What kind of venting do pellet stoves need?
Pellet stoves and inserts are easier to vent than those of any other fuel. They can be either direct vented straight out the wall behind them, or fitted into the venting of a traditional chimney. Pellet vent pipe (or flexible liner for chimneys) is only 3 or 4 inches in diameter. Is it true that burning with wood contributes to pollution and releases toxins into the air of my home? Yes, this is true if you’re burning wood inefficiently. Wood smoke contains hundreds of chemical compounds, many of which have adverse health effects. This is why all older and homemade units should be replaced, and masonry fireplaces fitted with an insert that is EPA certified. Units certified by the Environmental Protection Agency actually burn these toxic gases while generating more heat. Another benefit of this combustion: It helps prevent a build-up of flammable chimney deposits called creosote. Whats the difference between wood stoves made of cast iron and of steel? Cast iron holds heat better than ste
