The Best Woodburners
The relaxation, blood pressure-lowering benefits of a
small wood burning stove indoor burner are well-documented. But what about the microscopic sooty particles they release into the air?
New stoves are designed to comply with the EcoDesign directive. You can enjoy a warm and cosy home without compromising on your environmental obligations.
1. Ekol Edge
The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance but doesn't compromise on performance. It's a great option for those living in smoke controlled areas as it has Level 5 ClearSkies certification, which means it can be used with dry and seasoned wood and approved solid fuels. Its large heat output makes it a fantastic choice for large-sized rooms. The generous fire glass also lets you to enjoy the flames.
It has a modern steel body, which means it can be installed into both traditional inglenooks and freestanding areas. It has an integrated air wash system that keeps the glass clean and avoids the build-up of soot. The stove is extremely efficient, meaning that it carries a large portion of the heat it produces to your home, instead of going up the chimney.
Wood burners have come under many criticisms in recent years, as it has been demonstrated that they cause microscopic sooty particles in the air, known as PM2.5 that has been linked with heart and lung problems. However, modern models that comply with the Eco design Regulations are much less likely to generate these particles.
small wood burner stoves burners contribute to the pollution that is produced from burning fossil fuels, like gas and coal.
The right
small corner wood burning stove for your stove is essential to ensure the highest combustion and heat output. There are many kinds of wood that can be used, including eucalyptus and ash. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice because it's fast-burning and offers a great deal of heat, but it needs to be well seasoned. Beech is another great choice however its thorns that are vicious make it difficult to handle with protective gloves.
The Ekol Adept has been designed to handle the upcoming changes to regulations that were recently implemented as well as being Defra exempt and ClearSkies rated, which means that you can use it with approved fuels, so long as you follow the guidelines. It's a powerful burner that's built to last, with a robust construction and 10-Year body warranty, which is backed up by its incredibly impressive heating performance.
2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen
Wood burning stoves are still extremely popular, and, despite the directive maze that surrounds them they're not going to disappear. Some groups have pushed for tighter regulations and even a log burner ban. It's worth reading about our guide on the pollution of stoves and regulations prior to shopping for a new multifuel or log fire.
One company doing its bit to keep the popularity of woodburners high is Arada Stoves, who have recently launched a widescreen version of their popular Holborn 5 Multifuel/Wood Burning stove. It's a DEFRA approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready woodburner that has a large glass door that gives the best flame image. There is also an airwash system that prevents soot accumulation.
With a heat output of 4.9kW this is a fantastic stove for most rooms and it's also extremely easy to operate and maintain. Its curved lines and classic design make it ideal for traditional or contemporary style. The flat back design ensures it can be inserted into smaller recesses, and it's easy to install a direct-air system using this model to improve the efficiency of the system.
Another great characteristic of this stove is the built-in ash dump, which makes it very easy to clean and remove the ashes regularly and reduces the possibility of odours or dust escaping into the room. You can select between two types of flue adaptors, depending on your chimney type. It also comes with an wireless remote control.
Wood-burning stoves can create a wonderful atmosphere in our homes, regardless of whether or not they are healthy for us. However, it's important to consider the impact of particulate matter and the ways that burning wood and other types of fuels can affect our indoor air quality and health. So, if you're going to have a woodburner installed it is recommended that you keep the door closed when you're not in the vicinity of the fire, and clean the stove to ensure the indoor air is as healthy as is possible.
3. Go Eco 5kW Plus
A woodburner can add a wonderful atmosphere to a room. it's not just relaxing to watch the flames flicker but it can also help to reduce blood pressure. It's not without it's problems though, research has found that older stoves can cause a lot of harm because they release tiny particles of soot that end up in your breathing system. New regulations have been enacted to ensure that log stoves meet higher standards. This helps reduce creosote and smoke leakage and more important, harmful gases such as carbon monoxide.
New woodburners must comply 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 is DEFRA exempt, which means it can be used within areas that are smoke-free. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready which means it already meets the European restrictions regarding the emissions from wood-burning stoves which will take force in 2022.
As if that weren't enough, the stove comes with an air venting kit that is included making it much easier than ever before to set up. It's a durable stove made of high-quality steel. The finish is a classic matte black. It's easy-to-clean as the body has been coated with an enamel that wards off dirt.
The clearSkies label on this stove indicates that it has been independently tested and verified to be sustainable and efficient, this is above and above the basic requirements laid out by Ecodesign. It's among the few stoves we've reviewed that has the full five-star ClearSkies rating, so you can be confident that this
woodburner is as efficient as it gets.
4. Chilli Penguin Defrost
Chilli Penguin is a feisty Welsh wood burner brand with an unorthodox style that shouldn't be missed out on. Chilli Penguin is known for its
small wood stove for shed multi-fuel stoves, which come in a wide range of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is a perfect example of their focus on branding and also demonstrates that they are able to provide an excellent product at a cost that isn't too costly. This DEFRA-approved woodburner is suited for use in Smoke Control Areas, and is fully in compliance with the current 5g/hr emissions limit. It also has ClearSkies level five certification. It is the perfect choice for those who aren't sure where the directive will go and want to feel secure that their log burners will remain exempt from smoke control regulations.