The Varde Lincoln wood-burning stove (also available as a multifuel stove) is a little similar in shape and size to the popular Hwam wood-burning stoves. The cylindrical shape, extended viewing area and the general look and feel of the stove bode well for traditional or contemporary style decor. While there is no doubt that traditional wood-burning stoves, with their solid square shape, continue to sell extremely well, there is also no doubt demand for more contemporary and more adventurous stove designs is growing. So, the Varde Lincoln wood-burning stove is placed right in the middle of this particular range and we are sure it will do very well.
Technical aspects
As we touched on above, while the Varde Lincoln wood-burning stove version is more popular, there is also a multifuel option. Classed as contemporary in style it has dimensions of height 1000 mm, width 510 mm and a depth of 450 mm.
The heat output is classed at 7 kW nominal which is more than enough to heat a medium to large size room. As you would expect from the modern day wood-burning stove, this machine is highly efficient with an 80% rating and comes with the latest cleanburn and airwash systems. These systems ensure that the viewing area is kept as clean as possible and the cleanburn system allows every element of fuel, including gases, to be converted into heat. The machine has a top or rear flue connection, optional external air kit and extremely strong steel sides.
Growing demand
While traditional wood-burning and multifuel stoves continue to grow in popularity we have seen a significant increase in demand for more contemporary styled options. The beauty of a contemporary stove is that generally it will fit into a traditional decor room or one with a more contemporary look. The fact that it is cylindrical also increases the options for positioning the stove within your room.
Under the surface these machines boast the most efficient combustion technology available today. They not only burn traditional wood fuel but the gases created in the first combustion stage are then utilised again to create more heat. Even though Varde stoves may not be as wide known in the UK as the likes of Morso it is only a matter of time if all of their products are manufactured to the same high standards.
Thinking of something different?
Many people automatically assume that traditional wood-burning stoves offer the best value for money and the greatest efficiencies. However, slowly but surely the benefits of more contemporary models both in terms of their efficiency and their presence in a room are coming to the fore.
Quite literally there will be a stove out there to suit your decor, to suit your style of room as well as your budget. In years gone by we had the cheaper end of the market and the more luxury end with perhaps a lack of options in the middle ground. This has changed in recent times and the value for money aspect, which you should consider when buying a wood-burning or multifuel stove, has improved dramatically in favour of the consumer.