A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove will bring the warmth and character of any room. It can be used to cook, particularly in the event that you select a model with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased the larger wood stoves create more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be portable and is ideal for caravans and yurts.
Cooking
One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a genuine sense of pride, pleasure and care as well as an opportunity to escape from the fast-paced nature of modern life for a short period of time.
Cooking with a log burner involves careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to warm up, so it is important to plan accordingly and select recipes that don't require a lot of heat - soups, stews, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove to create an ideal hotplate for heating your kettle.
The best way to ensure that your stove is in working order, and that it's capable of cooking at a suitable temperature is to select the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney issues if not burnt properly. Hardwoods like 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 airflow. This will allow you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is a good idea to learn about your stove and try opening the baffles and closing them at different points to find out the settings that provide the most effective results for each particular task.
It is also an excellent idea to buy a trivet, which is designed to sit on top of the stove. This will prevent your kettle from boiling dry in the event that you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake when first using the log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle with an integrated whistle. This is ideal for those who want to make coffee in a hurry.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They not only warm your home, but can also provide an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the grid is at its busiest and helps lower the cost of electricity for everyone!
The stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is perfect for those who live in a tiny home or narrowboat, but do not have enough space to store a water heating unit.
Another great way to use the wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves with a flat top, ideal for heating pans and pots. You can use the stove to cook, roast or boil water, or even steam. Make sure 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 consider when using wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote build-up and ensure a clear view of flames. It is a good idea to remove any excess ash from the grate regularly.
It is also a good idea to ensure that you're using clean, well-seasoned wood. This will ensure you have the most efficient burn and will reduce the amount of toxins that are in the air. Ideally, your firewood should be split and cut and stored in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 months, before bringing it indoors to use. You can also purchase Kiln dried logs that are already cut and bagged, making them easy to transport and store.
It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is size to the space you intend to install it in. Putting too large of a stove in a small area can result in smaller fires which can create more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood burning stove can heat 500 square feet, a medium wood burning stove can heat 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will heat 2,200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove can add a touch of warmth and character to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted for use in smoke-controlled areas, which means you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It has a landscape format of glass pane. It is perfect for both classic and modern interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides stunning flame effects. With its curved doors and wide viewing windows, this contemporary log burner has stunning flame images. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Based on the location where the wood grows (willow is found close to water bodies and in soils that are moist for instance), different kinds of firewood will have different water content. Some may require longer seasoning.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove will also help you cut down on energy costs as you don't have to heat the whole house.
It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will enable them to assess the fireplace's space and give you a price.
It's not just the price of the stove that should be taken into consideration but also the amount of preparation work and other tasks will need to be done in your home. There's plenty to consider and it's crucial that you choose the right person for the job.
As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and contaminating your home's air. It's a good idea install one before you put in your stove, particularly if you live in an older house.
Installing freestanding wood burner in an area that does not have a chimney will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit through the roof or externally along the side. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less work, however it could be less well-insulated.
You'll need to build an oven hearth. It can be made from any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select something that is easily cleaned. Also, you'll need an exhaust liner as well as a cowl for protection.
If you're looking to find a small stove that can fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small size makes it ideal for most kitchen spaces and also has a stunning window to view the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.