A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood burner adds warmth and character to your living space. It can also be used to cook, especially in the event you select a model that has a stovetop option.
Larger wood stoves burn more efficiently when the draft is lowered and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is suitable for yurts or caravans.
Cooking
One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a true sense of pride and enjoyment and also a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern life.
Planning is crucial when cooking on a stove made of logs. It takes longer for the stove to warm up so it's important to plan accordingly and select recipes that don't require high temperatures - stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also a good idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories including the cooker plate for the wood stove that replaces the blanking plate on the stove's top and creates a powerful hotplate to cook with ideal for heating up your kettle!
The best way to ensure that your stove is in good working order, and that it's capable of cooking at the right temperature, is to select the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will help to reduce creosote build-up, which could cause chimney problems when not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak or Ash are recommended as they produce long coals that release heat slowly over time.
The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control the flow of air. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to discover the ideal settings for you.
It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets that are designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake made when using log burners for the first time! You can also purchase an electric kettle that has an integrated whistle. This is great for those who want making coffee in a hurry.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are a fantastic source of warmth. They not only heat your home, but they can also provide an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the electricity grid is at its most busy and helps lower the cost of electricity for everyone!
You can also set up an electric stove to provide a hot water supply for your radiators and taps. This is a great option for those who live in a smaller house, caravan, or narrowboats that don't have room to store a water heater.
Cooking on a wood stove is another fantastic way to use it! There are a variety of wood stoves that have flat tops, which are ideal to heat pots and pans. It can be used to cook, fry or steam or roast. Be sure to ensure that your stove is capable of burning the type of fuel you intend to use, and that it is safe for doing so.
Clean your wood stove. This will stop dangerous creosote from building up and also keep the flames in view. It is recommended to remove any excess ash from the grate regularly.
It is important to make sure you are using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and safest burning possible, as well as reducing toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally the firewood you use should be cut and split and stored in a ventilated area for at least 12 months, before you bring it inside to use. You can also purchase kiln dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to transport and store.
You should also make sure that your wood stove is sized to fit the space you want it to be installed in. A stove that is too big will result in smaller fires, which result in more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat generated. Best wood burning stoves -burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat and a larger wood burning stove can heat 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove will heat 2,200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove can provide warmth and character the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas, which means you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, comes with a glass pane that is landscape-oriented and is ideal for modern and classic interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers amazing flame effects. This modern log burner has curved doors with large viewing windows. It offers incredible flame visualization. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to key areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Based on the location where the wood is growing (willow is found near water bodies or in soils with moisture for instance) Different kinds of firewood will have varying water contents. Certain types of wood may require more seasoning.
Installation
Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great way to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove can help you reduce your energy costs as you don't have to heat your entire home.
If you're thinking of installing an electric stove, you should consider making a visit to an experienced local HETAS installer. This will allow them to evaluate the fireplace space and provide you with a precise quote.
Not just the cost of the stove should be taken into consideration, but also how much preparation work and other tasks you will need to do at home. It's crucial to hire the right professional since there's a lot to think about.
You might need to have a chimney liner fitted as part of the installation process. Chimney liner prevents harmful smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney's brickwork and polluting the air in your home. It's a good idea to get one of these installed before you install your stove, especially when you live in an older house.
Installing a stove in an area that does not have a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create a fake chimney system, which will provide a safe location for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall flue system can go through your house and exit through the roof, or it can be a part of the exterior of the building. This option is less expensive and requires less work, but it is also less insulated.
It is necessary to build an oven hearth. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. You'll also need a flue liner and a cowl to protect.
If you're looking for a small stove that will fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes. It also has an attractive window you can view the flames. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.