For centuries the fireplace acted as the central focal point for any home, with seasoned logs providing both light and warmth for the family. Things have obviously changed in modern times, with the fireplace becoming a rarer feature of any modern building. It is clearly so much simpler to heat a home with central heating, and radiators are a lot easier to keep clean than a fireplace. Plus, whilst undeniably beautiful, open fireplaces do have a deserved reputation as a massive safety hazard!
But whilst modern central heating does a great job in keeping us all warm, and electricity undoubtedly does the trick in letting us see things when the sun goes down, does either offer the romanticism offered by burning seasoned logs on a roaring fire on a cold winter night?
One fantastic alternative to an open fireplace that has become ever more popular in recent years is the wood-burning stove. A wood-burning stove offers all of the advantages of an open fireplace, but drastically reduces the chance that a stray ember will set fire to your home! Wood-burning stoves not only offer heat and light but act as a fantastic centrepiece for any room. And with modern wood-burning stoves, you don’t necessarily even need an existing fireplace or chimney! So it is possible to add this amazing feature to any room in your home.
But apart from creating a cosy, romantic and beautiful firelit setting in which to relax, entertain, or even sleep, here are 3 great reasons why you should buy a wood-burning stove this winter. And as the provider of the best, seasoned logs Essex can offer, we know what we are talking about!
Reduce your energy bills!
With energy prices currently going through the roof, by buying a wood-burning stove you could save significant amounts on your energy bills. As it is likely that you have situated your stove in the area you are most likely to relax in, ie the sitting room, you can turn your heating off completely whenever you are home. Our seasoned beech logs are ideal for a wood stove, and will offer a slow burn that will heat your room more effectively than a single radiator! With the recent Ofgem announcement that the energy price cap will be reviewed quarterly instead of every 6 months, energy prices could continue to soar. The price of wood may also increase slightly over time, but in comparison to predicted energy price increases, seasoned wood is going to be a far cheaper option to heat your home.
Never be left in the dark!
We have all been there. The lights go out, all electrics have turned off. It is the dreaded power cut! Cue scrambling to find a torch or candles in the dark, inevitably while the kids are screaming. Buy a wood-burning stove and this will be a thing of the past! So long as you have a supply of seasoned logs, kindling and firelighters, you will have a constant backup source of both heat and light. So no matter how long the power cut goes on for on a long winter night, you and the family will be able to keep warm and at least be able to see each other.
Increase the value of your home!
Most people buy a wood-burning stove for either practical or aesthetic purposes, but did you know that purchasing a wood burner is also a worthwhile investment on its own? In fact, studies have shown that adding a feature fireplace with wood burning stove to a property can increase the value of that property by up to 5%! So even if you are not planning on staying in your home for the long term, you can still get all of the benefits of a wood-burning stove, and make up any installation costs when you sell the property.
Buy the best seasoned logs Essex has to offer!
So now you have the best providers of seasoned logs Essex has to offer, County Logs and Coal, AND you can see all of the benefits of buying a wood-burning stove for your home, what are you waiting for? And if you live in the Halstead, Colchester, Chelmsford, Braintree or Sudbury areas of Essex then you can get the very best seasoned logs and kindling/firelighters delivered directly to your door! And if you order at least £55 worth of goods from us, we will even deliver for free! Contact the best provider of seasoned logs Essex has today, County Logs and Coal, and place your order for amazing seasoned logs for your wood-burning stove!