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 if you choose the model with a stovetop option.
When the draft is less larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove is specially designed to be lightweight and is suitable for yurts, caravans and shepherds' huts as well as boats, or vans.
Cooking
Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures that come with owning one. This can bring a real sense of pride satisfaction and care as well as an opportunity to get away from the fast-paced nature of our lives for a few minutes.
Planning is essential when cooking on a wood stove. small woodburners takes longer for the stove to warm up, so it is important to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that don't require a lot of temperatures. For instance, stews, soups casseroles, pot roasts and soups all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is ideal to heat your kettle.
Make sure to use only the finest quality, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning correctly and cooks at the right temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause issues with chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time.
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 casseroles and soups, and ensuring the best combustion. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to discover the ideal 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 boiling dry if you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using the log burner! It's also an excellent idea to buy an electric kettle with a whistle built in and can be extremely useful for those who love having a quick cup of coffee or tea.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only warm your home, but they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the grid is the busiest and can lower electricity prices for everyone!
You can also put in the stove to heat up a hot water supply for your taps and radiators. This is ideal for those who have a small home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heater.
Another great way to use the wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have a flat surface, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. The stove can be used to cook, roast, boil or steam. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to do so.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when burning a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote build up and allow for a clear view of flames. It is recommended to clean any Ash from the grate on a regular basis.
You should also make use of dry well-seasoned and well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most effective and safest burning possible and will also help reduce toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally your firewood must have been cut and split and stored in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 months, before you bring it inside to use. You can also purchase kiln dried logs that are cut and packed and easy to store and carry.
You should also make sure that your wood stove is correctly designed to fit in the space you intend it to be installed in. Too large a wood stove could cause smaller fires that result in more creosote. This can reduce the amount heat produced. A small wood burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat while a large wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will be able to heat 2200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove can add warmth and character to the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas so you can enjoy them both in rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, comes with an open-plan glass pane and is suitable for classic and contemporary interiors.
If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame images take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner features curving doors that have large viewing windows. It has amazing flame visualization. Air jets within the advanced combustion system guide the air to the most important areas of the flame, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with different amounts of water in the beginning according to where they grow (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and near water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can help you reduce your fuel costs by not having to heat your entire home.
It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're thinking of installing a stove. This will allow them to assess your fireplace's dimensions accurately and provide you with a quote.
It's not just the price of the stove that you need to consider, it's also how much preparation work and other tasks are required at home. There's many things to take into account and it's crucial that you choose an expert who is qualified for the job.
As part of the installation process, you might require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gases from escaping through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea, especially if you live in an older house.
Installing a stove into a space without a chimney will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create a fake chimney, allowing the perfect place for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall flue system can go through your house and exit through the roof, or it can run externally along the side of the building. This option is less expensive and requires less work, however it may be less well-insulated.
You'll need to build a hearth for the stove. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, but it's recommended to choose something that will be easily cleaned. You'll also require an exhaust liner as well as an enclosure for protection.
If you're looking for a compact stove that can fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it perfect for kitchens with a wide range of. It also has a beautiful window from which you can view the flames. It's a smoke exempt model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.