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March 2, 2011

Even More Benefits of Using Wood Burning Heat

At Fireplace Village we like to be positive. Thinking about the advantages and benefits of wood burning heat is something we do naturally and helping consumers understand those rewards is pat of our mission. Have you thought about these benefits of burning wood lately?

Wood is a natural and completely renewable resource. As more and more trees are planted, the air quality of our forested regions becomes even better. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen, which contributes to a much healthier environment for all. Burning wood for heat actually keeps the process of replanting moving ahead.

Wood is also a local resource, meaning there is no reliance on foreign powers and politics for this particular fuel. Buying firewood locally helps your neighborhood economy and cuts down on your carbon footprint even more.

Wood has much more power than natural gas, meaning you can heat your whole home with a relatively small stove or fireplace. With a higher BTU capacity, wood is fast becoming the fuel of choice for home hearth appliances.

Come into your local Fireplace Village to find out even more benefits to wood burning heat. You’ll be amazed at how advantageous this fuel is.

    

January 28, 2011

How to Burn Wood Responsibly

You might hear that wood burning fireplaces are not an environmentally friendly choice for your home heating. But when burned responsibly, wood heat is incredibly sustainable, clean and affordable.

How can you burn wood responsibly? By remembering this – choose firewood that is sustainably harvested and has been well processed and seasoned (or dried). Always use a wood stove or fireplace that has advanced combustion design (highly rated with the EPA) and is vented through a clean chimney with a direct line to the outdoors.

Choosing to burn wood with these factors in mind will guarantee your home is heated well, your environmental impact is kept low and the overall cost of this heat is reasonable. Enjoy genuine flames and the best atmosphere possible in your home by burning wood responsibly.