It's autumn and still quite mild, but you know winter is coming. You've always fancied a wood burning stove but by the time you get round to thinking about purchasing one, winter is upon you. Autumn is a great time to get your first wood burning stove so now is the time to get planning.
Our latest blog provides you with some essential steps and background information to getting your first wood burning stove.
Why do you want a wood burning stove?
The first step is to decide what you will actually use your stove for.
If it is just for heating the room it will be in and make a room cosy, then you can calculate the output required so you can choose the correct wood burning stove. If you want it to heat the whole house, then again you can select the most appropriate stove. A stove can do much more than heat one room.
Whatever you want it for, there will be a wood burning stove for you.
Home & Flue Survey
The next step is to get a qualified expert to survey your home, flue and assess your requirements. This survey will check to ensure your flue is suitable, the types of stoves that are suitable, your hearth requirements and whether you are in a Smoke Controlled area. Remember, you don't need a chimney to get a wood burning stove.
Choosing a Style
There are numerous styles of wood burning stoves, from traditional cast iron styles to contemporary designs with large or multiple viewing windows. Whatever the decor style of your home, there will be a stove to suit your look.
Buy from a reputable supplier
The next step is to buy your wood burning stove from a reputable supplier. At Bowland Stoves, we will provide you with help and assistance every step of the way. We have highly trained staff and also installers who will not only install your stove, but carry out all initial site surveys as well as provide you with annual maintenance if required.
We stock a large range of different stove styles, both traditional and contemporary, and also keep all essential spare parts in stock.
Enjoy your stove!
Now you have a wood burning stove installed, enjoy it. Keep it maintained as it will most likely add value to your property, so well worth it.