SERVICES
Heating and hot water using woody fuels, for homes, shared buildings and larger applications. Selection covers the boiler, thermal storage, heat distribution and fuel handling.
Fuel choice affects operation, storage and the amount of handling required. The boiler must be compatible with the intended fuel type and quality.
A biomass boiler transfers heat to the water in a heating system. An air-heating stove primarily heats the room in which it is installed, with ducting where supported by the model. A hydro stove connects to a water circuit. Selection considers the rooms to heat, the existing system, available space and fuel handling.
Systems may serve individual homes, apartment buildings, hospitality facilities or larger loads. Capacity should reflect actual building demand and hot-water requirements. Correct sizing also considers operation at partial load and seasonal changes in demand.
A buffer tank can retain heat and help match production to demand. Whether it is required, and its volume, depend on boiler technology and the hydraulic arrangement. Design includes pumps, controls, protection devices and the return-water conditions specified by the manufacturer, as well as integration with the existing distribution system.
Before selecting a boiler, assessment covers fuel storage space, delivery arrangements and vehicle access. Storage should provide suitable conditions for preserving fuel and safe handling. Local availability, quality, delivery frequency and running costs contribute to the overall assessment.
Solar collectors can contribute to domestic hot water and reduce boiler operation when conditions are favourable. In winter, both sources are coordinated according to heat demand. Actual solar contribution depends on the site and system sizing; storage and controls are central to managing the heat sources.
Assessment includes the plant room, ventilation, flue arrangements and requirements applicable at the installation site. Cleaning, ash removal and maintenance should be planned as part of routine operation. Fuel quality, combustion and boiler equipment affect efficiency and emissions and should be considered alongside heating performance.
Project planning needs information about the building and its current heating system, together with a practical assessment of day-to-day operation.
Our office is in La Valletta Brianza, in the province of Lecco, Italy. For a project in Brianza, the Lecco area or elsewhere, contact us with the location and requirements so we can assess a solution and delivery arrangements.
FAQ
An air stove heats the room where it is installed; a hydro stove (termostufa) connects to radiators or underfloor heating circuits; a biomass boiler is installed in a plant room to supply heat and domestic hot water for the entire building.
Pellets offer automated operation and compact storage; logs provide low fuel cost where storage space and manual loading are practical; wood chips suit larger heating loads with dedicated storage and feed systems.
Lombardy sets environmental performance requirements (star ratings) based on municipality zone and altitude, alongside technical flue standards such as UNI 10683. We verify compliance before selecting any generator.