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. You can use it to cook, particularly if you select a model with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased, larger wood stoves produce more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is ideal for caravans or yurts.
Cooking
One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a real sense of pride and enjoyment as well as a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern living.
Planning is key when cooking on a stove made of logs. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that do not require high temperatures. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all good options. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories like the cooker plate for wood stoves that replaces the blanking plate on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with which is perfect for heating your kettle!
Use only the best quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure your stove is working well and is cooking at the correct temperature. This will help reduce the build-up of creosote, which can cause chimney issues when not properly burned. Hardwoods like oak and Ash are recommended as they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course.
The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control the flow of air. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to find the settings that work best for you.
It is also an excellent idea to buy a trivet, which is designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will prevent the kettle from drying out if you leave the stove. This is a common mistake made when using log burners for the first time! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle with a built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who prefer making a quick cup or coffee.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are a fantastic source of warmth. Not only do they heat your home however, they also contribute to a healthy and sustainable energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is the busiest and helps lower the cost of electricity for everyone!
The stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is a great option for those who live in a small house, caravan or narrowboat that doesn't have room to store an electric water heater.
Cooking on wood stoves is a great way to use it! Many wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. You can use it to cook, fry, steam or roast. Make sure that your stove is capable of burning the type of fuel you want to use, and that it is safe for doing it.
Clean your wood stove. This will help avoid dangerous creosote build-up and ensure an unobstructed view of the flames. It is important to remove ash regularly.
It is also a good idea to make sure you are using dry, well-seasoned wood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and safest burn possible and will also help reduce pollution in the air. Idealy, the firewood should be cut, split, and stacked in an area with adequate ventilation for at least a year before it is brought inside. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are pre-cut and bagged and easy to transport and store.
Also, ensure that your wood stove is correctly designed to fit in the space that you intend for to put it in. A stove that is too big could cause smaller fires that will produce more creosote. This will limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood stove is rated to heat up to 500 sq feet while a large wood stove can heat up to 1,000 sq feet and an even larger wood stove can heat up to 2,200plus sq feet.
Character
A small wood stove can add a touch of warmth and the character of your kitchen or living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas which means you can use them in both urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, has a glass pane that is landscape-oriented and is perfect for both modern and traditional interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame effects. With woodburning stoves curved doors and wide viewing windows, this contemporary log burner provides stunning flame images. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Based on the location where the wood grows (willow grows near water bodies or in soils with moisture like) various kinds of firewood will have different water content. Some might require longer seasoning.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and personality. A small stove will also reduce your fuel costs because you don't have to heat the entire house.
If you're thinking of installing an electric stove, you should consider booking a site visit with an experienced local HETAS installer. This will enable them to evaluate the fireplace area and provide you with an accurate estimate.
It's not just the cost of the stove that needs to be considered, it's also how much preparation work and other tasks will be required in your home. There's many things to think about and it's essential to choose an expert who is qualified for the task.
It could be necessary to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners stop toxic gasses and smoke from flowing through gaps in the chimney's brickwork and polluting the air in your home. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea particularly if you live in an older home.
Installing a stove in an area without chimneys will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create a fake chimney, allowing an ideal place for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit through the roof or externally along the side. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, however it could be less well-insulated.
You'll need to construct a hearth for your stove. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. Also, you'll need an exhaust liner as well as an enclosure for protection.
If you're looking for a compact stove that will fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it perfect for most kitchens. It also comes with an attractive window to see the flames. It's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.