WOOD IS GOOD - HEATING WITH WOOD

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Heating with wood

Sustainability and climate protection are issues of enormous importance to us all. The use of firewood makes a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gases.

The most natural way to heat

Sustainability and climate protection are issues of paramount importance to us all. Both as manufacturers and as consumers, we are responsible for the conscious selection and use of energy resources. The intelligent and sustainable use of natural, renewable raw materials such as wood as a renewable energy source, in combination with energy-efficient heating systems, contributes to compliance with ambitious climate protection targets and low emissions. The use of firewood saves millions of tons of CO₂ in Europe and makes a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gases.

750,000 years BC
40,000 years BC
1946
Today

750,000 years BC

In the beginning, humans only saw fire when lightning struck, i.e. as soon as trees or grass caught fire. Homo erectus was the first human to use fire for his own purposes.

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In the beginning, humans only saw fire when lightning struck, i.e. as soon as trees or grass caught fire. Homo erectus was the first human to use fire for his own purposes.

40,000 years BC

The use of fire in hearths began. This new skill was like a technical revolution at the time. Man moved a good deal further towards independence.

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The use of fire in hearths began. This new skill was like a technical revolution at the time. Man moved a good deal further towards independence.

1946

In 1946, Friedrich Schiedel founded his own company under the name "Erbacher Bauwaren". Schiedel was "literally founded with two borrowed shovels and a borrowed wheelbarrow", as he used to say, and so the first Schiedel chimney was built to control fires and flues.

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In 1946, Friedrich Schiedel founded his own company under the name "Erbacher Bauwaren". Schiedel was "literally founded with two borrowed shovels and a borrowed wheelbarrow", as he used to say, and so the first Schiedel chimney was built to control fires and flues.

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Today

Schiedel is Europe's leading manufacturer of highly efficient chimney systems and offers integrated ventilation and stove systems based on sound experience. Schiedel stands for durable and well-engineered complete systems, intelligent installation solutions and individual service.

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Schiedel is Europe's leading manufacturer of highly efficient chimney systems and offers integrated ventilation and stove systems based on sound experience. Schiedel stands for durable and well-engineered complete systems, intelligent installation solutions and individual service.

Advantages of heating with wood

Heating with wood has many advantages. Not only is wood a renewable resource, it has a high energy value, a low emission factor and is efficient. It also helps to reduce emissions from wood combustion in households, among other things.

Holz als erneuerbare Ressource (CO2 = CO2)

Renewable resource

Wood is a renewable resource that only releases as much carbon dioxide (CO₂) when burned as it does during the natural decomposition process in the forest or as much as the tree has absorbed from the atmosphere during its growth.

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High energy value

Firewood has a high energy value. Oak, for example: While it has a residual wood moisture content of approx. 15 - 20%, its calorific value is 4.2 kWh per kilogram.

Low emission factor

The impact of air pollution on our health and our environment is so enormous that air pollution is the second biggest environmental problem after climate change. Compared to other energy sources, firewood has a low emission factor with a very low primary energy factor of 0.2.

Reducing emissions from wood combustion

Wood burning in households with old stoves and open fires contribute significantly more to environmental pollution than modern stoves. Old stoves are part of the problem, new stoves are part of the solution. In the graph, the abbreviation TSP stands for Total Suspended Particles.

Efficiency

Today's technology from Schiedel can dramatically increase stove efficiency by up to 86% while reducing emissions by 2/3 compared to older inefficient stoves. While old and inefficient single stoves and open fires exacerbate the problem, new technologies offer clean and efficient options. We could drastically reduce emissions if consumers do both: replace old appliances and use only the highest quality dry wood.

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The European forest is growing

30% of annual forest growth remains in the forest. The European forest area is increasing by the area of a soccer pitch every minute, so the potential for carbon capture will increase in the coming decades.

Use of the entire tree

Sustainable use of the entire tree: Wood as a raw material is not only a great source of energy and heat, but is also suitable for use in building structures or for the manufacture of wooden furniture.

Europakarte

European climate protection targets

In addition to energy saving, the EU is focusing on renewable energies such as biomass and wood in particular. Our energy systems must become free of fossil fuels. The EU plans to expand renewable energies to at least 30% by 2030.

The right choice of firewood

Hardwood is more suitable for use in a wood-burning stove than softwood. Softwood has a high resin content and therefore a shorter burning time. These four types of wood are ideal for combustion - beech, oak, birch and spruce.

Oak

Oak is a robust and durable wood that has a dark brown color and a characteristic, coarse grain. It is heavy and has a dense structure. Oak gives off a pleasant scent when burned. However, it can be difficult to work with due to its density and heaviness.

Spruce

Spruce is a soft coniferous wood with a light, yellowish-white color and an even grain. It is light and soft, which makes it easier to work with or transport. Spruce burns quickly and produces a high flame, but has a lower heat output than harder firewood such as oak or beech.

Beech

Beech is a hard hardwood with a light to dark brown color and a fine to medium grain. It is robust, durable and has a high density, which makes it a good firewood. Beech burns slowly and evenly and has a good heat output. It also has a pleasant smell when burned. It is often used for its durability and appearance in interior design and construction.

Birch

Birch is a soft hardwood with a light, whitish to yellowish-brown color and a fine grain. It has a lower density than harder woods such as beech or oak and is light and soft, which makes it easier to work with and transport. Birch burns quickly and produces a high flame.

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Always use regional woods

Make sure that the firewood comes from regional forests and from sustainable forestry. In this way, you are supporting environmental protection and acting sustainably. The best firewood has been dried for over a year and has a residual moisture content of 15-20%. As damp/fresh firewood is heavier than well-seasoned firewood, you also get less wood for your money.

Brennholz Länge: 25 und 30 cm / Umfang 25 cm

The right size of firewood

Choosing the right firewood is crucial for its calorific value. The size of the logs should match the size of the stove. For most wood-burning stoves, this means a log length of between 25 and 30 cm, while the circumference should not exceed 25 cm.

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