Wood vs Luxury Gas Fires: A More Eco-Friendly Option |
Posted: June 19, 2018 |
Traditional fireplaces or the wood burning kind have been heating homes for centuries. However, lately, natural luxury gas fires are fast becoming popular because of their ease of maintenance and they are easy to operate. There is a debate though that is looming on the horizon regarding which one is more environment-friendly. In today’s world where people are always on the look-out for environment friendly alternatives, we have to ask which is better, wood or gas? Nothing beats the allure of a wood burning fireplace To hear the fire crackle while giving off warmth is just so inexplicably relaxing. But while all that burning is going on, what is happening to the environment? Firewood by nature is a renewable source. In this regard, it is considered to be eco-friendly. But while it is burning, it is producing smoke which is considered a pollutant. However, some parties will argue that by burning wood, the carbon footprint produced is smaller than that of a naturally biodegrading tree. If this is true, then technically, wood burning is carbon neutral, meaning it doesn’t change the amount of carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. Natural luxury gas fires on the other hand burn liquid propane or natural gas piped into our homes. Both are fossil fuels, and while burning them produces fumes released into the atmosphere, emission is still considered low because these types of fireplaces are only used on special occasions. Gas fireplaces are not meant to replace your main heat source, like a furnace, for example. More often than not they are used as a décor rather than an alternative heat source. The Takeaway So in the grand scheme of things, it would appear that a traditional wood burning hearth is generally more environmentally friendly after all. There is just one caveat. Wood burning fireplaces have to be maintained to ensure they are in good shape. Failure to do so makes them burn more inefficiently and actually draw heat from your room! Therefore, if you are sure of the integrity of your wood burning fireplace, then by all means use it. But if there are problems beginning to show, then a natural luxury gas fires could be the next best thing. Most traditional fireplaces can be converted to the gas type juts by fitting them with gas logs. And with the right type of fuel, you can start heating up during the cold season as if nothing happened. Bio: Modus Fireplaces has been in the industry of producing bespoke fireplaces and providing luxury designer fireplaces for homes and hotels in the UK. Together with Europe’s top manufacturers, we are able to provide clients great and unsurpassed collection of unique fireplaces. We know that most of their clients have different needs, which is why we will work on site and directly with them to achieve in creating that impressible fireplace.
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