22 - Friday, December 2, 1988 - North Shore News

AGE-OLD FUEL, NEW TECHNOLOGY
Consider heating with wood

THE ENERGY crisis of the mid-
1970s is behind us, but high fuel
prices are here now and even
higher prices are likely to follow.
That has lead a growing number of
Canadians to explore the potential
for heating their homes with wood.

Energy-efficient wood-burning
stoves are now available in a wide
variety of designs, including tradi-
tional-looking equipment that has
all the benefits of modern techno-
logy. Homeowners interested in
heating with wood are almost cer-
tain to find an appliance that mat-
ches their decor.

Appearance is importent, but it
is only one of many considerations
when purchasing wood-burning
equipment. In fact, before you
even begin to look at appliances
you should ensure that you have
access to a secure, reasonably pric-
ed wood supply.

If you do, and vou are willing to
devote the extra time and attention
required to operate a safe and effi-
cient system, you'll find that
heating with wood can be a rewar-
ding experience in terms of com-
fort, esthetics and cost.

Selecting the appropriate
wood-burning appliance for your
needs will probably require some
research and comparative shop-
ping. You'll find that proper in-
stalation of wood-heating equip-
ment is expensive; obviously, it
costs more to install a central
heating system than a freestanding
stove. Also, central heating
systems do not lend themselves to
self-installation.

Wood stoves and furnaces range
in price from a few hundred to
several thousand dollars, and an
approved chimney system can cost
more than the appliance.

Wood-burning appliances come
in a variety of types, shapes and
sizes. They include space heaters,
pellet-burning stoves, cookstoves,
forced-air wood furnaces, boilers,
add-on furnaces and boilers, and
dual-fuel furnaces. The equipment
you select will depend largely on
the role you intend it to play in the
home.

Spend some time becoming fa-
miliar with the various options.
With sufficient information about
your heating requirements and the
proposed location of the ap-
pliance, an informed dealer can
usuaily recommend the ap-
propriate type and size of equip-
ment for your needs.

It is important to buy equipment
that has been tested and labelled to
the standards of the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) or
the Underwriters Laboratories of
Canada (ULC).

Before you purchase any
equipment, check with your in-
surance agent about coverage.
Some companiés charge higher
premiums for homes equipped
with wood-burning appliances.

The chimney is as important as
the heater itself. Unless you are an

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accomplished do-1t-yourselfer,
completely familiar with local
building and fire codes, and have
access to advice from a specialized
heating appliance dealer, your
chimney should be installed by a
professional, preferably inside the
house rather than on an exterior
wall.

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Proper installation is only the
first step toward safe operation.
You should also have the chimney
inspected regularly and cleaned
when necessary.

Wood-burning heating ap-
pliances require more maintenance
See Heating
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