Wood
In order to have a good combustion, it is important that wood is stored correctly. Wood logs should at least dry during one year, preferably during a two-year period in a dry and well-aired place. Moist wood will burn less well, because a great deal of the energy will be used to evaporate the water residing in the wood. Moreover, burning wet wood is not only bad for the environment, but also for your stove and chimney.
Burning wood will provide the most beautiful flames, result in faster combustion and feel most comfortable. Wood-burning stoves do have a lower efficiency rate compared to gas and pellet stoves.
 Wood pellets
Wood pellets consist of wood saw-dust, which has been compressed under pressure into grains. In contrast to fossil fuels, the combustion of wood pellets does not result in the release of more CO2 than the tree had originally taken in from the atmosphere. Combustion of wood pellets results in a CO2-neutral cycle, which contributes to a greener and healthier environment. In comparison to wood logs, wood pellets result in a completer combustion, with lower emissions and better efficiency rates. |