WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING THE PERFECT WOOD BURNING STOVE

Chris Pawlett, owner of the well-established Guisborough central heating and fireplaces company GA Pawlett, has been installing and selling wood burning stoves and boiler stoves across the North East for more than 35 years.



Pawletts recently signed an exclusive distributor deal with Clearview, one of the leading solid fuel stove manufacturers of clean burning wood and coal multi-fuel stoves. Clearview have a beautifully designed and efficient range of multi-fuel stoves and is extremely selective when choosing distributors, as a result, North East based, Pawletts is the only supplier and installer within a 60 mile radius.



A growing awareness of the environmental impact of fossil fuels along with the desire to save the planet have brought about a renewed interest in wood burning stoves and boiler stoves. Rising fuel prices have also been a factor in the growing trend. North East based Pawletts stock a wide selection from brands such as Stovax and Clearview.



"First off, one of the most important things to consider when choosing a stove for your North East home is choosing the right location," said Mr Pawlett. "It should be located in the part of the house you want to be the warmest. This is generally the main area where the family spends most of their time such as the kitchen or living room. By locating it in this area, you will be warm and comfortable while you relax and eat meals.



"When installing a wood burning stove or boiler stove you will also need a chimney with a large enough flue pipe or a twin wall flue system. It is necessary to install an insulated liner within an existing chimney to ensure that there is a sufficient draw of air. A twin walled flue may need to be constructed if there is no existing chimney.



"A common mistake is that people sometimes buy a stove that is too powerful or in some cases not powerful enough to heat the area, it is important to seek the advice of a good North East based dealer. Once you have chosen a new stove I would strongly recommend, for safety reasons, having it installed professionally to avoid the risk of a chimney fire."

One of the main attractions to owning a wood burning stove, especially on a cold North East winter night, is the look and warm feel of a real fire. This cosy feeling will certainly be enjoyed by all the family.