A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove can add warmth and character to any room. It can be used to cook, particularly if you select the stovetop option.
Larger wood stoves burn inefficiently when the draft is lowered and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts caravans, shepherds' huts, boats, or vans.
Cooking
One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a real sense of pride care and enjoyment as well as an opportunity to get away from the hectic pace of modern life for a short period of time.
Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. Make a plan and select recipes that do not require high temperatures. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all good choices. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner equipment, such as the wood stove cooker plate, which replaces the blanking plate on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with - perfect for heating up your kettle!
The best way to make sure that your stove is in good working order, and that it's capable of cooking at a suitable temperature is to use only the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems for chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash are particularly advised for their ability to produce long coals that release less heat over time.
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 important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to discover the best settings for you.
It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets that are designed to be placed on top of your stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you remove it from the stove. This is a common error made when using log burners for the first time! It's also an excellent idea to buy an electric kettle with whistles built-in, which can be very beneficial for those who like an easy cup of tea or coffee.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. Not only do they heat your home, but they also help to create an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the grid is at its busiest and can lower the cost of electricity for everyone!
The stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is ideal for people who live in a small house or boat, and do not have enough space to store a water heating unit.
Another excellent way to utilize the 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 fry, boil or steam, or roast. Make sure your stove is able to use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to do so.
Keep your wood stove clean. This will stop the dangerous creosote from accumulating and keep the flames visible. It is essential to regularly remove excess ash.
You should also use dry well-seasoned and well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you have the most efficient burn and minimize the toxins in the air. Ideally, the firewood should be cut, split and placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum one year before it's brought inside. You could also buy kiln dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to carry and store.
It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is sized to fit the space you want to install it in. A wood stove that is too large will result in smaller fires, which will create more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood stove is rated to heat up to 500 square feet while a large wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq feet and a larger wood stove can be able to heat up to 2,200+ sq ft.
Character
A small wood burner will bring warmth and character to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, has an open-plan glass pane and is suitable for modern and traditional interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides amazing flame effects. 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 crucial areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Depending on where the wood is growing (willow is found near water bodies and in soils with moisture like) various kinds of firewood will have varying water contents. Certain types of wood may require more seasoning.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen is a fantastic way to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove can help you reduce your fuel costs by not having to heat the entire house.
When you're thinking about installing a stove, it's worth scheduling a visit to an experienced local HETAS installer. This will allow them to assess your fireplace space accurately and provide you with a quote.
It's not just the stove price that needs to be considered but also the amount of prep work and extras will be required at home. There's many things to consider, so it's important that you get the right person for the job.
As part of the installation process, you might have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gases and smoke from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and polluting the air inside your home. Installing one of them prior to installing your stove is a good idea, especially if you have an older house.
Installing a stove into a space without chimneys will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create a fake chimney system, providing an ideal location for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall system can be installed through your home and exit via the roof or along the side. modern wood burning stove is more affordable and requires less work, however it may be less well-insulated.
You'll need to construct an oven hearth. It can be made from any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to select something that is easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl as well as an lining for the flue to protect.
If you're looking to find a small stove to fit into 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 features an attractive window to view the flames. It is a non-smoking model that has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is required.