A wood burning stove is a not uncommon commodity in a UK home, with over a million-and-a-half people in ownership of one to help them stay warm during the cold nights of winter, Leicestershire Live reports. But with a recent increase in people switching to solid fuel alternatives to heat their home, the recent law changes regarding wood burning stoves have slipped under the radar.
The new clean air regulations and appliance exemptions owners now have to comply with can be somewhat confusing. And in 2022, new laws meant the type of log burner one can purchase and what you fill it with is important if you are to avoid a hefty fine.
The scrutiny on wood burners are justifiable as they are linked to nearly half of people's exposure to cancer-causing chemicals found in air pollution particles in urban areas. Despite once being considered an eco-friendly heating solution, trees are not being planted at a rate to keep up with the amount of CO2 released by burning them.
