Heating & Ventilation
rated output of approximately 5kW. Buying the wrong size stove will prove problematic due to over firing, or more commonly under running the appliance, which is potentially more damag- ing to the stove, flue and the environment. Once these key factors have been measured
you can then sort stoves by method of the heat delivery into a room; radiant and convector. Radiant stoves emit straight line heat and are ideally suited to an inset installation in an exist- ing traditional chimney breast and where the heating requirement is primarily for a single room. Convector stoves give optimum performance when in a free standing installation. Te appli-
ance utilises the natural air movement present around any heat source, drawing cool air from floor level into the stove, where it is heated before passing back into the room. Te current of warm air gives a more even and comfortable heat to larger living spaces or where there is a desire to heat secondary rooms. To further filter your design choice, wood
burning stoves are available in two types of body form; iron and steel. Cast iron is at the heart of stove design due to its unique properties of ther- mal tension, which allows the material to endure the common reactions to heat, such as expanding or twisting. Te thickness of cast iron can retain
and distribute heat extremely efficiently, mean- ing that you can comfortably enjoy the heat from your stove for a long period of time. Additionally recent technological advances in the production of steel has allowed for stoves to now be created in this versatile and modern material. Able to heat up faster and engineered to give precise lines and defined shapes, steel stoves are ideal for qual- ity and contemporary design. Once a chosen design, size and position have
been selected, a stove must be fitted by either a suitably qualified engineer such as a HETAS registered installer who is authorised to commis- sion and sign off the installation. Another
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All types of wood logs can be used in a wood-burning stove; however the wood must be untreated and well seasoned
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option is for it to be installed by a competent person with the installation then approved by your local building control inspector. It has to be said the first of these options is usually the simplest and most cost effective. Te installation of your stove must also comply with the require- ments of Building Regulation Approved Document J 2010. All types of wood logs can be used in a wood-
burning stove; however the wood must be untreated and well seasoned (the process of slit- ting and drying wood so it’s ready to burn). Te maximum moisture content of a log ready to burn is 20 per cent, although ideally it should be closer to 15 per cent. Tis is easily determined with the use of a moisture meter, which are widely available from stove dealers and are an essential piece of kit to ensure the best perform- ance from the stove.
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