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. It can also be used to cook, especially in the event you select a model that has an option for stovetop cooking.
Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be portable and is suitable for caravans or yurts.
Cooking
Cooking on a small wood-burning stove is one of the many benefits that come with having one. This can provide a very real sense of pride pleasure and care, as well as an opportunity to unwind from the fast-paced nature of modern life for a short period of time.
Planning is key when cooking on a wood stove. It takes longer for the stove to warm up and cook, so it is essential to plan accordingly, and select recipes that don't require high heat - soups, stews, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also a good idea to invest in some of Charnwood's log burner equipment, such as the wood stove cooker plate, which replaces the blanking plate at the top of the stove and creates a powerful hotplate to cook on ideal for heating up your kettle!
Make sure to use only the finest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is operating well and is cooking at the right temperature. This will decrease the amount of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if it is not burned properly. wood burning stoves on sale as oak or ash are recommended because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course.
The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to regulate airflow. 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 a good idea to get to know your stove and try opening and closing them at different points to find out the settings that provide the best results for each specific task.
It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets that are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will stop the kettle from drying out when you remove it from the stove. This is a common mistake when using log burners for the first time! It's also an excellent idea to buy an oven kettle that has whistles built-in it, which is useful for those who love a quick cup of tea or coffee.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. They not only heat your home, but they can also help to ensure an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the grid is at its most busy and can lower the cost of electricity for everyone!
You can also install the stove to heat up hot water for your radiators and taps. This is a great option for people who live in a tiny house, caravan or narrowboat that may not have room to store an electric water heater.
Another way to make use of a wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves feature flat surfaces, which is ideal for heating pans and pots. You can use it to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Just remember to check whether your stove is capable burning the type of fuel you plan to use, and that it is safe to do so.
Keep your wood stove clean. This will prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and maintain a clear view of flames. It is important to regularly remove excess ash.
You should also use dry, properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most effective and safest burn possible, as well as reducing the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Idealy, the firewood should be split, cut and stacked in an area with good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is brought inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are cut and bagged and easy for you to store and carry.
It is also important to ensure that the wood stove you select is the correct size for the space in which it is installed. A wood stove that is too large can create smaller fires which result in more creosote. This will limit the amount heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to heat up to 500 square feet, a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq ft and an extra-large wood stove can heat up to 2,200+ sq ft.
Character
A small wood stove will add warmth and character to the living room and kitchen. Our Ecodesign stoves have been DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas, therefore you can use them in both urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, has an open-plan glass pane and is ideal for classic and contemporary interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers amazing flame effects. This modern log burner has curving doors that have large viewing windows. It provides exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood have different amounts of water in the beginning according to where they are grown (willow is found in soils that are damp and next to water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require more time to season than others.
Installation
Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a sense of warmth and character. A small stove can reduce your energy bills since you won't have to heat your entire home.
It's worthwhile to make an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will allow them to assess your fireplace space and provide you with an accurate estimate.
It's not just the price of the stove that needs to be considered but also the amount of preparation and other work will be required in your home. It's crucial to hire the right professional because there's so much to consider.
As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gasses from escaping through cracks in the chimney's brickwork and infecting the air inside your home. Installing one of these before installing your stove is a good idea especially if you live in an older home.
Installing a stove in an area that does not have a chimney will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create an artificial chimney, allowing the perfect place for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall flue system can go through your home and exit through the roof, or it could be run externally along the side of the building. This option is less expensive and requires less internal work but may be less insulated.
It is also necessary to have a hearth built for the stove to sit on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible materials, but it's best to use something that is easily cleaned. You'll also require a flue liner and a cowl for protection.
If you're seeking a stove that is small that will fit in your kitchen, then we recommend the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small dimensions make it perfect for most kitchen spaces and also has a stunning glass window to watch the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.