Log homes are one of the most energy efficient types of construction. Just about every log home I have been in has a wood burner of some sort. From a huge stone fireplace to a small pellet stove, a wood burner to an ancient Blaze King, the allure of adding the accent of a visible fire flame to add to the enchantment of the log home is very real. The other advantage, of course, lies on the use of fire wood for heat, instead of oil, electric, or gas.
As log home builders we have found that placement and type of fireplace or wood burner is very important. Though an open fireplace is lovely, it is not the best at heating a room. Adding a fireplace insert with glass doors and blowers will improve the actual heating benefit you gain from the wood heat tremendously. An open fireplace allows the heat to escape up the chimney. Also down drafts can push ash and smoke back into the room on a windy day.
When choosing a wood burner, a very popular choice, it is smart to choose a larger one. Though a small one is cute, it does not have a large capacity for wood. For the dedicated fire builder in the family, it really is possible to heat your home almost entirely with just wood, if the wood burner is big enough.
Another alternative of course, is the pellet stove. Pellets are simply dropped into the stove, the pilot light lit, and the thermostat set to whatever temperature is desired. Many have a glass door so that you can see the flame. The downfall, as with all inventions that burn wood, is the ashes.
All in all the addition of a wood stove is never a bad idea, and your pocket book will thank you too!
Cowboy Log Homes
As log home builders we have found that placement and type of fireplace or wood burner is very important. Though an open fireplace is lovely, it is not the best at heating a room. Adding a fireplace insert with glass doors and blowers will improve the actual heating benefit you gain from the wood heat tremendously. An open fireplace allows the heat to escape up the chimney. Also down drafts can push ash and smoke back into the room on a windy day.
When choosing a wood burner, a very popular choice, it is smart to choose a larger one. Though a small one is cute, it does not have a large capacity for wood. For the dedicated fire builder in the family, it really is possible to heat your home almost entirely with just wood, if the wood burner is big enough.
Another alternative of course, is the pellet stove. Pellets are simply dropped into the stove, the pilot light lit, and the thermostat set to whatever temperature is desired. Many have a glass door so that you can see the flame. The downfall, as with all inventions that burn wood, is the ashes.
All in all the addition of a wood stove is never a bad idea, and your pocket book will thank you too!
Cowboy Log Homes
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