The Stovax & Gazco Blog - wood burning

The Stovax and Gazco blog keeps you updated with our latest special offers and promotions, new product releases, brochure updates and general advice and information on our stoves, fires and fireplaces.

Top 3 Wood Burning & Multi-fuel Nordic Stoves Exclusively From Stovax

 December 11, 2023    7 Comments  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Looking for a designer Nordic wood burning or multi-fuel stove? Stovax are the exclusive distributor of Dovre, Varde and Nordpeis stoves in the UK. Check out these top three Scandi wood burners.

Burning the right wood and mineral fuels on your stove or fire

 May 12, 2021    2 Comments  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The Government has finally put a stop to the sale of polluting fuels such as wet, unseasoned wood and house coal. This fantastic news means that more stoves and fires across the UK will be burnt the way they should, with correct fuels such as good quality dry wood or authorised smokeless mineral fuels.

How to Light and Refuel Your Wood Burning Stove

 January 19, 2021    One Comment  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The colder months are well and truly upon us, and if you’re feeling a little out of practice lighting your wood burning stove, don't worry! We’ve prepared an easy guide to give you a quick warm up! Puns aside, below you’ll find a rapid start-up method useful to get your log burner going as quickly as possible and burning effectively. This guide is also great for burning logs on your multi-fuel stove.

Off-Grid Living with a Wood Burning Stove

 December 29, 2020    No Comments  Advice & Information

Whether it’s the ever-rising tariffs of energy suppliers, the desire to feel a little more in control of your life or just the pull of a more self-sufficient lifestyle, wood burning stoves are an enticing way to live off the grid in the comfort of your own home. Read on for a few tips on how to get the most out of your stove.

Five Ecodesign Wood Burning Stoves and Fires to Consider this Autumn

 September 27, 2020    5 Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

As the temperature drops and Autumn sets in, many people are opting to add a low-emission Ecodesign wood burning stove to their home. Here are five different designs to suit modern or traditional tastes, and anything in between.

Cast iron wood burning and multi-fuel stoves at fantastic prices!

 February 27, 2020    4 Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Our Cast Iron Savings promotion is on - giving you up to £/€550 off stunning wood burning and multi-fuel stoves.

Guide to burning good quality wood and smokeless fuel following Government update

 February 21, 2020    4 Comments  Advice & Information, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

As part of the Clean Air Strategy the government will ban the most polluting fuels – wet or ’fresh’ wood and coal – next year, and has made clear there are no plans to ban wood burning stoves. Read on to find out how you can easily burn the right wood and mineral fuels.

The Vogue Midi T Highline: a designer stove to suit all requirements

 February 20, 2020    2 Comments  Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The Vogue Midi T Highline creates a stunning focal point wherever it is installed. Featuring a tall log store base with closed front and stylish stainless steel trim, this contemporary stove is both minimalist yet full of presence. Offered as a gas, electric or solid fuel stove, the Highline can suit a huge range of homes and requirements. Read on to see which version will add the perfect centrepiece to your interior.

The Stockton 5 – a classic stove available in solid fuel, gas and electric!

 December 11, 2019    4 Comments  Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Combining elegant detailing with a simple and stylish design, the Stockton 5 is a versatile stove that can suit anything from a country cottage to a luxurious town house. An elegantly arched door window beautifully frames the flame picture, itself framed with subtle beveling and architrave detailing moulded from high quality cast iron. Yet this stove’s styling is also modest enough to tastefully juxtapose contemporary interiors. The Stockton 5’s attractive design is offered in wood burning, gas and electric versions. Read on to see which Stockton 5 will make the perfect addition to your home.

Introducing our new Stockton Ecodesign Wood burning and Multi-fuel Stoves

 November 13, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Our popular Stockton range has long epitomised everything Stovax stoves stand for — stunning aesthetics, durable construction and reliability. Now enhanced with Ecodesign Ready combustion systems and integral heat shields for greater installation versatility, Stockton 3 and 5 stoves sit proudly at the forefront of stove design.

New Studio 1, 2 & 3 Ecodesign Ready Wood Burning Fires

 November 8, 2019    17 Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Stovax Studio Ecodesign Ready fires balance extraordinary presence with high efficiency heating performance. Designed to offer the ultimate in wood burning flame visuals and controllability, this peerless range of contemporary fires will add gravity and style to your interior. Now Ecodesign Ready, they offer a low emission heating solution that surpasses forthcoming air quality requirements.

OUR CAST IRON SAVINGS PROMOTION IS NOW UNDERWAY

 October 8, 2019    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Save up to £/€500 on high quality wood burning and multi-fuel stoves for a limited time only.

Introducing the Chesterfield Wood Burning and Multi-fuel Stove Range

 September 9, 2019    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The epitome of British fire design and engineering, the Chesterfield wood burning and multi-fuel range combines stylish aesthetics with cutting-edge combustion systems to bring you beautiful stoves that offer high efficiency, low emission heating.

