Stoves, ranges and tile stoves.
Wood burning stoves and
ranges are available with outputs from 5 to 20kW. They are ideal for providing backup heat in a house that already has central heating and provide an attractive focal point in a room. Wood burning stoves can also provide domestic hot water if the necessary plumbing arrangements can be made. Stoves are easy to fit into older houses which already have
chimneys, but complete
flue systems are also available so you can install stoves in newer properties or those without chimneys. Most stove suppliers give you advice and information about installing stoves and flues.
What size stove do I need?
As a rough guide, most stove manufacturers suggest using the following equation based on the room size you want to heat: depth x height x width (in metres) divided by 14 = heat load requirement in kW
This is based on a rectangular room, average insulation and an outside temperature of -1oC. For more detailed calculations for unusual shaped rooms or better insulated homes, you should discuss your requirements with the supplier or manufacturer