Wood Burning Stoves, Multifuel, Cast Iron Stoves Online

There were over 170,000 new homes built in the UK for the year ending June 2019, with huge strides made by large developers, private housebuilders, housing associations and councils. Modern homes are considerably 'tighter' than they used to be, meaning there is not enough free air to provide a proper draw in a traditional, open, naturally-vented fireplace as standard. That's not to say that adding a fireplace with a wood burning stove is not possible — quite the contrary.

Wood burning stoves, also known as log burners, are a tasteful addition to a home, providing desirable heat when you need it most. With an adequately sized wood burning stove, you can create a cosy ambience on freezing days, whilst potentially seeing a substantial reduction in your energy bills. There are, however, many considerations that need to be made when deciding on the stove that’s right for your home.

The majority of traditional stoves are cast iron, yet you will now find many contemporary stoves made of steel. It’s only over the last two decades or so that steel has been widely used by stove manufacturers – so the shift is certainly a sign of the times. It begs the question: “should I choose a cast iron or steel stove?”