A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove can give the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, especially when you select one with a stovetop option.
When the draft is reduced larger wood stoves generate more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be portable and suitable for yurts, caravans or shepherds' huts. boats, or vans.
Cooking
Amongst the pleasures of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can provide a very real sense of pride, pleasure and care as well as an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of modern life for a short period of time.
Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates that are on the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is perfect to heat your kettle.
Use only the best quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is operating well and is cooking at the correct temperature. This will decrease the amount of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods such as oak and ash are particularly recommended for their ability to produce long coals that release less heat as time passes.
Baffles on stoves can be shut and opened to control the airflow around the fire, which can help to improve combustion and create a flame that is capable of providing the ideal amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is recommended to learn about your stove and try opening and closing them at different points, to discover what settings provide the best results for a specific task.
It's also a good idea to purchase trivets, which are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will stop your kettle from boiling dry when you put it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using the log burner! It's also a good idea to purchase an electric kettle with a whistle built in and can be extremely useful for those who enjoy having a quick cup of coffee or tea.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are a fantastic source of warmth. They not only heat your home but they also contribute to a healthy and sustainable energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the electricity grid is the busiest and helps lower electricity prices for everyone!
You can also set up a stove to heat a hot water supply for your radiators and taps. This is ideal for people who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have enough space to store a water heater.
Cooking on wood stoves is another fantastic way to use it! A majority of wood stoves have a flat surface, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. The stove can be used to cook, roast or boil water, or even steam. Make sure that whether your stove is capable burning the type of fuel you intend to use and that it is safe for doing it.
One of the most important things to remember when using wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will stop dangerous creosote build-up and will keep the flames visible. It is crucial to regularly remove excess ash.
You should also make use of dry well-seasoned and properly seasoned hardwood. This will help you achieve the most effective and safest burning possible and will also help reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Idealy, the firewood should be cut, split and then placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is taken inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that have been cut, packaged and easy to store and transport.
Also, ensure that your wood stove is sized to fit the space that you intend for it to be installed in. Too large a wood stove could cause smaller fires that result in more creosote. corner wood burner will limit the amount heat produced. A small wood-burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat while a large wood burning stove can heat 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove can provide heat to 2,200 square feet.
Character
A small wood burner will add a touch of warmth and the character of your kitchen or living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted for use in smoke-controlled areas which means you can use them in both rural and urban settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, features an open-plan glass pane and is ideal for modern and traditional interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides amazing flame effects. This contemporary log burner comes with curving doors that have large viewing windows. It offers amazing flame visualization. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Depending on where the wood grows (willow is found close to water bodies and in soils with moisture like) various kinds of firewood have varying water contents. Some may require longer seasoning.
Installation
A wood burner in your kitchen is a fantastic way to give it a sense of warmth and personality. A small stove can also reduce your fuel costs because you won't need to heat the entire house.
When you're thinking about installing an electric stove, you should consider booking a site visit with an experienced local HETAS installer. This will allow them to fully assess the fireplace space and provide you with a precise quote.
Not just the cost of the stove must be considered and also the amount of preparation work and additional tasks you'll need to perform at home. It's important to hire the right expert because there's so much to consider.
It is possible that you will need a chimney liner fitted as part of the installation process. Chimney liner prevents harmful smoke and gasses from escaping through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and polluting the air in your home. It's a good idea to install one prior to installing your stove, especially when you live in an older home.
Installing a stove in an area that does not have a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create an artificial chimney system, providing the perfect space for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit through the roof or on the side. The latter is more economical and involves less internal work, but it may be less insulated.
It is necessary to build a hearth for your stove. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, but it is best to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect.
If you're looking for a small stove that will fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it perfect for kitchens with a wide range of. It also features a beautiful window from which to view the flames. It's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.