How Do Wood Inserts Work?
Situated at the southern tip of Vancouver Island the city of Victoria, British Columbia enjoys the most moderate climate in Canada. Residents take advantage of many outdoor activities from kayaking, surfing, sailing, year round golfing or hiking one of the many parks and trails available.
Home to the province’s capital, Victoria’s Inner Harbour, cruise ship terminal, panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker this city is a tourist destination.
When the days bring cooler temperatures to Victoria BC residents, Flametech Heating is there to keep your homes warm and comfortable.
One option is to install a wood stove insert and stainless liner system. Fireplace inserts are like wood stoves, but are designed to be installed within the firebox of an existing masonry fireplace. Once the chimney has been inspected and cleaned of any debris or creosote, a chimney liner is installed within the existing masonry chimney to vent the insert’s emissions outdoors, and improve performance and safety. Wood fireplace inserts greatly reduce the emissions produced compared to conventional fireplaces and, unlike conventional fireplaces, are able to effectively transfer heat to the house.
Because of the enclosed design, an insert increases the efficiency of burning wood, helping you extract the most heat for the least cost. The outer shell ensures that most of the heat from the firebox is delivered to the room instead of being released into the masonry structure. A decorative faceplate covers the space between the insert body and the fireplace opening.
Most wood-burning inserts also include a fan to circulate the warm air around the firebox back into the room for even more efficiency. Inserts can heat between 1,000-3,000 sq. ft., depending on their size.
FlameTech is a BBB accredited business and offers free estimates to help find a system to suit your needs. Call FlameTech Heating in Victoria, British Columbia providing sales and service for your free estimate and complimentary evaluation of your home heating needs.
