Wood-Burning Stove Installation FAQS

The size of woodburning stove you need depends on the size of the room and how the stove will be used. The most homes a stove is used as a secondary heat source alongside central heating rather than the sole heating system. For this reason, many installations use a 5 kW stove, which provides a good level of heat output without requiring additional ventilation.

The best wood-burning stoves are typically built by reputable manufacturers using high-quality materials such as thick steel or cast iron. Well-built stoves tend to offer longer warranties, better reliability, and stronger after-sales support, making them a better long-term investment. The stoves we supply have been carefully selected based on build quality, reliability, and the long-term support offered by the manufacturers, ensuring every stove we install is designed to perform well and last for many years.

The best wood to burn in a wood-burning stove is properly seasoned or kiln-dried logs with a moisture content below 20%. In the UK, the easiest way to ensure you are using the correct fuel is to buy logs supplied under the WoodSure “Ready to Burn” certification scheme, which guarantees the logs meet approved moisture standards.

A wood-burning stove is primarily a point-source heater, meaning it heats the room it is installed in rather than acting like central heating. However, if the stove is correctly sized and positioned in an open-plan area, the heat can spread throughout the house and contribute to heating the wider property.

Modern wood-burning stoves are far more efficient than older appliances thanks to improved combustion technology and stricter emissions standards. Most modern stoves meet EcoDesign regulations, delivering cleaner burning, improved heat output, and lower emissions.

Modern wood-burning stoves are far cleaner and more efficient than older models. Today’s EcoDesign stoves are designed to burn wood much more completely, producing far fewer emissions and significantly improving efficiency. When used correctly with properly seasoned or kiln-dried logs, a modern wood-burning stove can be a low-carbon way of heating your home because wood is a renewable fuel source.