The chances are that 99.9% of the images you see regarding wood-burning stoves relate to a house. You can very quickly appreciate the ambience, the atmosphere and the relaxed feel about the place. However, did you know there are numerous other locations in which both wood-burning and multifuel stoves are very popular?
We will now take a look at some of the more obvious and perhaps less obvious locations for that wood-burning stove.
Barges
The barge stove market is a lot bigger than many people would ever imagine. Stove manufacturer Morso has proven to be extremely popular amongst barge owners creating a very lucrative niche market. It would appear that the size and the power of some of the relatively small Morso stoves make a perfect fit for that barge home.
Boats
Small boats, medium boats and large boats, all of them are potential markets for wood-burning and multifuel stoves. There is obviously a need to ensure that installations are carried out by professionals but done correctly the risks are minimal. Who would have thought, enjoying that life on the ocean waves with your own wood-burning stove!
Cabins
Log cabins, corrugated sheet cabins and any other type of cabin you can think of, these are also interesting markets for niche stove manufacturers. It is safe to say that log cabins are the perfect fit for a wood-burning stove, adding to the feel of the place, the rustic look and the laid-back enjoyable lifestyle.
Caravans
When considering the caravan stove market we are more looking towards the static caravan sector where they can be akin to mobile homes. With caravan parks often surrounded by woods and trees this must surely be the perfect scenario for a wood-burning stove enthusiasts? Home from home? Wood from the woods!
Conservatories
While conservatories are heat traps in the summertime they can often be fairly chilly in the winter evenings. So, could you imagine anything better than a ripiroaring wood-burning stove pumping out deep seated heat creating an atmosphere like the summertime? Well, the type of machines suitable for a conservatory is huge thereby offering the option of different heat capacity machines not to mention traditional/contemporary styles.
Holiday cottages
Furnished holiday cottages are becoming extremely popular as a very useful alternative to buy to let investments which are heavily taxed. Offering your clients the option to get away from it all for a few days and enjoy the rustic countryside lifestyle, does it get any better? There are very few holiday cottages today which don’t boast a wood-burning stove in fact many holidaymakers expect it as a matter of course. Make sure you don’t disappoint them!
Mobile homes
Like boats and other “moving homes” it is imperative that mobile home stoves are fitted correctly by a qualified professional. That is not to say this is not possible, this is a large market, but it is important to get a suitable stove and fit it correctly. No more hooking up to the electric for your heating, no need for expensive gas, simply throw a few logs on the wood-burning stove and you are up and running!
Sheds
Some call it a shed, some a man cave, but what we know is the addition of a wood-burning stove can have you spending hours in there. Forget the gardening, forget the office work, simply kick-off those shoes and relax. You will be surprised to learn how easy it is to fit a wood-burning stove into a garden shed. Where did I put those keys to the garden shed?
Conclusion
This has probably opened your eyes to the array of different options available when looking to utilise modern day wood-burning/multi-fuel stoves. From a barge to a holiday home, shed to a conservatory, the options are pretty much endless. It all comes down to safety but at the end of the day it all comes down to safety when installing a stove in your home. Why would it be any different for another location!