Woodburners!!!

After much discussion we decided it was time this winter to go ahead and install a woodburner!
We had an open fire when we moved in, which we used a lot, however they are not as efficient as Woodburners, and also they are not as safe either ( you wouldn't want to leave the open fire going whilst you went out or to bed...)
So we opted for a charnwood 4 , which is a 4.7 kw model with a wide and less deep shape so you can fit big logs in ( less faff). Joe made us a mantlepiece out of an old railway sleeper from a local bridge which was being dismantled. It is made from an Australian wood. He cut it and lovingly sanded it to perfection!
We got someone in to install the burner in the end. The tiles were replaced with slate and the chimney was opened up to the exposed brick behind.
We still need to paint the surround but waiting for summer/ havent yet found he motivation...
I think you will agree the difference is pretty amazing!