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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a region where smoke is controlled, it's essential to purchase a defra burning mdf exempt stove. A Defra Compliant Stoves Uk exempt stove (or SE) allows you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled area.

They are independently tested to provide the lowest emissions possible. Stoves with this status will often display the 'Defra-approved' logo on their name or the specifications.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a Smoke Control Area means you can't have a stove that burns wood however this isn't true. Many towns and cities are within a smoke control zone, but that doesn't mean you can't use a wooden burning stove. It just means they have to burn approved fuels in their stove (usually Briquettes). The Defra-approved stove is a wood-burning stove that has been rigorously tested to ensure that it meets certain criteria in terms of the emissions it generates when burning approved materials. It is therefore able to be legally used in areas of smoke control.

nrg-defra-5kw-eco-design-stove-multifuel-cast-iron-fireplace-portable-1846.jpg?The Defra logo is widely used by the industry and a large number of the stoves approved have SE after their name which means they are smoke-free. To be SE approved the stove must meet strict emission criteria. This means you can rest assured that you are buying the best wood stove that is available.

If you search for a stove that burns wood that is Defra exempt or is marked with SE after its name, you'll often find that the manufacturer has taken care of things like ensuring that there are enough air intakes on the front of the stove to allow for full combustion of the 5kw multi fuel stoves defra approved, and that the chimney outlet is large enough to prevent the build-up of soot. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood stove is not able to escape through the chimney and into your home.

Another benefit of a DEFRA stoves features approved stove is that it typically allows you to install it with a 5" chimney liner, which complies with UK building regulations, whilst stoves that aren't Defra-approved will have to be fitted with a bigger 6" liner.

At Stovax we are delighted to offer a variety of Defra approved stoves and fires, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves that have been designed with future air quality standards in mind. Many of our Defra-approved stoves are also able to be used in conjunction with a smoke-control system for homes located in Smoke Control Areas. They can be utilized to burn a variety of non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

A DEFRA approved wood burning stove, also referred to as a DEFRA exempt stove is the only kind of stove you can install in a smoke control zone if you plan to use it for solid fuel (wood and preferably well-seasoned). They are inspected by the government to ensure that they don't produce excessive amounts of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA-approved stove and one that isn't approved is usually very small. A lot of modern stoves can be transformed into defra stoves conforming with the kit supplied by the manufacturer and installed within a matter of minutes. This is because Defra approved appliances must pass extremely rigorous tests and have a limit on the amount of smoke they are able to produce.

To ensure that the restrictions are not violated, the stove must be able to limit the amount of combustion air so that it doesn't deprive itself of oxygen and cause it smoulder. This is done by a mechanism inside the stove that opens the air into the firebox during combustion which is typically hidden within the stove, and under the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK offers a vast selection of DEFRA approved stoves from the country's best manufacturers such as Stovax, Arada and Burley. They are available in a vast range of styles and finishes. You can also pick from a vast range of Ecodesign ready stoves that are designed to meet future air quality requirements.

Smoke Control Zones are mainly in large towns and cities. You can go to the website of your local authority to find out whether you are in one of these. If you reside in a zone that is smoke-free, it is very important to purchase an DEFRA approved stove for your home to avoid being fined by the local authority. This is because if you burn unauthorised fuel on a non-approved stove, such as coal or other solid fuels, you could be fined up to PS300.

Approved for wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove, also called a smoke-free stove, is a device that can be used in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will have the Defra approved symbol or the word 'SE' in front of its name that means it is only permitted to be used in areas controlled by smoke when you burn approved fuels. In this case, wood.

Many older wood stoves emit a lot of particles into the air that can trigger or contribute to respiratory issues asthma attacks, heart issues and premature death. Therefore, it is essential to choose a wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for an "EPA 2020 Certified" label, which means that the stove has met the emissions limits currently in place.

If you purchase a stove that isn't EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area you'll have to renew the certification before you can use the stove. This can be expensive and time-consuming, however it is legally required. Additionally homeowners who sell a house with an uncertified wood stove could be subject to clean air tax credits as well as fines.

Most modern stoves can be altered to become Defra approved using an adjustment kit or kit provided by the installer. This is because the primary difference between a DEFRA approved stove and those which aren't, is the combustion air management system that controls how much air passes through the stove during normal operation. Modifications are typically made to the base or the underside of the firebox.

There are some manufacturers who produce two types of wood stove, one that is Defra-approved, and the other that isn't. This is due to the process of running a stove through the rigorous Defra tests is expensive in order to recover some of this expense they will sell the non-approved model at a lower price. The DEFRA-approved version will have been subjected to the modification of the combustion air as part of the testing process.

Gas Approved

Prior to the Clean Air Acts, residential homes were able to burn any fuel they wanted to, leading to high levels of smoke emissions. This caused health problems. To combat this, DEFRA accredited stoves established Smoke Control Areas. This meant that residential homes could not emit smoke except if their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only authorised materials such as manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved stoves, also referred to as SE (Smoke Exempt) Stoves, have gone through rigorous tests to prove that they are able to burn cleanly authorised fuels within a Smoke Control Zone. The latest combustion technology delivers an indefinite amount of secondary air into the firebox. This allows the stove to meet Defra standards for Smoke Control Areas even when it is used with authorised fuels like anthracite and manufactured smokeless coals.

If you're in the market for an all-new wood burning stove and live in Smoke Control Area then we suggest to look into the range of Defra approved stoves that can be found at The Stove Yard. We have a wide range of stoves that are Defra-approved, including traditional, contemporary and inset models, from leading manufacturers like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good news is that there isn't really a distinction in appearance between an Defra approved woodburning stove and one which isn't, however the Defra approved models do have a number of features which are designed to ensure they burn cleaner. Generally they will have a different grate and air vents, and on the gas models they might also have an alternative size flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have a 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can use a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner, which is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). We've found this useful when a customer has an older or non-standard chimney that we are installing the Defra approved wood-burning stove in and it reduces the cost of re-lining the chimney stack with a wider diameter liner.

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