1. Misconception: All wood burns the same
Reality: Different wood types have different burning properties. To get the most out of your wood fire use hardwoods like Red Gum, Yellow Box, Ironbark, Jarrah and Wandoo for more info see our article “ What Contributes to ‘Good Wood’ for a Wood Fire?”
2. Misconception: All smoke means the fire is working
Reality: Thick, dark smoke indicates an incomplete combustion which means your fire isn’t burning efficiently. A proper burning fire produces minimal, light coloured smoke.
3. Misconception: All wood burners are efficient
Reality: In Australia, We have strict emission standards. A wood heater installed prior to August 8th, 2019 may need to be upgraded to meet the Australian Standards. All Scandia wood heaters meet the Australian Standards – look for the Burnwise information (as pictured) on each product page.
4. Misconception: burning wood increases the Carbon Dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
Reality: Wood burning can be carbon-neutral when sustainably managed. The CO2 released from burning wood is offset by the CO2 absorbed by the trees during their growth.
5. Misconception: fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas are renewable unlike wood.
Reality: Wood is a renewable resource. Trees can be replanted and managed sustainably to provide a continuous supply of wood for heating.
