Looking forward to a joyous family Christmas in warmth and comfort, whilst the snow is deep and crisp outside?

You may well achieve your dream with a Harmony wood-burning stove from Euroheat.

The Harmony collection offers a great choice of stoves including traditional cast iron styling, coupled with the very latest heating technology, to make sure that your home is kept warm and welcoming throughout the festive period and beyond, while keeping that dreaded fuel bill to a minimum in the future.

It is a fact that wood-burning presents an environmentally friendly and energy efficient alternative to conventional heating methods, such as gas and oil.
However, the Harmony collection goes one step further, with the very latest heating and burning technology, to ensure maximum burn time with minimal wood consumption.

This includes a unique Plexus air supply system, which offers accurate stove control for high efficiency and long burning operation, plus Euroheat’s innovative ZR combustion technology, for highly advanced and clean combustion throughout the burning process.

There is nothing more welcoming than the sight of a real fire and with Harmony the view of the flames within the stove remains clear, thanks to the innovative air wash technology that keeps the double glazed door of the stove effortlessly clear and soot-free.

Available in a range of sizes and with various heat outputs to suit any size space, the Harmony wood-burning stove collection offers style and grace in abundance and will guarantee your home is kept warm and inviting, for family and visitors over the Christmas period, enabling you to sit back, relax and let it snow.

For further information and to view the Euroheat Harmony choice of stoves, please visit the website.

Tel: (01885) 491100

Wood burning stoves and open fires are making a comeback, due to concerns about ever increasing energy prices and people looking for more eco friendly ways to heat their homes.

Wood burning stoves in particular, are more environmentally friendly and cheaper than regular heating methods, especially if you season and prepare the wood yourself:

Slow burning and smokeless fuel is produced when wood is allowed to dry naturally and weathered over time.

A sturdy log store is needed to store and season the wood, but it can make a striking garden feature, and by gradually stocking it up during summer, you can provide enough free fuel for the entire winter!

The robust British made log store featured here, is constructed from high-pressure treated wood, making it much harder-wearing than it might otherwise be. It is delivered in flat pack form and can be erected easily by one person.
Available online from GreenStamp priced at £275.

These log stores are made in the UK from the finest quality timber, all with FSC certification every process from harvesting, debarking, rounding, profiling and machining, is undertaken with the highest level of care and precision by a highly skilled workforce.

To view Green Stamp’s extensive collection of garden log stores, please visit the website.

Tel: (01637) 854717

Homes now using log burning stoves, wood burners or multi-fuel stoves, in the UK now number around one million.

It is essential these days to find a reliable and cost effective fuel supply, especially as the winter months draw closer - keeping an open fire stoked can be expensive.

Another freezing cold and snowy winter is predicted by experts this year. *

Add to that the average 11% rise for electricity and 18% rise in gas bills, and finding cheaper alternatives becomes crucial.

A smart solution is provided by Verdo renewable wood briquettes, which burn for twice as long as traditional logs and are sourced from renewable, managed wood supplies:

• One pallet of Verdo briquettes costing less than £300 delivered to your home - has the same output as 10m3 seasoned wood, that would cost around £800, or 500L of heating oil, which costs over £300 but does create more serious carbon emissions than wood burning and is not sustainable.

• Ideal for open fireplaces and wood burning or multi-fuel stoves, Verdo wood briquettes are more eco-friendly, convenient and cost effective than logs or coal.

• The briquettes are clean, compact, can be split by hand and create minimum levels of ash (typically less than 1%), so less cleaning up is needed. And they don’t leave that black soot on the glass door of your wood burner either.

Managing Director at Verdo, Richard Smith said:

“Many people don’t realise the saving they could be making by swapping their normal logs for wood briquettes. One of our pallets will last the average consumer a whole year and is the same weight as five bags of logs - but burns for twice as long.

”It’s still a fairly new option in the UK, but is well established in Scandinavia, a region which knows all about how to keep warm.”

The Verdoi wood briquettes have historically been available through hardware stores, garden centres, fuel suppliers, log burner and stove retailers.

For further information about Verdo wood briquettes, please visit the website.

Tel:   (01264) 342 000* Weather experts www.exactaweather.com predict that 2011 / 2012 will follow the same pattern as last winter with early snow fall and very low temperatures especially in Scotland.
**Fuel prices taken from http://www.metro.co.uk/news/870083-fuel-bills-rise-170-as-third-firm-ups-cost.

We are all facing another large increase in fuel prices in the UK this winter, so now might be the right time to consider installing a multi fuel or wood burning stove.

A wood burning stove can save around £400 a year on your energy bills.

There are many other benefits of installing a stylish wood burning stove in your home:

• Open fireplaces let up to 90% of the heat escape up the chimney, thus wasting fuel and burning money.

