Nothing can actually beat the natural look, feel and
that unique smell of wood fire. Yet, there are several homeowners, who get
confused when it comes to picking one from the wood fireplaces and wood stove.
Well, each type has its own pros and cons. Therefore, by investing a little
time and energy, you can decide what will be best for your home, family,
lifestyle and above all your heating needs.
4 points to
consider:
Appealing look:
Contemporary
fireplace designs offer endless possibilities to combine mosaic tiles,
stacked stone, brickwork, marble, etc. and turn your wood fireplace into a
centre of attraction. On the other hand, wood stoves also come in a variety of
options. You can choose either a modern and sleek look or a rustic and
traditional look. However, what a wood stove don’t have is the natural ambiance
that a wood fireplace have.
Safety
All the emission from a wood fireplace that build up
in the chimney and if not address properly can prove to be very hazardous. On
the other hand, a wood stove offers a complete combustion and all the
by-products are completely burnt.
Efficiency
We all know that wood is the least expensive fuel
type, but it is important to know that it is the least efficient one too. Wood
stoves is said to provide 3x heat with 1/3 of firewood.
Eco-Friendliness
It is said that burning a wood fire releases equal
amount of CO2 as a naturally decaying tree does. On the other hand, wood stove
too produces very little harmful emission as most of the by-products are burnt
completely.
Thus, your decision depends on what is more important
to you. If looks and ambiance matters to you then wood fireplace is for you. You
the liberty to select the best contemporary fireplace designs. Nonetheless, if efficiency and safety
are your priority then wood stove is for you.
