Many Kiwis rely on
the wood burner to keep their home warm in the winter. Also known as the
wood-burning stove, it is an essential appliance that can be your alternative
to the traditional open fireplace, as it burns wood in an enclosed space, with
a pipe that brings smoke out of the house. As long as you follow the rules of
your local council on what kind of wood
burners to install in Auckland
and you choose the right unit, you can be sure to beat the cold temperatures
for many years.
Wood burners are
classified according to what they can burn, particularly pellet stoves and log
burners. That said certain models are versatile for burning other types of
wood-based fuels, like biomass. They provide a more convenient and safer way to
burn wood and warm your home because of how they work!
Once the wood reaches
a temperature that is hot enough, combustible resins and creosotes evaporate
from the timber and burned as gases. If the gases are not completely burned,
smoke will be produced. As gases evaporate, wood becomes charcoal, which will
then burn cleanly and easily to generate more heat. However, wood burners in Auckland must be able to make fire as hot as
possible to ensure a clean burn, and it should deliver sufficient air for
combustion. Otherwise, they will be too cool for the fire and more smoke will
be produced.
High-quality and
modern wood burners are designed to be more efficient because their firebox now
has firebrick material lining, which helps make hotter fire. Combustion air is
carefully allowed inside to provide the best possible combustion. As a result,
the conversion of fuel energy into heat for your room becomes 65% efficient,
which is far better than the 15 - 20% efficiency of a traditional open
fireplace.
Should you need help in selecting and installing wood burners in Auckland, do not hesitate to approach a fireplace installation specialist. They can give you access to a wide range of products and even take care of the maintenance down the line.
