Have you ever worn only a T-shirt at a height of 3,000 metres in winter without getting cold? That’s because of the heat of the sun’s rays. Fireplaces and stoves also emit radiant heat and create a healthy indoor climate and a sense of well-being.
Nowadays it is easy to heat every room in a house using central heating, but in the past old-fashioned stoves created a more pleasant and healthy indoor climate. Radiators produce convection heat rather than pleasant radiant heat. The air in the room is heated, rises, cools down when it reaches the ceiling and then "falls" to the ground. This results in draughts, dry air and dust, causing people with allergies to suffer. In addition, there are often wide variations in the temperature within the room. Instead of keeping a cool head, people often have cold feet.
Radiant heat and insulation
Of course, everyone enjoys the comfort of a fully heated house. For this reason, central heating will continue to be an essential feature of our homes. However, more and more people are opting for a modern fireplace or stove and the positive effects of radiant heat. Burning wood will save you money when compared with conventional heating and you will be less dependent on fossil fuels. You also don’t need to worry about the cold penetrating from outside the house, as the heat losses through double-glazed windows are negligible. Make the most of the efficient heating provided by a modern fireplace or stove and enjoy the flickering flames that can be seen through the glass-ceramic panel or door.
