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Woodburning Inserts, Woodburning Stoves

Lotus Stoves

Lotus Stoves

Part of the NIBE owned manufacturers, Lotus Stoves are now available through the latest addition to the group, STOVAX.  

Lotus are a Danish design company creating a range of easy to operate, attractive and enviromentally friendly products.  Freestanding stoves are offered alongside a small range of built-in cassette fires, all are woodburning only.  

Lotus Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The Lotus range of wood burning stoves and fires has been created in close cooperation between Architect Kaare Sølvsten, technicians and suppliers from all over the world.

They combine Danish design traditions with the best quality components. Lotus Stoves outlook is international and they strive to create simple, beautiful products, grounded in tradition yet combining the best of design, functionality and technology.

Wood burning stoves should be easy to operate, attractive and environmentally friendly. Lotus has always given top priority to quality and functionality in our design philosophy as well as in our choice of materials. Lotus stoves and fires are tested by recognised test authorities, thus guaranteeing that Lotus products will always meet the most stringent environmental requirements.

The one common theme is the high standard of design, innovation and materials used allowing them to offer a Five Year Warranty on Lotus wood burning stoves and wood burning fires.

SIA Ecodesign Ready

SIA Ecodesign Ready

Lotus stoves that bear the SIA Ecodesign Ready label are compliant with forthcoming Ecodesign regulations on CO, Particulates, OGC’s and NOx emissions. Nothing comes close to the real-fire ambiance that comes from heating your home with this carbon neutral fuel source.

Smoke Control Areas

labelsThe Clean Air Acts of 1956 and 1968 were introduced to tackle the increasing pollution derived from domestic and industry emissions. The Acts allowed the Local Authorities to control these smoke and fume emissions from industrial premises, as well as homes. The term “Smoke Control Areas” became known in many large towns and cities, and those living in these areas can only burn logs on fires and stoves which demonstrate particularly clean burning combustion.

Visit our showroom in Colney Heath to see our display:

Liva 5G

Jubilee 25 in steel

H370 cassette in black steel

H700 with magic glass (live display)

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Which types of wood are best to burn in a stove?

which types of wood are the best to burn in a stove
Keep your wood stored in a dry place where air can circulate easily

We are often asked which types of wood are the best to burn in a stove. Courtesy of the super efficient Jotul stove developers here’s everything you need to know:

Wood has been the natural choice of fuel for domestic fires since it was first used many millennia ago. Nowadays, being able to burn wood for heat in your stove gives you more freedom and options for fuel.

By using your woodburning stove to heat your home, you become no longer dependent on energy utilities but we appreciate there are many different wood types to choose from, and they all have their own individual burning qualities.

Hardwood or softwood?

Do you know the difference between hardwood and softwood? Hardwoods are any broad-leafed, deciduous trees, such as Beech and Elm, while softwoods are conifers including Cedar and Fir.

When it comes to burning wood in stoves, hardwood is better than softwood as it burns slower. The density of softwood is also around half that of hardwood, which results in it burning twice as fast – meaning you’ll need twice as much!

Dry wood is always the best wood

No matter what type of wood you choose for your stove, it is important that the wood is dried before you burn. Wood that hasn’t been dried wastes much of the energy created while burning in removing water from the log and producing steam.

Fresh wood contains a high amount of water of between 65-90%, depending on the species. We recommend that wood is seasoned for at least a year, or preferably two before burning.

Burning wet wood or treated wood can line your chimney or flue with creosote, which in turn can lead to a chimney fire, so it’s worth getting it right.

You can dry out your own wood in a wood store or, if you don’t have the facilities, ensure you buy seasoned wood. The best kiln dried wood has moisture content of less than 20%.  Check out our sister site www.heatforless.co.uk to view a range of seasoned and kiln dried wood as well as environmentally friendly sawdust briquettes.  Buying in bulk and storing your own logs in a dry place where air can easily circulate will help minimise costs and keep your chimney healthy.