• Performance of multi fuel or wood burning stoves, is measured in efficiency ratings and the higher the rating, the more efficient the stove.

• High performance stoves cost a lot less to run, typically attain 80% efficiency, cleaner burning and produce fewer carbon emissions.

• Well-designed wood burning stoves are lined with vermiculite - a natural mineral that expands with the application of heat. Vermiculite helps to increase the stove temperature improving efficiency, saves money on fuel as less wood is burned.

• A wood burning stove is a much cleaner option than an open fire.

• For instance, when using a WilsonBailey wood burning stove every day, the ash pan only needs emptying once a fortnight, which is nothing like as messy as clearing out an open fire grate daily.

• WilsonBailey high performance multi fuel and wood burning stoves are British made, and suitable for all homes. Priced from £1450.

Another essential feature to include when you’re considering installing a wood burning stove is a ‘clean glass’ airwash system, which ensures you will always see the flickering flames and glowing embers. A poorly designed stove means you’ll end up cleaning the blackened window on a regular basis..

If you haven’t used your fireplace for a long time it’s essential to get an inspection to check the chimney is sound and the flue is in good working order, by consulting a professional chimney sweep in your local area. (The National Association of Chimney Sweeps).

Finally, when it comes to installing your multi fuel or wood burning stove, always get it done by an expert.

For detailed information about WilsonBailey stoves, or help with both installation questions and general stove enquiries, please visit the website.

Tel: (01202) 894 549

Eurostove are specialist exclusive importers of quality wood burning stoves, wood boilers and branded cookers from the EU marketplace, and distributors of Saey, Westfire, KVS, Jide and Scancore.

Experts in their field, Eurostove present an excellent range of stoves that will compliment any home; from contemporary inset wood burning stoves to the more traditional cast iron wood burners.

Featured here is the Eurostove Oranier Polar 6:
The Oval shape of this stove gives you the wide sweeping effect of the curved front window, leaving your view of the fire uninterrupted, and with its top warming compartment this stove has function as well as form.

Priced at: £1,748.68.

For those also looking for a greener approach in the kitchen, the highly efficient and fine-looking wood cookers are an ideal alternative to the ever escalating gas and electricity prices!

Why not treat yourself to a warm and welcoming home?

To view the extensive ranges of Eurostove wood burning stoves, please visit the website.

Tel:   (01934) 750500 for stockists/installers.

A burning fire is the very epitome of Christmas as it represents the heart of the home around which Christmas festivities unfold.

Chesney’s has launched a new collection of traditional and contemporary stoves available in up to ten finishes, including olive green and claret red: perfect for the festive season.

Providing warmth and light in an environmentally friendly way, a Chesney’s stove will be the focal point of the room and make for an unforgettably cosy Christmas.

Chesney’s Stove Collection is a great new way to introduce heat and a fireside experience into urban environments, as everyone, not just country dwellers, can now enjoy a wood-burning stove at Christmas:

• The clean-burn and air-wash technology, which Chesney’s stoves use, means that the polluting by-products emitted by the initial burning are re-ignited and burnt again in the stove.

• This double combustion substantially reduces emissions, contributes to a cleaner, healthier environment and can be used in smoke control areas throughout the UK.

Featured here is The Barrington 6KW.

• With its elegant refined appearance, The Barrington stove draws its inspiration from the delicate interiors and fine furniture of Barrington Court, a Tudor manor house owned by the National Trust.

• Available in black, ivory, sage green, Atlantic blue, terracotta and silver finish.

For over a quarter of a century, Chesney’s has become widely recognised as the country’s leading supplier of quality fireplaces. This reputation has been achieved by a rigorous and uncompromising commitment to the finest craftsmanship and integrity of design.

Working in association with the National Trust, Chesney’s has now applied the same values to the development of this unique range of wood burning stoves.

For further information about Chesney’s new stove collection, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7627 1410

Jøtul the well known leading stove manufacturer celebrates its tenth year of success in the UK this year.

Jøtul was initially introduced in the early 70’s and was the first wood burning stove brand to appear in the UK, but the real established business in its current guise made its mark from April 2000, under the driving power of its vibrant Managing Director, Nick Sloane.

Nick comments.“Wood burning has long been the preferred source of heating in many countries, with the wood burning stove the first choice to harness its benefits.

But it’s taken some time and lots of effort to really make its mark in the UK. However in the last few years with other fuel resources spiralling in costs, people are recognising not just the efficiency of the stoves,but also the carbon neutral and environmental benefits they provide.

Cast iron and steel are the perfect recycling materials and heat conductors so provide the ideal heating solution.

