Extra tips & tutorials

Read our introduction to wood stoves, their benefits, and what you can do. Maybe talk to other stove owners, (and see our resources – read books, attend courses) – get as much basic information as you can.

How will you use it – do you want it to heat just one room, will you try and move heat around the house from that one room, or do you want it to heat the whole house, provide hot water – everything?

We recommend biomass rather than fossil fuels, because it’s more-or-less carbon-neutral

99% of problems with wood stoves are caused by the wood used, or by the chimney.

Choose a stove

Make sure your stove or flue isn’t next to combustible materials. If the stove backs on to a wooden wall, fit a heat shield to protect it.