5 Stylish wood burning and multi-fuel Ecodesign stoves

 August 30, 2019    No Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

These designer Ecodesign Ready wood burning and multi-fuel stoves offer stunningly contemporary and traditional designs. Each exceeds 2022 Ecodesign air quality standards and will bring a modern and practical heating solution to your home, when burnt with Ready to Burn wood. Thanks to their high heating performance, each is exempt from DEFRA Smoke Control restrictions in towns and cities. Read on to find out more about these elegant, high efficiency stoves.

Wood burning stoves – Real life stories!

 July 16, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

We have had so many beautiful and inspirational real life stories of homeowners with a Stovax wood burning stove in their home. Here are some of this year's case study stories so far. If you would like to share your hearth warming moments with us, get in touch!

Lighten your living room with the Ivory Huntingdon gas range

 June 29, 2019    5 Comments  Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires

Looking for a tasteful twist on the classic stove aesthetic? Our Ivory enamel Huntingdon gas stoves provide style and elegance in equal measure. Stunning flames and true-to-life log-effects combine with realistic glowing embers. The result is all the ambience of a wood burner, at the touch of a button.

Boiler stoves – top 5!

 June 25, 2019    6 Comments  News & Updates

Homeowners looking to supply their own domestic hot water and central heating requirements or augment their existing heating system can choose from a range of contemporary and traditionally styled boiler stoves.

PLEASE NOTE: Stovax no longer produce any boiler stove models, but we do have other wood burning stoves available. Visit our product finder.

Wood Burning Cook Stoves for Simpler Living

 June 14, 2019    2 Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

There are few things more homely on a chilly evening than the crackle of a fire and the comforting smell of cooking. Our range of Stockton Cook stoves combine these two very things.

Wood burning stove accessories to consider

 June 6, 2019    One Comment  News & Updates

Whether you are looking for a log holder or cleaning products for your wood burning stove, we offer a wide range of top quality log burner accessories. For more information about our range of wood burning stove accessories, visit your local retailer.

Wood burning and Multi-fuel stoves for Urban Areas

 May 11, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

With the colder months behind us and the warmest yet to come, burning wood is a great way to stay warm at this this awkward time of the year - when turning on the central heating feels a little over the top. But if you live in a smoke control area, it is important to ensure you are using a DEFRA approved wood burning or multi-fuel stove for heating your home with solid fuels.

Gazco Reflex 75T-2 and 75T-3 Gas Fires are Multi-sided Masterpieces

 March 29, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

These stunning Reflex multi-sided gas fires let you create a two-sided or three-sided fireplace. Side windows allow the flames to be viewed from different angles, creating a unique focal point in your home.

All-new Ecodesign Ready Wood burning Stove Now Available!

 March 26, 2019    No Comments  News & Updates

Presenting the all-new Ecodesign wood burning and multi-fuel stove, the Vogue Midi T Highline! This tall and sleek wood burning stove is the latest addition to join the growing contemporary Vogue wood burning and multi-fuel stove range.

All-new wood burning stoves: Sheraton 5 Wide

 March 22, 2019    4 Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Each Stovax stove is designed to provide both a practical and heating solution and a stunning focal point for your home. But the Sheraton 5 Wide takes things one step further. Read on to find out how the innovative design of these stylish wood burning and multi-fuel stoves translate into stunning flame visuals and high performance heating.

Wood burning Stove – A New Ecodesign Ready Model Now Available!

 March 1, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Elegant styling, ultra clean burning performance and suitable for urban areas. Look no further than the Huntington 25 wood burning and multi-fuel cast iron stove.

How to light the perfect fire quickly and efficiently

 February 22, 2019    No Comments  Advice & Information

With the right technique, you can have almost any stove or fire burning perfectly within a few minutes, letting you kick back and relax as your woodburner warms your home.

Wood burning stove or Inset Fire – 5 Reasons why you need them in your life!

 January 24, 2019    No Comments  Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Adding a wood burning stove or fire to you home not only creates a warming heart for friends and family to gather, there are some other great benefits too! Read on to find out what a log burner can bring to your life…

Your Guide to Choosing a Stove

 April 24, 2018    One Comment  Advice & Information

Here are a few key points that will help you make your decision on a stove to best suit your lifestyle as well as your property.

Which wood to burn?

 March 29, 2018    5 Comments  Advice & Information

There is a growing interest in using wood as a sustainable, renewable, low carbon alternative. With the depletion of fossil fuels, wood is being accepted as a viable energy source that is not only virtually carbon neutral, but also economically feasible. But which wood is best for burning? Ultimately, there are many suitable firewoods to choose from that will burn well.

How to spring clean your woodburner

 March 7, 2018    2 Comments  Advice & Information

It is important to clean your wood burning or multi-fuel stove at the end of periods of use – a good time to do this is when spring months come about and you are using your stove or fire less. Here are our tips on how to service, clean and maintain your stove.

Top Five Reasons to Consider a Stovax Vogue Wood Burning & Multi-fuel Stove

 February 13, 2018    9 Comments  News & Updates

Vogue wood burning and multi-fuel stoves are designed around three core principles: magnificent flame visuals, ultra-clean burning that is suitable for towns and cities, and easy to use controls.

