Save Money Using a Wood Burning Stove

By susan_a362 (Guest Post)

We had a 'soapstone' woodburning stove. It was purchased used from a dealer. It was expensive, however it has endearing qualities. Looks like marble in choice of colors. Catalytic converter burns the smoke and can be used in Denver on no-burn days. The doors are double glass and never need to be cleaned - the heat cleans the glass. Best, you can sit on it, or not worry about kids burning themselves! It is very heavy, though. Sold our house - hope to buy another one someday.

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Jo Bodey

I don't think you're a nervous ninny Rosalie! Treated pine is injected with arsenic and, here in Western Australia where many people have woodstoves, it is a big no-no to burn treated wood because of the fumes given off.

Regards

Jo

By Rosalie (Guest Post)

Please be careful about burning TREATED lumber. It is better not to do it. Treated lumber can give off noxious fumes when burned. No matter how well the stove is ventilated.

Just call me a nervous ninny.