Are old wood stoves worth anything?

Are old wood stoves worth anything?

Old stoves can be worth a great deal of money, especially in uncertain times. It’s common to see antique stoves selling for several hundred dollars. However, condition is a major factor. If your stove is cracked, seriously rusted, or has other significant damage, it will be worth considerably less.

Are log burners becoming illegal?

At the moment, wood stoves are not being banned. The Clear Air Strategy has promised that ‘only the cleanest stoves are available for sale by 2022’. This won’t affect the kinds of wood burners you can run, but may mean that you can only buy certain stoves for a couple more years, before they’re phased out.

Can I still burn coal UK?

Curbs on the sale of house coal and wet wood for household burning in England have come into force under new rules aimed at cutting air pollution. People will still be able to use stoves and open fires but they will need to burn cleaner alternatives.

How much is a vintage wood burning stove worth?

In general, the condition, size, design, and rarity will determine the value of the stove. Most are in the $100 to $500 range, though some can go for several thousands of dollars.

Does a log burner add value to your house?

While many people choose a log burner to fulfil a dream of a cosy home, others are much more practical! Wood burners can add value to your house, too. In fact, we have done our research and have found most sources suggest your home value can increase by up to 5% by installing a log burner!

Do log burners damage the environment?

Wood burners triple the level of harmful pollution particles inside homes and should be sold with a health warning, says scientists, who also advise that they should not be used around elderly people or children. The tiny particles flood into the room when the burner doors are opened for refuelling, a study found.

Can you burn treated wood after 10 years?

Yes, it is SAFE to burn older pressure treated wood. The chemicals have dissipated after a few decades, and the wood is being reclaimed by nature. It will be difficult to burn because it will almost always be wet while nature reclaims it.

Can you burn old decking in a wood burner?

There are a number of alternative timber treatments that do not contain arsenic, however unless you can be sure, our advice is to never to burn timber that has had any sort of chemical treatment. Never burn CCA treated timber as firewood in fireplaces, barbecues, wood stoves or any wood fire.

Where is the Kent log burner company located?

The Kent Log Burner Company Ltd is a family owned business based in Bexley, Kent. We are purely internet based and do not have a showroom. We come to you to discuss all your requirements.

What do Kent stoves do for a living?

Kent Stoves are dedicated to offering expert guidance along with the supply and/or installation of high quality products in full accordance with all regulatory building requirements. Kent Stoves have a passion for providing exceptional customer service as a family owned business we understand the importance of working alongside homeowners.

Why do we need a wood burner in the UK?

With energy prices consistently increasing, more homeowners are turning to wood-burning and other solid fuel stoves to heat their homes. It has been reported that in 2012 more than 180,000 UK homes had a wood burner installed to reduce carbon emissions but mainly to bring down the cost of their heating bills.

Is the stove hub good for a wood burner?

The Stove Hub have been excellent from start to finish. We had a wood burner installed in a barn conversion, which presented a few challenges for everyone, but the Stove Hub team always seemed more than capable of dealing with this. We have been using the wood burner all winter and we have been very happy with the product and installation.