Which tree is best for me?

While all woods burn better when seasoned, in general the best woods for burning in your stove are the ones you are most likely to come across. So which types of wood are the best to burn in a stove?Here are our recommendations:

  • Apple – Burns slowly with a small flame size and produces a pleasant scent.
  • Ash – Considered the best wood for burning; it produces a steady flame and strong heat output.
  • Beech – Burns similar to Ash.
  • Birch – Produces a strong heat output but can burn quite quickly.
  • Hawthorn – traditional firewood with a slow burn and strong heat output.
  • Horse chestnut – This wood is burnt well in wood stoves as it can spit. It produces a good flame and strong heat output.
  • Oak – The density of the wood produces a small flame and very slow burn.
  • Robinia – A good burning wood with a slow burn and strong heat output. Can produce an acrid smoke but if using a stove this is not a problem.
  • Thorn – A steady flame and very strong heat output without producing excess smoke.
which types of wood are the best to burn in a stove
Look after your stove by burning properly seasoned or kiln dried wood.

Electric stoves

Electric stoves are a relatively new branch of the stove business and are generally steel or cast iron boxes with an electric effect mounted  into them with a fan heater underneath.  The flame effect is not usually as realistic as the wood or gas burning versions although some models are now using LEDs which is improving the overall effect.

Electric stoves are the ultimate in convenience, just plug in, set the required temperature and then sit back and relax!

Yeoman Electric Stoves
Yeoman Electric Stove

If you are looking for a stove centrepiece for your living room, bedroom kitchen but don’t want the inconvenience of cleaning up ash or stocking up on logs an LED electric stove might be just the thing you’re looking for.  Warmth and a welcoming glow without the industrial look of many electric heaters or radiators, electric stoves are available to view in our showroom.

Gas Stoves

StovaxRiva-vision-small gas stoves
Stovax Riva vision small gas stove

Gas Stoves offer the efficiency of a woodburning or multifuel stoves but in a easier to light & control format, burning natural gas or lpg depending on the brand. Gas stoves have a fixed coal or log effect display, and range in efficiency between 70 to 80%. Gas stoves are suitable for customers who like the stove format but prefer the convenience of instant heat from gas, or those who have limited storage space for wood.

It’s important with gas appliances to make sure your fitter is Gas Safe registered.  We have a list of fitters we work with regularly who are certified Gas Safe and Hetas registered – pop into the showroom to pick up a copy.

Woodburning Stoves

Looking for a woodburning stove, gas, electric or a multi fuel stove?

Every stove customer has a unique set of requirements, and with our 50 years of experience and expertise we can help you make informed decisions, whether you are looking for a woodburning stove, gas, electric or multifuel stove. It is our aim to demonstrate as many different types of stove as possible in our showroom, so that our customers can experience them first hand.

The best way to choose a stove is to see it in person – our experts can help you decide which products will suit your requirements, and your home, whether you are looking for a contemporary, minimalist, ornate or traditional model. Call us now to discuss your requirements on 01727 823326 or come in and view our extensive range in our stove showroom.

Wood burning stoves are one of the most environmentally friendly ways of heating your home – we are approved suppliers for top brands such as Nordpeis, Rocal, Barbas, Stovax, Hwam, Scan, Rais, Yeoman, Dovre and Jotul to name a few – we also supply carbon neutral wood fuel and kiln dried logs sourced from sustainable managed British woodland & by products from local sawmills.

Chilli Penguin
Chilli Penguin

Wood energy is CO2-neutral

Wood is the world’s most climate- and environmentally friendly raw material. Among other things because heating with wood is CO2-neutral – unlike fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas. As such, heating with wood does not contribute to the greenhouse effect.

Wood does not generate more CO2 when burned than when it decomposes as part of its natural cycle in the forests. When utilising wood energy, fossil fuels become unnecessary.

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