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 if you choose one with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased the larger wood stoves create more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove, and is suitable for caravans or yurts.
Cooking
Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures that come with having one. This can bring a real sense of pride and enjoyment as well as a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern life.
Planning is crucial when cooking on a log stove. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures. Soups, stews and casseroles are all great choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth considering. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at 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 properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will decrease the amount of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash are recommended because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course.
Stove baffles can be shut and opened to regulate 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 to both toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to determine the settings that work best for you.
A trivet is also an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will stop your kettle from boiling dry when you put it on the stove, which could be a common error when first using the log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with an integrated whistle. This is great for those who prefer making an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. They do not just heat your home, but can also provide an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. The burning of wood reduces the need for electricity when the grid is busiest. This helps to reduce electricity prices.
You can also put in a stove to heat hot water for your taps and radiators. This is a great option for those who live in a small house, caravan, or narrowboat that doesn't have enough space for an electric water heater.
Cooking on a wood stove is another great way to use it! There are a variety of wood stoves with flat tops, which are ideal to heat pots and pans. You can use the stove to cook, roast or boil water, or even steam. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to do so.
Clean your wood stove. This will prevent dangerous creosote build-up and maintain an unobstructed view of the flames. It is recommended to remove any excess ash from the grate frequently.
You should also use dry, properly seasoned hardwood. This will help you achieve the most efficient and safest burning possible, as well as reducing pollution in the air. Ideally woodburning fireplace use should have been cut and split and stored in a well-ventilated space for at least 12 months, before you bring it inside to use. You can also purchase kiln-dried logs that are pre-cut, bagged and easy for you to store and transport.
Also, ensure that your wood stove is size to the space you want it to be installed in. Putting too large of a stove in a small space can cause smaller fires, which will create more creosote and reduce the amount of heat that is produced. A small wood-burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will provide heat to 2,200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove will provide warmth and character the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use them in both urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, comes with an open-plan glass pane and is ideal for modern and traditional interiors.
If you're seeking a wood burning stove that offers stunning flame images, then consider the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and wide viewing windows, this modern log burner has stunning flame visuals. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to key areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Depending on where wood burning fireplace grows (willow is found near water bodies or in moist soils like), different kinds of firewood will have different levels of water. Some may require longer seasoning.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and personality. A small stove can also help you reduce your cost of fuel by not having to heat the whole house.
It's worthwhile to make an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will enable them to fully assess your fireplace space and provide you with an accurate quote.
It's not just the stove price that you need to consider as well as the amount of preparation and other work are required in your home. It is essential to choose the right professional since there's so much to consider.
It could be necessary to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liner prevents harmful smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It is a good idea to install one before you install your stove, especially in the case of an older house.
Installing a stove in a space without a chimney will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a fake chimney system, which will provide a safe space for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall flue system can go through your home and exit through the roof, or be run externally along the side of the building. The former is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, however it could be less well-insulated.
Also, you'll need a hearth constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. You'll need a cowl as well as a flue lining for protection.
If you're looking for a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact size makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes and also has a stunning window to view the flames from. It is a smoke-free model and has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas that require smoke control.