A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood burner adds warmth and the look of your living space. It can be used to cook, especially in the event that you select a model with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove is designed to be portable and suitable for yurts caravans, shepherds' huts, boats and vans.
Cooking
Cooking on a small wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures that come with owning one. This can provide a very real sense of pride, satisfaction and care, as well as an opportunity to escape from the frantic pace of our lives for a few minutes.
Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. Make a plan and select recipes that don't require high heat. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all good options. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories, such as the cooker plate for wood stoves, which replaces the blanking plate on the stove's top and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with - perfect for heating up your kettle!
Use only the best quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure your stove is functioning properly and can cook at the right temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause issues with chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course.
The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to regulate airflow. This will allow you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups, and ensuring the best combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to discover the best settings for you.
It's also recommended to buy trivets that are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which could be a common error when first using the log burner! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle with a built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who like making a quick cup or coffee.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They do not just heat your home but can also help to ensure an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. The burning of wood reduces the demand for electricity at times when the grid is busiest. This helps to reduce the cost of electricity.
The stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who have a small home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heater.
Cooking on wood stoves is a great way to use it! There are many wood stoves that have flat tops, which are ideal for heating pots and pans. You can use it to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to use it.
Clean your wood stove. This will prevent dangerous creosote from building up and will keep the flames visible. It is a good idea to clear any excess ash from the grate regularly.
You should also use dry well-seasoned, properly seasoned hardwood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and secure burn you can and will also help reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Idealy, the firewood should be split, cut and then stored in a location with good ventilation for at least a year before it is taken inside. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are pre-cut and bagged and easy to carry and store.
It is also crucial to make sure that the wood stove you choose is the right size for the area in which it will be installed. Putting too large of a stove in a small area can result in smaller fires which can create more creosote, which will reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet and a larger wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove will heat 2,200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove can bring warmth and character to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use them in both urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, features a landscape format glass pane and is suitable for classic and contemporary interiors.
If you're seeking a wood burning stove with outstanding flame visuals look into the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this contemporary log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Depending on where the wood is growing (willow grows near water bodies and in moist soils like) Different types of firewood will have different water content. Some may require longer seasoning.
Fireplaces & Stoves
Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a sense of warmth and personality. A small stove can aid in reducing your cost of fuel by not having to heat the entire house.
It's worthwhile to make an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will allow them to assess the fireplace's space and give you a price.
Not only the price of the stove must be considered and also the amount of preparation work and extras you will need to do at home. There's many things to take into account, so it's important that you get the right person for the task.
As part of the installation, you may require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent toxic gas and smoke from venting through gaps between the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating the air in your home. Installing one of them prior to installing your stove is a good idea especially if you have an older house.
If you're planning on installing an appliance in a space with no existing chimney, you'll have to have a twin wall flue system installed. This will result in a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit via the roof or along the side. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it can be less insulated.
It is also necessary to have a hearth constructed for the stove to sit on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to choose something that will be easily cleaned. You'll also need an air liner and a cowl to protect.
If you are seeking a stove that is small that can fit into your kitchen, then we suggest the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes and also has a stunning glass window to watch the flames from. It is a smoke-free model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas where smoke control is needed.