/shops should be able to tell you about them. our place in fife will be smokeless soon so we're getting an approved one fitted.
karahinglis
9 years ago
Hi peediewee, can I ask who's fitting your stove please? I'm in fife looking for a fitter. Cheers.
peediewee
9 years ago
oh, we're in fife too. but actually getting our stove fitted by eko installations who are based in perth. buying our stove from the perth stove centre. cheers.
karahinglis
9 years ago
Fab, thanks for info peediewee.
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stovedesign
8 years ago
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Hi Peediewee I build bespoke and have supplied a number of woodburners north of the border including this at Thurso if you're interested... regards, Owen 07889 448242

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