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Wood stoves have long been a popular heating choice, offering warmth, energy independence, and a cozy atmosphere. However, concerns about emissions and air pollution have raised questions about their environmental impact. The good news is that modern technology has made wood stoves significantly more efficient and eco-friendlier. But how do these improvements work, and are…

Catalytic vs. Non-Catalytic vs. Hybrid Wood Stoves: Understanding the Differences When choosing a wood stove, understanding the differences between catalytic, non-catalytic, and hybrid models is important. Each type has a different type of technology for burning wood efficiently. The differences between each are how they reburn smoke, affecting their efficiency, operation, and maintenance. Catalytic Wood…

Many homeowners choose gas fireplaces for their convenience, efficiency, and ambiance, but understanding the cost of operation is crucial for budgeting and energy management. The cost to run a gas fireplace depends on its BTU (British Thermal Unit) output and the price of natural gas in your area. A therm, which is a unit of…

Species Density Weight per BTUs per cord Recoverable BTUs Units needed to   (lb./cu.ft.)  cord (lb.)  (millions)  per cord (millions)  produce 1 million BTUs  black locust 52.5 4462 28.5 19.95 0.051 hickory 50.9 4327 27.7 19.39 0.052 east hophornbeam 50.2 4267 27.3 19.11 0.052 apple  48.7 4100 26.5 18.55 0.054 white oak  47.2 4012 25.7…

All gas appliances – furnaces, water heaters, as well as the stoves, fireplaces and inserts wesell — are given a BTU consumption rating by the manufacturer. This rating tells you how muchgas that particular appliance burns per hour. If the flame height is adjustable, the rating willshow two numbers: the amount of fuel consumption at…

Do you need a fireplace, fireplace insert, or gas logs? What’s the difference? There is a lot of confusion from customers regarding terminology with hearth products, none more so than fireplaces and fireplace inserts.  It seems like daily, people will come in looking for an “insert”, but what they need is actually a “fireplace”.  Just…