The modern day form of heating is an electric fire, but why not go for the traditional, old fashioned wood burning? It provides you with some amazing benefits to you and your bank account. Here are the top ten reasons as to why you should burn wood as an alternative to oil and fuel burners.
1. Renewable energy source
Wood is a natural resource which is naturally grown, so you do not run out of it. You can honestly say that you can never run out of wood to keep you warm and cosy on those chilly nights.
2. There is no global warming
When you are using oil, petrol or some sort of processed fuel for your fire the carbon dioxide emissions pollute the air which is obviously not beneficial for the environment. Naturally burning a renewable source grown from the earth itself will not pollute the earth.
3. It saves money
Lighting a stove only requires a match and some wood, no flick of a switch or electricity use, all completely natural. The most expensive thing you’d need to pay for (apart from the stove itself) is a box of matches and possibly wood depending on whether you cut your own or not.
4. It warms you up much quicker than any other heat source
It instantly burns and heats up right away. If it’s electrical you need to allow it to heat up gradually. If you want the quickest way to get get warm, a burning wood stove is the way forward.
5. Power cuts are no match for a wood burner
There’s nothing better than having a heat and light source when you have a power cut, just be aware that all your neighbours may come running!
6. Set the romantic scene
Sounds a bit strange, but there’s nothing better than a romantic evening with the mood being set with a luxurious wood burning stove.
7. Expand your wood burning knowledge
There’s not just one type of wood, there’s quite a lot and you can learn which is the best to use and just learn about everything there is to know about wood burning and the stove itself.
8. The boiler breaks, not a problem!
If you’re boiler breaks down, not to worry just strike a match and light your stove to instantly feel the heat.
9. It can increase the value of your property
It’s been said that if you come to sell your home, it’ll increase your property value by 5%! Who wouldn’t want an instant heater?
10. They’re safer to use
Electrical faults can cause damage to your living room, but a closed wood burning stove is more likely to keep you warm and safe at the same time.