Log burning stoves

[Essell]

I have just moved and the new lounge is always very cold. We have no mains gas. There is a (pseudo?) marble fireplace with a posh upmarket coal effect LPG fire and it is useless for heating. Can anyone give me advice about woodburning stoves please? There is a chimney behind the fire.

[jomifl]

The flu will probably need to be lined as most are not suitable for woodsmoke. You will need good amount of storage space for wood too as buying it piecemeal can be expensive. If the fireplace was originally designed for coal/coke/anthracite why not use those?

[ladybirder]

My advice would be to get a multi-fuel stove rather than just a wood burning one.

[Essell]

Thankyou for your replies . I have difficulty carrying heavy buckets and live in the country so thought that logs might be easier obtain, and less difficult to carry in. I could find a place for a logstore. Also I only use the lounge when folks come. I didn't know about multifuel stoves.

[ladybirder]

Just means you can use other fuel like coal and coke etc, but logs as well. But if you can't carry a heavy bucket then ignore my remarks.

[ludwig]

some info here..

http://www.whatstove....choosing-a-stove.html

http://forums.moneysa...wthread.php?t=1118565

http://www.guardian.c...ning-stoves-the-truth

[jomifl]

Given the choice of carrying a bucket of coal or or an armful of logs I would go for electric heating if that is an alternative. You can buy a thermostatic heater with timer for £30. I think the convenience, cleanliness and low start up cost would be a strong argument.

[Essell]

Thankyou all for your help and advice. I am now dizzy with info. !! The links sent in by Ludwig are packed with useful tips - I cannot take the all in at once.
My lounge is exposed on 3 sides, about 25 sq m, and even tho well insulated, with two radiators, is icy...the previous owners actually fitted double glazed patio doors to divide it off from the rest of the house. . One feels that the house has been sold on just because it has been a problem.

Cost is the big issue, but the whole house would vastly benefit from sorting out this icy room, and a welcome blaze (assuming I can learn to use it) would be worth the large investment.

Jomifl - thanks for input . Also I have been considering storage heaters for the whole house for two reasons : The cost of oil plus annual boiler service/repair is about the same as electricity. The latest regulations re siting oil tanks mean that when/if the oil tank needs replacing, and therefore resiting, it would be a difficult problem to solve. I have had storage heaters and if you watch the forecast they are OK.

Ladybirder : Of course I won't ignore your remarks ! I will pursue this possibility because a fuel choice could have advantages, and visitors could lug in coal :o). Now - if anyone wants a beautiful but useless coal affect fire....

[Essell]

Or even a coal 'effect' fire !