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Learn About Advantages of Wood
Mankind has been burning wood for warmth for centuries. Wood is a renewable resource and, in many areas, is still readily available at little or no cost. In rural areas, wood-burning stoves serve a dual purpose - heating the home while at the same time providing a means of disposal for downed timber, etc. If you don't have access to firewood, pressed-wood logs are easy to find and clean to store. All logs are not created equal. It is well worth the extra few cents to buy the premium grade. They will burn longer and hotter, giving you more burn for your buck.
In areas where power outages are a problem, wood heat is an excellent backup. Or, for rooms in your home where you want it to be a little warmer, wood is a prime choice for zone heating. Wood stoves have a long life-expectancy because there are no motors or moving parts to wear out.
Today's wood stoves are very clean burning and many meet or exceed emissions standards in even the toughest states. This also reduces the amount of cleanup, because the wood burns completely, leaving a minimum of ash. With their airtight door seals, some models get up to 12 hours burn time on a low setting. So, even if you work away from home, your wood stove can be heating your home all day. New wood stoves are equipped with an "airwash" system that keeps the glass clean to maximize your enjoyment of the fire, as well as reducing maintenance. (Note: To reduce build-up in the chimney and on the glass, you should burn your stove hot for about an hour each day.)
It is extremely important when choosing a wood stove not to buy more stove than you need. Some are rated at up to 3500 square feet. If you put that in a 1500 square foot home, you'll never be happy with it. You would be much better off to go with a smaller unit, and maybe install a couple of ceiling fans to help distribute the heat.
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