Yes – Open fires and fireplaces will no longer be able to be sold as solid fuel heating appliances after 2022.

What are the new laws on log burners?

New laws banning the sale of certain types of fuel come in force aimed at cutting the amount of a kind of damaging air pollution. Anyone using a wood burning stove or open fire in the home from today must only use cleaner alternatives to wet wood and coal, a new law says.

What is the future of wood burning stoves?

The main answer is increased efficiency. The future of wood burning stoves will therefore be affected by which configurations and styles produce the least amount of airborne particulate matter. In other words, these stoves will need to adopt a more ecologically friendly design.

Do log burners smell?

If you have a certified wood stove that was installed by a professional, the smell of smoke is a sign that something is amiss. Smoke in the house can lead to respiratory problems for the occupants. It can also be a sign of graver danger. A certified wood stove should never smell like smoke [source: EPA].

Is a wood burning stove bad for your health?

Wood-burning stoves may keep you warm and cozy, but they can also be hazardous to your health. You might notice effects such as coughing and shortness of breath within a few days (and sometimes even within a few minutes) of exposure to the fumes.

Why do log burners smell?

Soot and creosote can build up on the inside of the chimney or flue and leave a lingering smell coming your fireplace or stove. The excess moisture that is burnt off from wet wood can also line the insides of your chimney or flue and cause a musty smell.

Do indoor log burners smell?

If you have a certified wood stove that was installed by a professional, the smell of smoke is a sign that something is amiss. Smoke in the house can lead to respiratory problems for the occupants. It can also be a sign of graver danger. A certified wood stove should never smell like smoke [source: EPA].

How much would it cost to fit a log burner?

It will cost £1200 to install a log burner if chimney already present, to include cleaning and lining chimney and installing log burner to HETAS standards. It will cost £2300 to install a log burner if no chimney present, to include installing twin wall chimney system and installing log burner to HETAS standards.

Can log burners cause carbon monoxide poisoning?

Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from a wood burning stove? The simple answer is yes, you can get carbon monoxide from a wood-burning stove. However, carbon monoxide poisoning is also possible with additional fuels such as gas, oil, solid minerals and biomass.

Can you get carbon monoxide poisoning from log burners?

The simple answer is yes, you can get carbon monoxide from a wood-burning stove. However, carbon monoxide poisoning is also possible with additional fuels such as gas, oil, solid minerals and biomass. It is only faulty or badly maintained equipment which will put you at danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Can I heat my whole house with a wood-burning stove?

Wood stoves arent typically designed to heat an entire house but sized to warm a particular room in a home. However, installing a wood stove in the right location in a home, along with helping to circulate air between rooms, or using a stove boiler, can help to raise temperatures across a whole house.

How do I stop my log burner from smelling?

In order to reduce the smell caused by excess moisture, soot and creosote, be sure to only burn well seasoned or kiln dried wood. Wood with moisture content of 20% or less is recommended to help prevent the release of smoke and other particles from a fire.

Why can I smell soot in my house?

The odor goes right down the chimney and into the house because high air pressure outside forces air down the chimney, bringing soot, creosote, and other noxious fumes into the house. It is called a downdraft, occurring when the stove or fireplace is not burning.

Can you install a log burner yourself?

Logistically, yes, you can install a wood-burning stove yourself: its a fairly straightforward DIY job. But there are a few reasons why we recommend you leave the installation to a professional from a competent person scheme. Firstly, its not like putting up some shelves and one falling down.