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Wood stoves have been around for many years, they were first produced way back in the late 1800's and came in a variety of forms but their working principle was the same. Often on the old western films we caught glimpses of a wood stove heating log cabins, they were the round and tall models, their heat output must have been very minimal. Nowadays they are being produced in their thousands and their designs altered to keep up with modern demands. They can now produce a higher heat output and are often chosen as a form of heating, not only for their looks, but also for their cheap fuelling method.
Most of the older models were crafted from cast iron and were very heavy, nowadays as different metals have been researched they can be much lighter however many people still go for the traditional design, in some cases original models have been given a face lift and still work efficiently.
As expected, wood stoves will require a flue to release fumes given off by the wood if they are used indoors, outdoor models that are created for patios etc. will just have openings at the top and bottom to create an air flow to keep the fuel burning. Using these stoves means that if you have a constant supply of cheap wood your heating bills can be drastically reduced, imagine living near a furniture factory and buying cheap off cuts that they can no longer use.
The aesthetic value should not be forgotten, they are often supplied with glass fronts giving the owner to sit in front of them on a cold winter night, watching the flames and listening to the wood crackle.
They do require cleaning on a regular basis as ash build up will cause problems if not kept in check but this does not take long and should not put off any potential buyer.
Suppliers of Wood Stoves
- www.woodburningstoveslimited.com
This company was established in 2002 and has quickly built up a large customer database. They are based in Scotland and will willingly give advice over the phone about any subject concerning the wood stoves. They offer a large range of models and the prices average out to roughly £350 per model, the smaller ones starting at £225. - www.stovesonline.co.uk
Although this company is based in the UK, they do have outlets in Europe and can supply to most countries. As well as supplying the traditional stoves, they do have a range of designer wood stoves plus some models of cooker wood stoves. They have been established since 1998 and they even have articles on their site to offer customers advice on flue installation and other subjects. Sales are only over the phone or via their showrooms and prices will be quoted then. - www.harridgestoves.co.uk
Established in 1995, this company prides itself on running as a family business even though the staff are not related. They offer personal advice and have a large warehouse in the UK where stoves can be ordered directly from the website. They also have two showrooms and are planning to open more soon. Looking through their range of models, the smaller ones start at just under£500 and for the more modern design you will be looking at up to £1000. - www.gr8fires.co.uk
30 years experience in supplying fireplaces, fires, stoves and associated products. The GR8 Fires company offers plenty of products including stoves (inset, multi-fuel, woddburning, boiled and so on), connectors, fires and other related items. Free shipping in UK (valid on July 5th 2011).
Pictures of Wood Stoves
Sources: http://www.sxc.hu/photo/869796, http://www.sxc.hu/photo/397077
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