HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
means occupants can share the same zone, encouraging conversation and stronger family relationships, however they can be difficult spaces to heat. This isn’t the case with a pellet stove. Pellet stoves can be installed with a liner in a conventional chimney or more commonly with a metal twin wall system. The installation should comply with building regulations specifically document J.
room thermostat. Some models can even be programmed and operated daily or monthly via a mobile app.
The stove automatically feeds pellets as necessary to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. As a safety feature, the convection and combustion blowers will continue to operate until they no longer sense heat in the firebox, thus protecting your home from any unwanted re-ignitions.
PELLET STOVES AND OPEN PLAN LIVING Many new homes are now designed with an open plan layout. Open-plan living
HIGH EFFICIENCY The efficiency of a pellet stove can be as high as 90 per cent, meaning that as little as 10 per cent of the energy generated by the pellets is lost via ventilation. This figure means more when compared with other forms of heating which also rely on fire. Traditional inset open fires for example work at an efficiency rate of 35-40 per cent, which means that approximately 60 per cent of the heat energy you've paid for goes up in smoke. Older stoves can reach 60-70 per cent efficiency, and DEFRA/Ecoready stoves – which have been designed with efficiency at their heart – can reach 80 per cent efficiency. But nothing can currently rival the heating efficiency of a pellet stove. When researching pellet stoves, you should look for one which complies with Ecodesign, the European-wide initiative
New kitchen and bathroom radiators
Stelrad Radiators has launched a new radiator series of specialist decorative and designer bathroom and kitchen radiators under its ‘Boutique’ branding, offering a comprehensive, premium range of living space, kitchen and bathroom products.
The new series has its own stylish section of the new Stelrad website. This series offers the marketplace the widest range of styles and by far the largest selection
of sizes on offer from any manufacturer in the UK.
To find out more, head for the new Stelrad website. 0844 543 6200
www.stelrad.com
The efficiency of a pellet stove can be as high as 90 per cent, meaning as little as 10 per cent of the energy generated is lost
designed to improve efficiency and reduce emissions from solid fuel stoves. Ecodesign 2022 is the stove industry’s response to the DEFRA Clean Air Strategy which aims to improve air quality and reduce emissions/pollution. Self-building gives you the opportunity to design a bespoke property to suit your exact needs. Managing your heating with a pellet stove will not only provide an aesthetically pleasing addition to your property, but will also help to futureproof your heating.
Ian Sams is commercial director at Specflue
A modern wood stove experience
Island Pellet Stoves offer a range of British manufactured innovative and efficient wood pellet stoves and boilers. Our stoves offer a modern wood stove experience with quiet operation, beautiful wood flames and very low emissions.
We are first to offer balanced flue systems for wood stoves which allows our stoves to terminate the flue at low level or even horizontally. This opens up many more options in where the stove can be
positioned in your home. Our fully sealed stove also suits new build air tightness standards and is fully automatic and able to efficiently control to low output levels.
www.islandpelletstoves.co.uk Experience the exceptional with the Reflex 105 Multi-Sided gas
Granting 180° views, Gazco’s Reflex 105 Multi-Sided gas fires provide stunning visuals that can be experienced from almost any angle. Inside, dual independent burners allow you complete control over your fire, whether you want tall flowing flames, or a warming gentle glow. Beneath the logs, the ember bed is brought to life with Gazco’s EmberLight LED up-lighting, offering year-round ambience that can be enjoyed with or without the flames.
With an innovative optional kit, this designer gas fire can also be configured from a Reflex 105-3 three-sided version with panoramic views to a Reflex 105-2 two-sided corner installation if desired, with each format featuring non-reflective glass for uninterrupted atmosphere and complete visual clarity.
All fires in the Reflex range are controlled via Gazco’s Harmony10 Control System, allowing you to ignite or extinguish your fire from the comfort of your sofa. Reflex 105 Multi-Sided fires can also be upgraded with Wi-Fi connectivity to allow you to control your fire using your smartphone or tablet – the ultimate in convenient heating.
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