15 Ideas For Gifts For Your Best Woodburners Lover In Your Life The Best Woodburners

Wood burning stoves are known to lower blood pressure and help relax. But what about the tiny sooty particles they release into the air?

Fortunately, the latest stoves are built with the EcoDesign directive in mind. You can have a warm and cosy home, without compromising your environmental obligations.

1. Ekol Edge

The Ekol Edge wood burner is simple in appearance, yet doesn't compromise on performance. It's a great choice for those living in smoke controlled areas as it is certified with Level 5 ClearSkies credentials, which means it can be used with dry and seasoned wood and approved solid fuels. The high output of heat makes it a good option for larger spaces, and the generous fire glass offers a beautiful view of your flames.

It is constructed of modern steel, so it can be used in both traditional inglenooks as well as freestanding spaces. It is equipped with an air wash system, which keeps the glass clean and avoids the build-up of soot. The stove is extremely efficient, meaning it carries a large portion of the heat generated into your home instead of going up the chimney.

Wood burners have come under many criticisms in recent years since it was demonstrated that they contribute to tiny sooty particles in the air, known as PM2.5 which has been linked with lung and heart problems. Newer models that comply with the Eco design Regulations will be less likely to create these sooty particles. They're only a tiny part of the overall pollution generated by burning fossil fuels such as gas and coal, but there is no doubt that wood stoves are the main source of this pollution.

It is essential to choose the right wood for the stove in order to get the highest heat output and the best combustion. There are a variety of wood that can be burned, including eucalyptus, ash hazel, beech and hazel. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice since it burns quickly and offers a great deal of heat, but it needs to be well seasoned. Beech is also a good alternative, but it's hard to manage due to its thorns.

The Ekol Adept is designed to comply with the new regulations. It's Defra-exempt and ClearSkies-rated, so you can use it as it is if you follow the guidelines. It's a powerful burner designed to last, with a robust construction and 10-Year body warranty, supported by its impressive heating performance.

2. Arada Holborn 5 Widescreen

Wood burning stoves are still popular despite the confusing guidelines that govern them. In fact, some campaign groups are calling for tighter restrictions and even a complete ban on stoves that burn wood, so it's worth checking out our guide on stove pollution and regulations before you shop for new log fires or a multifuel burner.

Arada Stoves is one of the companies which is working to keep woodburners in demand. They've released a widescreen version of their popular Holborn Multifuel/Wood Burning Stove. It's a DEFRA-approved, SIA 2022 Ecodesign Ready stove with a large door glass that gives you an excellent flame picture and an airwash system to prevent soot from accumulating.

With a power output of 4.9kW This is a great stove to heat most rooms and it's also very easy to maintain and use. The curving lines and classical design makes it suitable for both traditional and contemporary design. This model is easily fitted into smaller recesses due to its flat back design. It is also simple to install direct air systems on this model, which will increase the efficiency.


wood burners has an integrated ash dump, which makes it easy to remove ashes and clean them frequently. This reduces the risk of odours and dust getting out of the room. There are two flue adaptors (standard or pre-fabricated) depending on the chimney type you are using, and it's available with the option of a remote control.

While the debate continues about whether or not woodburning stoves are good for your health, we can all agree that they provide a wonderful ambience in our homes. However, it is important to consider the negative effects of particulate matter as well as the ways that burning wood and other types of fuels can affect the quality of our indoor air and health. So, if you're going to install a woodburner, it is recommended that you keep the door closed when not tending the fire, and clean out the stove to ensure that the air is as healthy as it can be.

3. Go Eco 5kW Plus

A woodburner provides a beautiful atmosphere to any room, it's not only relaxing to watch the flames dance, but it can also help lower blood pressure. There are some issues however, studies have revealed that older stoves can cause a lot of harm due to the production of tiny particles of soot that end up into your breathing system. This has resulted in new regulations being put in place which means that all new log burners need to be able to meet the highest standards. This reduces the risk on smoke leakage, creosote build-up and most importantly harmful gases like carbon monoxide.

New woodburners must comply with a brand new standard and this is where the Go Eco 5kW Plus stands out, this multi-fuel stove not only meets but exceeds the new standards. The stove comes with a widescreen viewing glass that allows you to see the flames clearly. It is also kept clean thanks to the powerful air cleaning system. This stove boasts an impressive 80% energy efficiency rating and is DEFRA exempt meaning that it can be used in smoke-free areas. It's also SIA Ecodesign ready, which means it already meets the European restrictions regarding the emissions from wood-burning stoves that will come into the market in 2022.

This stove comes with a free air-ventilation kit. It's now easier to install than it has ever been. This is a robust model made of premium steel. The finish is a classic matt black and it's easy to keep clean since the body is coated in an enamel that keeps dirt and grime out.

This stove comes with an clearSkies label, which signifies that it has been independently tested and certified as eco-friendly and efficient. This is above the fundamental requirements of Ecodesign. It's one of the very few stoves that has the complete five star clearSkies rating, so you can be confident that this woodburner is as great as it gets.

4. Chilli Penguin Defrost

A feisty Welsh brand, Chilli Penguin has become a big player in the wood burner market with a distinctive style that is not to be missed. They specialise in small do-it-all multi-fuel stoves that have gained popularity due to their low flue-draught requirements stove tops with hotplates, integrated ovens and a variety of features and sizes. This 4.7kW model is an excellent illustration of their brand's focus and shows that they can offer a premium product at an affordable price that isn't too expensive. This DEFRA approved woodburner is able to be used in Smoke Control Areas and is fully conforming to the current 5g/hr emission limit. It also has ClearSkies level five credentials. It is an excellent choice for those who are not sure what direction the directive is going and want to rest assured that their stove remains exempt from smoke control regulations.