New Forest Living Sep - Oct 2020

here to help - industry expert advice
We speak to two stove industry experts on
what to look out for if you are thinking of
investing in a woodburner...
Misleading press articles may have caused you
to question the environmental benefits of wood
burning stoves, at a time, when burning wood in
modern, Ecodesign Ready stoves are reducing
greenhouse gases and improving air quality. The
need to reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuels
is becoming even more pressing and wood
burning stoves are playing a significant role in
helping the UK achieve its carbon emission targets.
SIA Ecodesign Ready stoves are designed using improved burn
technology, developed by stove manufacturers to produce 90%
fewer emissions than an open fire and 80% fewer emissions than
a stove manufactured 10 years ago. Recent comparisons with
diesel lorries and cars are emotive and inaccurate.
Whether you are a stove owner or thinking of buying a stove you
can be assured that the government is not banning wood burning
stoves. Instead the government’s Clean Air Strategy wants to
ensure that consumers use the cleanest stoves and the
cleanest fuel.
Whether chosen to create a cosy cottage corner or to sit at the
heart of a beautiful interior design scheme, more than one million
wood burning stoves and fireplaces are now installed in UK
homes. Here, Bruce Allen highlights how HETAS helps advise
homeowners wishing to join the club.
Woodburners have become increasingly fashionable. For some
it’s a lifestyle purchase, while others may want to invest in one
as a renewable source of energy or simply as an accessible
alternative to gas. In every case, it’s imperative that homeowners
get expert advice on choosing the right appliance for their home.
This is where HETAS helps homeowners to make well-informed
decisions. We run the only specialist government-approved
Competent Person Scheme for installers, plus schemes
for sweeps and service technicians, as well as certifying
approved retailers and appliances. Our HETAS Approved
Retailers undertake training aimed towards giving homeowners
the information they need to make the right choices when
purchasing a stove. The HETAS mark provides reassurance that
appliances and equipment comply with current energy efficiency,
environmental and safety requirements.
Once in place, regular maintenance is key. This includes chimney
sweeping carried out by a HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep at
least once a year.
By doing this as part of its overall air quality plan the government
expects to meet its air quality targets and benefit from the low
CO2 emissions from burning wood instead of fossil fuels, like oil
and gas. Wood remains a low carbon, renewable and sustainable
choice of fuel that you can be proud of using in a modern
Ecodesign Ready stove.
Finally, one of the easiest things
every household can do to help keep
their stove in tip top condition is to
ensure they only use clean dry wood
that is clearly labelled under the
Woodsure Ready to Burn scheme.
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