We still manufacture all our own products from our Norwegian foundry so the quality is the best available”.

Featured in our picture is the Jøtul F 473:

• These stoves have a unique and beautiful teardrop shape, a large curved glass door with guillotine solution, and special details combined with exciting materials.

• The large curved glass door gives an exceptional view to the flames because the glass extends to the sides of the stove.

The Jøtul brand has an enviable reputation for cast iron stoves and fireplaces of outstanding quality, longevity and efficiency.

Innovative designs from the classic to contemporary, appeal to discerning customers who recognise the company’s strong environmental focus, as well as the benefit in fuel savings.

A wide variety of styles from modern freestanding through to built-in models are available from its UK wide network of specialist stove dealers, who all have exceptional knowledge on the best stove to suit each customers individual requirement.

Please refer to the Jotul website for more information.

The Balance Log Burning Stove is more than just a fire place; it is an interior design concept; the stove can be selected along with the side elements in a variety of materials, functions and widths, and joined in a horizontal line along the wall.

The stove and other elements are also available as a free standing option on stainless steel feet; all of the modules are compatible and allow for any number of design possibilities.

The characteristic clean design and functionality from German designer Peter Maly, makes Balance the minimalist log burning stove, producing a massive 7kw of heat output and can be used as a primary heat source.
The stove may be fuelled with logs or coal.

The modular wall mounted or floor-standing units are available in walnut, oak, powder coated black steel, or silver steel and comprise of seating, multimedia, log storage or drawer elements:

Optional log storage units and benches are available in different sizes.

The flue can be connected either vertically from the top, or alternatively through the back of the stove.

Can be installed mounted on the wall.

The Conmoto Balance log burning stove is priced at £4019 inc. VAT.

Modular log storage units from £1463 inc. VAT.

For further information on optional modular log storage, bench units and fire tools, visit:

Web: http://www.encompassco.com
Tel: (02392) 410045

Morsø has almost 150 years of experience with the manufacture of wood-burning stoves and has always been at the forefront of developing new stove types.

The company has introduced two new designs to their Squirrel range – the 1421 and 1442; both are wood burning stoves, which offer an environmentally sound way of heating your home and have been approved by DEFRA for use in smokeless areas.

This means that you can happily burn wood and other approved fuels, without emitting particulate-heavy emissions into the atmosphere.
The new stoves feature the classic Morsø stove attributes such as a solid, cast iron structure and secure glass-fronted door, along with excellent efficiency; a great addition to the range and perfect for heating smaller rooms.

• The Squirrel 1412 in our picture is a standard radiant stove featuring the famous Squirrel embossed side panels and 100mm legs as standard.
• The Squirrel 1442, which features ribbed side panels, is a convector model with a natural convection design that helps to emit even warmth throughout the room.
• Both stoves have a nominal heat output of 5kW.
• Priced at: Morsø 1412 Squirrel - £780 and Morsø 1442 Squirrel - £1,064.

In addition to the features that make the Squirrel series ideal for efficiently heating small spaces, the stoves have great green credentials being both approved by DEFRA and awarded the Nordic Swan Eco label; in fact wood burning stoves are amongst some of the greenest ways to heat your home.

Karsten Aargaard, Head of Product Development at Morso, explains, “Wood burning stoves are a great option for those concerned about burning our limited reserves of coal, oil and natural gas, as it is the only type of fuel that is replenishable.”

Web: http://www.morsoe.com/uk
Tel: (01788) 554412

Since 1853, Jøtul has established its’ name world-wide, for outstanding design and performance in the manufacture of wood burning stoves and fireplaces.

Their Jøtul F 370 Concept has received a number of prestigious design awards such as the German ”red dot design award; best of the best”, the Norwegian “Award for Design Excellence” and the US Vesta Award.

The celebrated Norwegian company Hareide Designmill designed the Jøtul F 370 range, which features four main models: Jøtul F 371 - F 375.

Jøtul F 373 is the top-of–the-range model of the concept and boasts innovative shapes and detail with exciting diverse materials; large side windows give a fantastic view of the flames.

Main characteristics of the stove include:

• This model is tall, slim and beautiful and has an elegant matching pedestal.
•  A clean burn cast iron stove.
• The stove can be rotated 3600 when installed with a top flue outlet, making the flames viewable through its large side windows, from any angle in the room.
• All the models can be made more exclusive by adding elements made of soapstone and glass, such as extra glass for the front, sides and top, which lowers the surface temperature.
• Finish options, grey or black paint and soapstone tops.
• Optional decorative panels for the side windows give the stove a unique look.

“The spirit of Jøtul” is all about a passion for warmth, which has burnt brightly since the company began.”

Web: http://www.jotuluk.com