As experts is secondary heating, we know there’s more to wood-burning unites than just their cozy glow. Wood burning units offer reliable heat, and use renewable fuel that can help lower your heating costs.
Our suppliers design all units with both efficiency and aesthetics in mind. If you’re looking for efficiency and timeless charm, a wood burning unit may be the perfect fit for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some high-output models can heat large areas, but whole-home heating depends on layout, insulation, and stove placement.
Inserts convert a drafty, open fireplace into a high-efficiency heat source, reducing wood use and improving safety.
A wood insert is a firebox that fits into an existing masonry fireplace (and is vented up through a brick chimney) to improve heating efficiency and reduce emissions.
The best wood to burn in a fireplace is dry wood. Maple/Birch/Oak is a denser material than spruce or fir, but generally speaking, the same amount of heat comes out of different wood species for a given weight. Ie. A kilo of birch will provide as much heat as a kilo of fir. But of course it will take a larger volume of fir to get a kilo vs birch!
Wood stoves can be installed in many rooms, provided there is proper clearance and a suitable chimney or vent system.
Wood stoves are standalone heating units, while fireplaces are built into walls or structures.
It’s recommended to have your chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year, or more frequently with heavy use.
Yes. A properly functioning chimney or flue is necessary to vent smoke and gases safely outside your home.
Wood fireplaces provide strong radiant heat, create a traditional and cozy ambiance, and can function even during power outages. And most have options with blowers (when the power is on!) so you can push the heat further. With a wood-burning fireplace, you can also move heat to other areas of the home. You can even tie them into a central forced air system where you use that system to distribute the heat from the fireplace all through the home!