What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you reside in a smoke control area then it is crucial to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled space.

The stoves are independently tested to ensure the lowest possible emissions. Stoves with this certification often feature the word 'Defra approved' in their name or on their specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't use a wood-burning stove and this is not true. The majority of towns and cities are within the smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean they can't use a wood burning stove. It just means they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually brquettes). The Defra approved stove is a type of wood burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain standards in regards to the emissions it releases when burning fuels that are approved and therefore it can be used legally in the Smoke Control Area.

The Defra Logo is widely used in the industry, and a lot of stoves are marked with the SE after their names to indicate that they are smoke-free. To be able to be SE approved it must meet strict criteria with regards to emissions and emissions, so you can be assured that if you choose a defra exempt stove you are getting the cleanest and best burning wood stove on the market.

If you are looking for a wood-burning stove which is Defra-exempt or that has SE after its name, you will find that the manufacturer may have taken measures to ensure that there are sufficient air intakes on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of fuel and that the size of the chimney outlet is sufficient to prevent accumulation of soot. This is important because it will ensure that the smoke from the stove doesn't escape through the chimney and into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved allows you to install a 5" liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces and Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed with future air quality standards at heart. In fact, a lot of our Defra approved stoves are also suitable for DEFRA Recommended Stoves use with a smoke control kit for those properties that are located in a Smoke Control Area and therefore can be used with a variety of smokeless fuels that are authorised, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be installed in a smoke-control area is a DEFRA approved wood burner, which is also known by the name DEFRA exempt. The stove has to be used with solid fuel, which is wood, and preferably well-seasoned. They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive amounts of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized' fuels (coal only).

The distinction between a stove that is DEFRA approved and one that is not approved is usually minimal. A lot of modern stoves can be transformed into DEFRA compliant with a kit that is supplied by the manufacturer and then fitted within a matter of minutes. This is because a Defra approved stove has to undergo rigorous testing and must be restricted on how much smoke it can produce.

To ensure that these restrictions remain in place during the testing process, the stove needs to be capable of limiting its combustion air supply to ensure that it does not exhaust itself of oxygen, which may cause it to smoke. This is accomplished through a mechanism within the stove which opens a small amount of air into the firebox during combustion which is often hidden inside the stove and beneath the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK has a wide range of DEFRA approved stoves, made by some of the top brands in the country such as Stovax Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and colors. You can also select from a wide variety of Ecodesign ready stoves that are designed to meet the future standards for air quality.

Smoke Control Zones are predominantly in towns and cities with large populations. You can check the website of your local authority to determine whether you are in one of these. It is essential to buy a DEFRA recommended stoves - learn more about telegra.ph --approved stove if you reside in a smoke-controlled zone. This will help you avoid a fine from the local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised' fuel in an unapproved stove, like coal or any other solid fuels and you are fined up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved stylish stoves approved wood stove also called a smoke exempt stove is an appliance that can be used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will bear the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in the title that means it is only permitted to be used in smoke-controlled areas if you burn approved fuels. In this case wood.

A lot of older wood stoves release a lot of particles into the air which can trigger or contribute to respiratory problems, asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. This is why it's important to purchase a new wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which indicates that the wood stove meets the emission limits that are currently in place.

If you purchase an appliance that isn't EPA certified and you live in a smoke-free zone it is necessary to be able to get it certified before you can use it. This can be expensive and time consuming, but it is legally required. Additionally homeowners who sell a house with an uncertified wood stove may be liable for clean air tax credits as well as fines.

With a kit, DEFRA Recommended Stoves or an adjustment supplied by the installer, most modern stoves can be Defra approved. This is because the main difference between a DEFRA approved stove and those that are not, is the combustion air management system that regulates the amount of air that passes through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or side of the firebox that is underneath the stove.

There are some manufacturers who produce two versions of a wood stove, one that is Defra-approved, and the other is not. The reason behind this is that the cost of putting a stove through the rigorous Defra testing is high. To offset the costs, they sell the non approved version at a cheaper cost. The DEFRA-approved version has been subjected to the modification of the combustion air in the course of the test procedure.

Approved for Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in homes for residential use, homeowners could burn any kind of fuel they wanted, which resulted in large quantities of smoke emissions and health issues. To combat this Defra created Smoke Control Areas which meant that residential homes could not emit any smoke from their multifuel stoves or wood burners unless the appliance was Defra certified to burn only fuels that were authorised, such as manufactured smokeless coals and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been subjected to rigorous testing to prove that they can safely burn approved fuels in a Smoke Control Zone. They accomplish this by using the latest combustion technology which continuously delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox, to ensure that even if the stove is used with authorised fuels such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals, it will still be able to comply with Defra's rules for Smoke Control Areas.

The Stove Yard has a vast selection of stoves that are Defra approved that are perfect for those who reside in a smoke-free area and need a new wood burning fireplace. We have a broad selection of Defra-approved stoves. These include traditional models, modern and inset from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley and AGA.

The good thing is that there is no visual difference between a stove that is DEFRA stoves specifications-approved and a stove that is not approved. However, the Defra-approved models do come with a few extra features that are designed to help them burn cleaner. They will usually have an unintentionally different grate as well as air vents as well as on gas models they may have a slightly smaller flue outlet.

Another benefit of an Defra Approved stove is that they'll almost always come with five" (125mm) flue outlet, which means you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall chimney liner that is less expensive than the standard 6" (150mm) liner. We've found this useful when a customer has an old or non-standard chimney that we are installing the Defra approved wood burning stove in to and it reduces the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a bigger diameter liner.