We are seeing a strong trend towards eco-friendly fires. They are beneficial to the environment andalso provide a cost saving
to the consumer. Fires that burn ethanol or wood are great eco-friendly options that suit a rarge of lifestyles and living arrangements.
Bio-ethanol is a neutral liquid fuel derived from renewable raw materials, such as sugarcane, potatoes and wheat’ it is clean burning, releases no harmful emissions or smoke, and its only by-products are water vapour and as little carbon dioxide
as we exhale.
Wood is another ideal material, wood heating emits less greenhouse gases than many other forms of home heating.
Other benefits of wood heating include easy maintenance and cost savings. Wood heating requires very little service besides cleaning of flues.
Wood heaters are able to heat large areas and are only limited by the size of the fire. It’s also an economical form of heating compared to other fuel types.”
Large areas can benefit from the heat a wood fire will generate, but a blo-ethanol fire is ideal for a smaller area,As they don’t require any flues, pipes, chimneys or utility connections, they are much quicker, easier and more affordable to Install than their gas and electric counterparts.
Furthermore, without the need to chop wood, shovel ash or scrub debris, as with conventional fireplaces. there is very little maintenance required — perfect for a smaller space” Find ing the right heater for your home can be a perplexing task.
There’s an array of options out there — gas, wood, bio fuel and more, then you’ve got different varieties of the specific heating types within those brackets.
It’s about finding what’s right for you. There are many types of bio-ethanol fireplaces available, including wall-mounted.
floor-standing and smaller table-top units. Wall-mounted fireplaces are easy to install and can be taken with you if you move house, and free-standing models offer the ultimate flexibility and freedom, allowing you to shift them from one room to another with ease.
For alfresco areas there are also outdoor fireplaces that are made from weather-resistant materials and have been designed to
withstand the elements” choosing a fireplace is an important one and it’s worth educating yourself before making a purchase.
