Benefits of a Wood-Burning Fireplace

It’s wonderful that some things never change, like the splendor of sunsets and the welcome coolness of fall after a hot summer. Appreciation for the benefits of a wood-burning fireplace is also an enduring sentiment. One generation after another prefers to burn wood in a fireplace, though gas heating appliances have their conveniences. Read on to learn more about the enjoyments and advantages of a wood-burning fireplace. If new insights convince you to schedule the installation of a new wood-fueled heating appliance or other chimney sweep services, contact Dubuque Fireplace & Patio.

Least Expensive Fuel

Finding ways to cut the cost of living is a new national pastime, and wood-burning fireplaces can help in that struggle. As fuel for fireplaces, wood is the cheapest and most easily accessible. Unlike gas, the cost of firewood is relatively stable. For those who have treed acreage, the only cost of fuel for a wood-burning fireplace is the labor involved to cut, haul, split, and store the wood.

A Favorite Focal Point

Nothing in a room draws attention quite as naturally as a wood-burning fireplace. While they stand out above all other architectural features, wood-burning fireplaces offer far more than eye-pleasing appeal. The benefits of a wood-burning fireplace include spending time with loved ones in the glow of a crackling fire. It’s the ideal spot to gather and create memories.

Firewood is Earth-Friendly

Wood is a renewable, sustainable resource and is, therefore, earth-friendly. Unbeknownst to many, harvesting wood is less taxing on the environment than other sources of energy that rely on fossil fuels. Strangely enough, it can be a bit controversial to say so, but wood is indeed a carbon-neutral fuel. Whether a tree is burned in a fireplace or decomposes naturally, the same amount of carbon dioxide is emitted into the environment.

Perfect in a Power Outage

In a ranking of states with the fewest power outages, Iowa came in at #6 in 2021—the same year power outages caused devastation during Winter Storm Uri in Texas and four other southern states. Though the area escaped Uri’s icy blasts, Dubuque residents are pretty familiar with extreme winter weather. Power outages are always a possibility in frigid conditions. Providing warmth, light, and a place to cook despite power outages is among the greatest benefits of wood-burning fireplaces.

Ambiance

When it comes to creating ambiance, a wood-burning fireplace dominates in a highly pleasing way. Just as substantial as but quite the opposite of a proverbial 800-pound gorilla in a room, the feelings stirred by a wood fire are things few would want to ignore for purposes of comfort or convenience. Between the aroma, the crackling wood, and the dancing firelight produced by wood-burning fireplaces, the vibe is a universal delight every winter.

The NFI-certified chimney sweeps at Dubuque Fireplace & Patio appreciate the enduring benefits of a wood-burning fireplace. Their primary role is to ensure safety when you use your solid-fuel heating appliance. We offer fireplace installation, chimney inspections, fireplace remodels, all maintenance services for gas and wood-burning fireplaces, and much more. Schedule an appointment with Dubuque Fireplace & Patio by calling 563-582-5156 or by reaching out via our online contact form today.