https://ayala-oddershede-2.technetbloggers.de/a-journey-back-in-time-how-people-talked-about-wood-burning-stoves-20-years-ago The Benefits of an Indoor Wood Burner Stove A wood stove for indoor use can add warmth to the ambience of a space. They also burn an easy-to-find fuel, making them green. However there are a few things to consider before purchasing an indoor wood burning stove. The stove's emissions and energy efficiency are also important. Energy Efficiency Wood stoves are becoming more efficient in energy use. Modern models have an efficiency rating between 70 and 80 percent, which means that they convert significant amounts heat generated by the stove into heat. This reduces fuel costs and makes them a green alternative to stoves that burn fossil fuels. Burning wood is also regarded as carbon-neutral since it does not increase carbon dioxide levels in the air. Furthermore wood can be gathered sustainably using only the trees that are required and thereby preventing other trees from being cut down unnecessarily. Most modern wood stoves can reuse the exhaust gases to further reduce emissions. This is often referred to as secondary combustion. Some older models of catalytic combustion do not come with this feature, allowing unburned gasses to escape from the chimney. This unburned gas can cause a buildup inside the chimney, which could be harmful to your health. This is especially true for those suffering from respiratory ailments such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic obstructive airway disease, as well as heart ailments. Furthermore, long-term exposure to wood smoke could cause the condition known as pulmonary fibrosis. On the other hand, selecting a wood stove with secondary combustion can significantly lessen these harmful effects. The catalytic combustor that is used in these stoves allows combustion to occur at lower temperatures. This permits the exhaust gases to be burned more efficiently and thoroughly. If you choose to buy wood stoves that have seco