What Are Wood Burning Stoves?
Wood burning stoves are heating appliances that burn wood fuel and biomass fuel derived from wood. The appliance has three parts – a closed fire chamber, a grate and air control. Open Fires Vs. Wood Burning Stoves Once you buy the appliance, it is connected to a chimney or a flue. You can consider buying a closed appliance as it offers greater efficiency. Other than that, closed wood stoves also have the capability of combustion control. Controlled combustion ensures that the wood inside the stove burns at a restricted rate. On the other hand, open fires have lower efficiency. They also use most of the oxygen supply present in the room. Even the heat from open fires is sent more into the chimney than the room itself. Wood Type Best For Wood Stoves You can use both softwood as well as hardwood for your wood stove. However, know the difference in the rate at which both of them burn. Hardwood is derived from broadleaf trees and burns at a slower rate as compared to softwood that is derive
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