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What is a Defra Approved Wood Burning Stove?

If you live in a zone of smoke control then it is crucial to buy a DEFRA exempt stove. A DEFRA exempt (or SE) stove permits you to legally burn wood in a smoke-controlled space.

The stoves are tested independently to ensure the lowest emissions possible. Stoves that are certified as such often feature the word 'recommended DEFRA stoves approved' in their name or specification.

Approved for Smoke Controlled Areas

Many people believe that living in a smoke control zone means they cannot use a wood burning fireplace. This is not true. Most cities and large towns are within the smoke control zone, however that doesn't mean you can't use a wooden burning stove. It's just that they must burn authorised fuels in their stove (usually briquettes). The defra burning mdf approved stove is a type of wood-burning stove that has been inspected to ensure it meets certain standards regarding the emissions it emits when burning authorised fuels, and therefore it can be legally used in a Smoke Control Area.

The Defra logo is widely used by the industry and a large number of the stoves that are approved bear SE after their names which means they are smoke exempt. To be able to be SE approved, it must satisfy strict criteria with regards to its emissions and emissions, so you can be assured that when you purchase a DEFRA approved efficient stoves exempt stove you will receive the cleanest and Best DEFRA Stoves burning wood stove on the market.

When you look for a wood-burning stove that is Defra exempt or has SE after its name, you will often find that the manufacturer has done things like ensuring that there enough air inlets on the front of the stove to allow full combustion of the fuel and that the chimney outlet size is adequate to prevent soot build-up. This is crucial because it ensures that smoke from the wood burning stove is not able to escape through the chimney into your home.

A stove that is Defra-approved permits you to install a 5" liner that is compliant with UK building regulations. Non-Defra-approved stoves require a 6" liner.

Stovax is proud to offer a range of Defra-approved stoves and fireplaces, as well as our Ecodesign Ready stoves which have been designed with future standards for air quality in mind. A large portion of our approved stoves can also be used conjunction with a smoke-control system for homes located in Smoke Control Zones. They can be utilized to burn a variety of non-smokeless fuels, such as fire logs.

Approved for Smokeless Fuels

The only stove that can be used inside a smoke-control zone is one that is a DEFRA approved wood burner, also referred to by the name DEFRA exempt. This stove should be used for solid fuel, which is wood, preferably well-seasoned. They are tested by the government to ensure that they don't generate excessive amounts of smoke and are able to be used with 'authorized fuels (coal only).

The difference between a DEFRA-approved stove and one that isn't approved is usually very small. Many modern stoves can easily be converted to DEFRA certified by an approved kit supplied by the manufacturer and fitted in a matter of minutes. This is because the Defra approved stove must undergo rigorous tests and must be restricted in the amount of smoke it can produce.

To ensure that these restrictions are maintained during testing the stove needs to be capable of limiting the combustion air supply so that it does not exhaust itself of oxygen, which can cause it to smoke. This is accomplished by an opening mechanism that lets a small amount air into the firebox while it is burning. It is usually hidden inside the stove or underneath the base of the firebox.

Stove World UK offers a large selection of DEFRA approved stoves from the top manufacturers in the country, including Stovax, Arada and Burley. These are available in a vast variety of styles and colors. Pick from a variety of Ecodesign stoves, which are designed to meet future demands for air quality.

Smoke Control Areas are usually located in large cities and towns and you can look up the website of your local authority to determine if your area is classed as such. It is crucial to buy a DEFRA approved British stoves-approved stove if you reside in a smoke-controlled zone. This will allow you to avoid being fined by the local authority. If you burn coal or any other solid fuels using a non approved stove, you may be fined PS300.

Approved for Wood

A DEFRA approved wood stove also called a smoke exempt stove, is a device that can be utilized in a Smoke Control Area when burning wood. The stove will be stamped with the Defra approved logo or have an 'SE' in its name which means that it is able to be used in smoke controlled areas when burning approved fuels only, in this case wood.

A lot of older wood stoves emit large amounts of particulate matter, which can lead to or worsen asthma attacks, respiratory problems and heart problems. It is therefore essential to buy a wood stove that is compliant with the strict emission standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Look for the "EPA 2020 Certified Label" which means that the stove is in compliance with the emission limits currently in place.

If you buy a stove that isn't EPA-certified and you live in a smoking area, you'll need to renew the certification before you can use the stove. It can be costly and time-consuming, however it is legally required. Homeowners who sell a home with wood stoves that are not certified may also be subject to tax credits or fines that relate to the clean air.

With a kit or an adjustment made by the installer, most modern stoves can become Defra-approved. This is due to the primary difference between a DEFRA approved stove and those that aren't is the combustion air management system that controls how much air passes through the stove in normal operation. The modifications are usually made on the underside of the firebox or in the base.

Certain manufacturers make two types of wood stove. One is DEFRA stoves installation-approved and the other is not. This is due to the process of running a stove through the strict Defra tests is very expensive and to offset some of the costs, they will sell the non-approved version at a lower price. The DEFRA approved version will have been subjected to the modification of combustion air performed as part of the testing procedure.

Approved Gas

Before the Clean Air Acts were brought in residential homes could burn any kind of fuel they wanted, which resulted in huge amounts of smoke emissions and health problems. To combat this, Defra established Smoke Control Areas. This means that residential homes can not produce any smoke except if their wood burners and multifuel stoves were Defra-approved to allow burning only approved materials like manufactured smokeless coke and anthracite.

Defra approved SE (Smoke-Exempt) Stoves have been put through rigorous testing in order to prove they can burn authorised fuels cleanly in a Smoke Control Zone. They accomplish this by using the latest technology for combustion that continually delivers a minimum amount of secondary air to the firebox to ensure that even if the stove is operating with fuels that are authorised, such as anthracite or manufactured smokeless coals, it can still comply with the regulations of Defra for Smoke Control Areas.

The Stove Yard has a large selection of Defra-approved stoves which are perfect for those who reside in a smoke control zone and require a brand new fireplace that burns wood. We have a wide range of Defra-approved stoves. These include traditional models, modern and inset from top brands like Stovax. Arada, Burley, and AGA.

The good news is there is no visual difference between a stove approved by Defra and a stove that is not approved. However the models that are Defra-approved have a few features designed to ensure they burn cleaner. They usually have an aesthetically different grate and air vents and on gas models, they might have a slightly smaller flue outlet.

A Defra Approved Stove will almost always have 5" flue outlet (125mm). This means that you can choose a smaller stainless steel twin wall flexible liner that is less expensive than a 6" (150mm). This is useful when installing a Defra-approved wood burning stove in an older or non-standard chimney stack. It can save money on re-lining a larger diameter chimney liner.