How a wood burning stove can help you this winter

 February 12, 2018    No Comments  Advice & Information

The latest addition to the Stockton range: the Stockton Cook Stove designed for cold winters, a visual statement, as well as the ability to heat food and drink

Stovax appears on Channel 4’s Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke

 January 25, 2018    No Comments  News & Updates

Channel 4's Ugly House to Lovely House visited Mandy's project in Nottingham. She chose a Stovax Studio Duplex Inset Wood Burning Fire to complement her new living space.

Wood burning & Multi-fuel Promotion – Riva Fever returns with up to £250 off!

 August 10, 2017    3 Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

As the summer draws to an end, you are probably planning on ways to keep warm indoors in the coming cooler months.

Stovax Heating Group helps out in the DIY SOS Avening Big Build

 July 12, 2017    One Comment  News & Updates

The Stovax Heating Group supports the BBC’s DIY SOS Big Build in Avening, Gloucester, supplying a wood burning stove to the project

SIA Ecodesign Ready Wood burners

 February 20, 2017    One Comment  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Stovax have embraced the SIA Ecodesign standards, making wood burners which are more environmentally friendly than ever.

Our Hearth Warming Moments: Roundup Part Two

 January 25, 2017    No Comments  Advice & Information, News & Updates

In our second installation of our Hearth Warming Moments Roundup, we meet Artist Residence's Owner, a beautiful Water Tower in Yorkshire and James' Smart House in Oxfordshire, all of which have installed one or more of our log burners.

Stovax features on Martin Roberts’ ‘Home Rule’ radio show on Virgin’s Talk Radio

 January 17, 2017    No Comments  Advice & Information, Electric Stoves & Fires, Gas Stoves & Fires, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Stovax’s Associate Sales Director Martyn Allen spoke to ‘Homes Under the Hammer’ presenter Martin Roberts on his Saturday home improvement programme ‘Home Rule’.

Freestanding Elise: The latest additions to the award winning Elise range

 November 25, 2016    3 Comments  News & Updates

Our new Freestanding Elise models are now available and the perfect centrepiece to brighten up any room. They are Ecodesign compliant and offer the highest heating performance possible.

How to burn wood efficiently

 November 21, 2016    9 Comments  Advice & Information

We've put together some top tips on how to burn wood efficiently this winter.

Expanding the Vogue Range, our two new Ecodesign stoves!

 October 26, 2016    No Comments  News & Updates

This year, Stovax has added to the Vogue range introducing two new sizes; the Small and Medium. They are Ecodesign compliant and offer a range of heat outputs.

Care for your chimney this Chimney Fire Safety Week

 September 5, 2016    4 Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Owning a stove or fire is one of life's pleasures, but as with many things, its important to make sure your appliance is installed safely and maintained well. It’s Chimney Fire Safety Week, a week created to raise awareness of the importance of caring for your chimney, so we have put together some top tips from our experts on how to best avoid damaging your chimney, how to keep safe and enjoy the colder months ahead!

Wood burning stoves – how to choose the right one for your room!

 March 3, 2016    No Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The popularity of wood burning today can probably be attributed to a number of factors, not least the desire for a good looking appliance that will give your home a welcoming atmosphere.

Kiln Dried or Seasoned Logs?

 February 1, 2016    9 Comments  Advice & Information, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

A common question, but first, what is the difference? Technically, there should be no difference, because well-seasoned logs should be properly dried to below 25% moisture content. But in reality, when one buys ‘seasoned firewood’, it often has a much higher reading. How many times have you heard your local supplier saying that the wood has been ‘down’ for over two years, so very dry, but when you burn it, the stove glass blackens and it struggles to burn? This is because the wood has not properly dried

Enjoy a Glowing Hearth this Christmas – by Sarah Beeny

 November 27, 2015    3 Comments  Advice & Information, Mantels, Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

TV Interior Design expert Sarah Beeny discusses some of the key benefits of today's high efficiency wood burning stoves and fires, as well as key tips on styling your fireplace.

Timeless style with the Vogue Midi Wood Burning Stove

 October 30, 2015    3 Comments  News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

The new Stovax Vogue Midi wood burning stove brings style and substance to your home - providing the very latest combustion technology in a refined, modern-traditional package.

Riva Vision Midi Wood Burning and Multi-fuel Stoves – A Brighter Vision of the Future

 October 20, 2015    4 Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Vision Midi wood burning and multi-fuel stoves deliver outstanding heating performance in a stylish, contemporary package and feature a host of optional extras letting you tailor them to your needs.

Wood Burning Stoves: Live Greener by Burning Cleaner

 April 2, 2015    No Comments  Advice & Information, News & Updates

Nothing beats relaxing in the warming, flickering glow of a wood burning stove, whilst knowing that you are helping to reduce your carbon footprint.

A new ‘View’ on Contemporary Wood burning & Multi-fuel stoves

 February 27, 2015    4 Comments  Multi-Fuel Stoves & Fires, News & Updates, Wood Burning Stoves & Fires

Featuring an exceptionally large window, Stovax’s high performance contemporary View range of wood burning and multi-fuel stoves provides an unparalleled view of the rolling flames.


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