Here you will find articles on current topics relating to the element of fire and the versatile stoves from CERA Design
Environmentally friendly heating with wood
The combustion of wood is a chemical process that is similar to the decomposition of wood in nature, but far more rapid. When performed correctly, heating with wood is therefore the most environmentally compatible heating method.
Wood is a renewable resource. Wood that is not suitable for industrial processing is used for firewood. If it were not burned, the wood would slowly rot in the forest. Therefore, heating with wood is environmentally neutral. One cubic meter of beech or oak, air-dried, corresponds to the heating capacity of over 200 liters of heating oil.
Calorific values vary depending on the type of wood. Softwood should not be burned in stoves because of its high resin content, which tends to form soot.
Important: Stoves must be adapted to the premises in order to achieve optimum performance. The rule of thumb is: for every kW of heating power, approximately eight to ten square meters of living space can be heated with a ceiling height of 2.50 meters.
Wood – logs or pellets?
When used correctly, heating with wood is one of the most environmentally compatible heating methods – this applies to both logs and handy pellets.
As a renewable resource, wood is only processed into firewood if it is not suitable for industrial further processing. If it were not used as firewood, it would simply rot slowly in the forest. Therefore, heating with wood – whether as a log or pellet – is an environmentally neutral method.
So much heat with wood
One cubic meter of beech or oak corresponds to the heating capacity of over 200 liters of heating oil. The condition for this is that the wood has the correct degree of dryness and is therefore ideally felled in winter and stored for two years. The wood should be allowed to breathe and only be protected from rain and snow by a cover at the top. Up to 900 degrees of heat are then generated in a wood fire. A correct and sufficient supply of oxygen is crucial for an optimum combustion process. Primary air when lighting the stove and secondary air supply during the burning phase create the right conditions and guarantee sustainable warmth under environmentally friendly conditions.
The garden also benefits from heating with wood
Only 0.2 to 2 percent of the wood remains as ash after the combustion process. If this is light gray or white, it is a sign of optimum combustion and at the same time good for the garden: ash from natural and chunky logs contains minerals and is therefore suitable for fertilizing.
Lots of heat for little money
One cubic meter of wood corresponds to approximately 525 kg and costs (depending on the region, quantity, log length, or wood type) between 70 and over 140 euros. With a price per kg of approx. 15 to 25 cents, a room measuring 32 m², for example, can be heated for about one hour.
Pellets – clean and convenient
For those who want it clean and convenient, pellets are the first choice. Pellets consist of compressed wood – 6 to 8 mm thick and up to approx. 4 cm long. The raw materials are sawdust, wood shavings, or other residues that occur during wood processing. These residues are pressed and shaped under high pressure.
How much do pellets cost?
One kilo of pellets corresponds to the calorific value of half a liter of heating oil. However, the costs are significantly lower than those of the liquid competition as well as gas. Compared to wood, pellets are easier to handle, but more expensive due to the necessary processing steps – yet they are more practical in use.
Pellets: As environmentally friendly as pure wood
The combustion of pellets is CO2-neutral. When pellets burn, only as much carbon dioxide is released as the tree previously absorbed and stored during growth. The sulfur dioxide emissions produced during combustion are also lower than with oil and gas. Since this gas contributes significantly to the formation of acid rain, pellet combustion makes a major contribution to the protection of forests. Furthermore, the production of pellets has a positive effect on the structures of the region of origin, as it creates and secures long-term jobs from forestry to the service sector.
Whether logs or pellets – in the end, it is also a matter of personal taste.
Storage stoves: Enjoy long-lasting warmth
Cozy warmth combined with high-quality elegance – that is what storage stoves from CERA DESIGN stand for.
Thanks to the innovative heat conduction system with integrated fireclay core, which is common to all CERA DESIGN storage stoves, they heat sustainably and provide noticeable warmth for many hours after the burning process. For even longer heat storage, the integrated convection air openings on storage stoves can also be closed. This can be done in no time at all, as the storage stoves from CERA DESIGN are just as easy to operate as all other CERA stoves.
Many advantages combined in one stove
Storage stoves have low air and dust circulation. The renewable resource wood serves as their fuel. All stove models are made from carefully selected and high-quality materials and feature sophisticated technology as well as extensive equipment at the latest state of development. In the Divino series from CERA DESIGN, the combustion process can be further optimized with the IQ-Airmatic combustion air control – economically and with low emissions.
Advantages of CERA storage stoves
- Excellent long-term heat storage
- Healthy radiant heat
- Fireclay bricks up to 12 cm thick
- Only 8-9 kg of wood for up to 12 hours of heat emission
- Low air and dust circulation
- Closable convection air openings
- Ideally suited for allergy sufferers
- Low maintenance effort
- Up to 210 kg of storage mass
- Time-delayed heat emission
Everything about heating with stoves
Stoves from CERA DESIGN combine perfect technology and elegant design with stove equipment that meets the highest safety and environmental requirements.
High-quality materials and perfect workmanship of CERA stoves, as well as CERA combustion technology, are decisive for a safe combustion process. All CERA DESIGN stoves offer technical perfection and optimum workmanship.
Clean combustion is the typical feature of all CERA stoves.
While open fireplaces were frequently used in the past, more functional and technically advanced closed stoves are the trend today. The combustion chamber, which remains visible, is separated from the living space by a fireproof glass pane. This means higher safety and more efficiency. Flying sparks are safely contained within the combustion chamber. Children and animals in particular are protected in this way and can also enjoy the cozy warmth of the stove.
Cozy warmth with sophisticated technology
The healthy indoor climate that a good stove has over any other heating system is created by the perfect interaction of radiant heat and convection heat. The radiant heat of the fire is released into the surroundings via the viewing glass and the stove casing. Convection heat is conducted via air currents and warms the surrounding room very quickly. High-quality steel allows CERA to achieve a light and delicate construction. The elegant designs of CERA stoves also ensure a visual presentation of the element of fire at the highest level. Due to various models, colors, and technologies, CERA DESIGN offers maximum flexibility on the way to your individual dream model.