Advantages of closed combustion fireplaces compared with open fireplaces.
Combustion wood-burning fireplaces offer distinct performance, safety, convenience and cost saving advantages over traditional open fireplaces, without sacrificing the aesthetic appeal of a traditional crackling fireplace.
Heat output: Closed combustion fireplaces offer at least twice the heat output of an open fireplace. Heat output is enhanced with an exposed flue, which radiates substantial heat. As much as 80% of the heat in an open fireplace is lost up the chimney.
Efficiency: Closed combustion fireplaces use 1/3 of the wood used by an open fireplace. Controlling the amount of air that enters the fireplace enables the wood to burn longer, reducing you heating costs.
Safety: Most closed combustion fireplaces have a large glass door, which gives an optimal view of the fire while containing sparks and smoke.
Cleaning: A quality closed combustion fireplace with secondary combustion will require emptying far less often.
Environment: A secondary combustion system creates a clean burn. The result is fewer harmfull pollutants released into the environment.
Convenience: These fireplaces are easy to install, quick to light and simple to clean.
Cost: The running costs of a closed combustion fireplace are significantly lower than open fireplaces because of the efficient combustion process.
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