Stoves

The Classical Alpha Inset Multi Fuel Stove

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The Alpha Inset Multi Fuel Stove is a really traditional compact stove and it’s largely made of cast iron and it prospers from a beautiful arched window screen. It’s perfect for those with inset fireplaces, and it’s quite remarkable how much wood it can burn in such a little space. No air vent is required whatsoever and it provides around 75% efficiency. It can hold up to 10 standard sized log cuts, while there’s a pleasant traditional design incorporated to the front. It really is an elegant addition and it can work well in a kitchen, a dining room or a living room and it will certainly bring about a cosy atmosphere. If you’re looking for something traditional, elegant and compact, but also efficient and built by one of the […]

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Why Opt for a Wall Hung Stove?

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Seeing a stove hung on the wall can be quite a magnificent site, and with many homes opting for ‘floating’ interior designs, it’s a really nice contemporary option. There is a number of wall hung stoves on the market but of course they’re not the largest in size. The design basically brings the flames up to eye level and it means that your stove becomes a real standout feature, rather than something tucked down low in the background. Depending on the system, you may always be able to keep coal and wood storage units underneath, and it’s basically a stove that doesn’t interrupt the floating theme in a room. A floating stove is an innovative product and it can definitely bring a tremendous amount of class and style to a […]

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The 5KW Evolution 5 Woodburning Stove

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The Evolution 5 is a compact, reliable and efficient wood burning stove yet it is also rather stylish. You get a really nice sized screen allowing you to gaze into the fire, while it’s made of cast iron. The screen is the standout feature and the good news is that it can be easily cleaned with your standard household products. This system doesn’t take up a great deal of space yet the downside is that there is no storage for wood, and you will have to buy a wood storage bin. The flue pipe can be provided in different sizes, depending on where you shop but the system itself is one that many people have installed and it’s perfect for those who are not looking to splash out significant sums […]

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Bringing your old Cast Iron Stove Back to Life

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A dusty old stove can soon be a magnificent centrepiece in your home and it only requires a bit of maintenance work. You have to be prepared to get your hands dirty though because you need to first clean the chimney, and perhaps move the stove outside for a proper scrub down. Ashes should be cleaned out while any rust should be brushed off or perhaps even sandblasted. You then need to clean all the surfaces thoroughly before you apply high temperature paint and sealers. Once painted in the colour of your choice, leave the stove to dry, you can then make sure the bolts are all tightened or replaced if they’ve become too damaged over time. You’re likely to require a new seal in the door and you’ll need […]

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Modern Wood Stove Designs

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It’s normal to think about a traditional source of heat when you think about a wood stove but there are many contemporary options. Stoves used to always be big bulky fixtures in a home, but many modern designs are compact, while they don’t have to be purely made of cast iron. There are also stainless steel concepts and many variations in terms of colour. There are also more and more curvy styles, and some of which have multiple screens to give you even better views of the roaring fire. There’s nothing quite like relaxing in your home next a blazing fire, but contemporary designs just seem a lot more efficient, and they fit more comfortable in modern properties. You don’t even have to have an inset fireplace to fit your […]