One of the trickiest aspects of buying a wood-burning stove on the internet is working out the correct flexible flue liner length for your chimney. How do you work exactly how much flue liner will be needed in the course...
1. A woodburner is more efficient than an open fire The biggest advantage of a wood-burning stove over an open fire is that it will save you money. The open front and chimney of a regular fireplace make it hugely...
Stove liners, which are often known as fire bricks, are the removable panels that sit against the left side, right side and back of the firebox of your wood-burning stove. Their purpose is to protect the stove’s metal bodywork from...
Has the bottom grate on your wood-burning stove warped or broken? You might have spotted that a hole has formed in the metalwork or that the bars have warped and are bent further apart than they were previously. If you...
Discover why fire cement is a must-have item for stove owners Fire cement is something all wood-burning stove owners should have stored in the shed or under the sink. It’s so versatile, handy and effective that it makes sense to...
The relationship between wood-burning stoves and condensation is a tricky one, though some instances are more serious than others. Let’s start with what ought to be the least severe example of condensation on a stove… Condensation on the outside of...
Wood-burning stoves have become a style statement as much as a heating solution, with rustic wooden mantels topping the list of décor trends. Find out how to safely add a wooden mantel to your stove setup without compromising on looks or safety.
As a rule of thumb, it is better to burn hardwood than softwood on a wood-burning stove. Of the recommended fuels for woodburners, the vast majority are hardwoods rather than softwoods. So, what is it that generally gives hardwoods the...
If you’re got some charcoal left over from a barbecue, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to burn it on your woodburner. Stove manufacturers usually give a detailed run down of what fuels it is safe to burn on...
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