Franco Belge Stoves
The Environment
We all have an obligation to the environment and it's future. Making informed energy decisions now will reflect in the environment in the years to come. Whether we put another log onto the fire or turn the central heating up a couple of degrees has an impact on the environment beyond just keeping us warm. The government have promised to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by the year 2050. By installing a Franco Beige woodburning stove, you will be able to do your part in helping the environment, (see chart below)
Why use firewood?
Wood is environmentally friendly as it consumes more Carbon Dioxide whilst growing than it emits during burning. It is also one of the very few fuels that is renewable in our lifetime. Most other sources of power come from fossil fuels - these take thousands of years to evolve and are being consumed faster than they can be replenished by nature.
Efficiency
Woodburning is highly efficient - a modern electricity generating power station is in fact 20% less efficient at producing energy than your Franco Beige stove
Wood As a renewable fuel
If using wood from a sustainable source, the pruning and harvesting of overgrown woodlands not only provides fuel for woodstoves but also promotes the growth of healthy trees than can absorb up to three times as much CO2 as is released when the wood is burned. Because of this fact, The Carbon Trust recognise that wood is the only "zero rated" fuel available. The following chart formulated by The Carbon Trust gives examples of how many Kg of CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere from the average family home in the UK. (for more information on The Carbon Trust please visit their web site www.thecarbontrust.co.uk)
Seasoning and storing logs
Franco Beige are conscious of the environmental issues effecting our world. We recommend that you burn seasoned wood purchased from a sustainable forest management scheme. Because trees contain a lot of water; freshly cut logs will contain about 50% water and will be difficult to burn. Wood felled during one winter should be seasoned over the following summer The logs should be cut to the required lengths and stored outside but under cover so they are protected from rain. If possible, it is always best to season the wood for two years before burning to enable the moisture content to be reduced to about 20%. If using wood with a higher moisture content, tar will be produced during the burning process.
Wood and its effect on your local environment
Firewood management can create rural employment, increase revenue and play a major part in reversing rural decline. By thinning and coppicing, traditional woodland management can be re-established. It is a decline of this type of practice that has led to the loss of some of our most attractive British woodland and the wildlife that relies upon it.
The Belfort is one of the most popular stoves in our range - with compact size and low flue outlet, but high (up to 4.5 Kws) heat output. It is well suited to smaller living rooms or even as a secondary heat source in, for example, a dining room or snug. The wide range of elegant enamel finishes or traditional matt black stove paint will ensure that the Belfort will complement your particular decor. With the optional boiler you and your family can be sure of a constant supply of hot water on tap.
The Montfort is the latest model in our range of top quality multifuel stoves. The classic yet modern styling lends itself to a huge range of settings, whilst the heat output of up to 5 Kws is enough for some of the harshest winters. With up-to-date features such as a powerful airwash system, extra wide door opening and large ceramic glass, the Montfort is available in a range of deep, durable enamel colour finishes and traditional matt black, greatly adding to the appeal of this versatile stove.
- All cost iron construction for maximum heat transfer
- Powerful airwash system for cleaner glass
- Ability to burn either wood or solid fuel
- External riddling grate
- Top or rear flue outlet
- Retains heat long after the fire has expired
- Ideal for heating small to medium sized rooms
The Savoy
The Savoy, with a massive ceramic glass door panel and sophisticated airwash system, provides a view of the fire second to none. With a heat output of up to 8 Kws the Savoy is powerful enough to heat most rooms but its compact dimensions make it suitable for a wide range of applications. With full multifuel capability, the Savoy can also be fitted with an optional glass lined boiler to provide your family's hot water needs.
• All cast iron construction for maximum heat transfer
• The largest ceramic glass door panel for a stove of this size
• Powerful airwash system for cleaner glass
• Ability to bum either wood or solid fuel
• Top or rear flue outlet
• Retains heat long after the fire has expired
• Suited to a large range of rooms and installations
• Also available with additional side loading door
• Brass finish door option available
The Limousin
The Limousin
is the latest multifuel stove in the Franco Beige range, capable of producing up to lOkw of heat output. With a sophisticated airwash system to help keep the large glass door clear of deposits, you will always enjoy a perfect view of the fire. The Limousin will happily burn both wood and smokeless fuels and will even accept logs up to 50cm long by using the convenient side loading door. The stove is supplied with both top and rear flue connections allowing straightforward installation in a large range of situations. As with all Franco Beige stoves the Limousin is manufactured from premium grade cast iron for maximum heat transfer and many years of reliable service.
• All cast iron construction for maximum heat transfer
• High I OKw output for heating larger rooms
• Powerful airwash system for cleaner glass
• Ability to burn either wood or solid fuel
• Top or rear flue outlet
• Side loading door allows longer logs to be burned
• Steel hot water boiler option available
• Brass finish door option available
The Ardennes
With its classic double door styling the Ardennes is the perfect woodburning stove for creating a wonderful real fire atmosphere wherever it is installed. The attractive lattice style doors can be opened out fully for a clear view of the crackling fire, or closed for greater efficiency and that traditional stove charm. Equipped with a tertiary baffle for cleaner emissions and a cleaner environment, an advanced airwash system to help keep the ceramic glass panels clear of unsightly deposits and fixed grate with easily removed ashpan, the Ardennes is a stove that has the style to grace the finest of fireplaces.
• All cast iron construction for maximum heat transfer
• High I I k.w output ideal for heating larger rooms
• Powerful airwash system for cleaner glass
• Fixed grate
• Top or rear flue outlet
• Retains heat long after the fire has expired
• Stove can be operated with the doors either open or dosed
• Tertiary baffle for cleaner emissions - helping to protect the environment
With it's stunning continental styling, the Parisienne brings a special charm to any room. Available in three sizes and three colourways the Parisienne is the ideal heating solution for a conservatory, hallway or freestanding in the living room. Intricate enamel detailing really brings this stove to life, whilst a heat output of up to 7 KWs is enough keep you warm and cosy during the coldest nights.
The Parisienne is manufactured to Franco Beige's impeccable standards using only the finest cast iron to ensure reliable service for many years to come, the high gloss enamel finishes are easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
• Requires stainless steel adaptor to suit continental flue sizing
• Outputs from 3 to 7 Kws
• Ability to burn either wood or solid fuel
• Rear flue outlet
• Top loading door allows longer logs to be burned
• Attractive 3 legged continental styling
• 3 sizes all available in 4 distinctive colour options
Elegant styling,-choice of finish and great attention to detail make the newly updated Camargue stand out amongst traditional cast iron stoves. Add to this a side loading door to make easy work of loading longer logs, an output of up to 10 Kws and our special airwash system designed to help keep the glass door clear of smoke deposits - and you not only have a focal point for any room but a thoroughly reliable source for heating, even during the coldest winter nights.
• All cast iron construction for maximum heat transfer
• Powerful airwash system for cleaner glass
• Ability to burn either wood or solid fuel
• Luxurious enamel or traditional black finishes
• High heat output for larger rooms
• Side loading door - ideal for longer logs
• Elegant styling creates a visual centrepiece