A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove can give warmth and character to any room. You can use it to cook, especially if you select one with a stovetop option.
When the draft is less, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is ideal for caravans or yurts.
Cooking
woodburning fireplace of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a true feeling of pride and pleasure and also a chance to get away from the frantic pace of modern life.
Planning is essential when cooking on a log stove. Plan ahead and select recipes that do not require high heat. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all great choices. It's also an excellent idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories, including the cooker plate for the wood stove that replaces the blanking plate on the stove's top and creates a highly effective hotplate for cooking with - perfect for heating up your kettle!
The best way to ensure that your stove is in good working order, and that it's capable of cooking at the correct temperature, is to select the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will help reduce creosote build-up, which could cause chimney problems if not burnt properly. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over time.
The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control the flow of air. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to discover the settings that work best for you.
It is also an excellent idea to buy a trivet, which is designed to sit on top of the stove. This will keep your kettle from leaking in the event that you leave it on the stove, which could be a common mistake when first using the log burner! It's also recommended to purchase an electric kettle with an integrated whistle and can be extremely beneficial for those who like a quick cup of coffee or tea.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only warm your home however, they also help to create an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. The wood burning process reduces the demand for electricity when the grid is busiest. This can help reduce the cost of electricity.
You can also install an electric stove to provide hot water for your taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a tiny home or boat, and do not have enough space to store a water heating unit.
Another excellent way to utilize a wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves that have flat tops that are perfect to heat pots and pans. You can use it to fry, boil or steam or roast. Make sure that whether your stove is capable of burning the kind of fuel you intend to use, and that it is safe to do it.
One of the most important things to consider when using wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will help avoid dangerous creosote build-up and maintain an unobstructed view of the flames. It is recommended to remove any excess ash from the grate frequently.
It is important to ensure that you're using dry, well-seasoned wood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and secure burning possible and will also help reduce pollution in the air. Ideally, the firewood needs to be cut, split, and placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum one year prior to being taken inside. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to carry and store.
Also, ensure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space you want to install it in. A wood stove that is too large could cause smaller fires that result in more creosote. This will reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood burning stove can heat 500 square feet 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 stove will bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use them both in urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, has a glass pane that is landscape-oriented and is perfect for both classic and contemporary interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame effects. This contemporary log burner comes with doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It provides exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with different amounts of water in the beginning, depending on where they grow (willow grows in wet soils and close to water bodies, for instance) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove will also reduce your energy bills since you won't need to heat your entire home.
It's worth booking an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will allow them to assess the fireplace space and give you a precise estimate.
Not only the price of the stove needs to be considered and also the amount of preparation work and other tasks you will need to do in your home. There's a lot to think about and it's essential that you choose the right person for the task.
As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent toxic gas and smoke from venting through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating your home's air. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea, particularly if you live in an older house.
If you're planning to install an appliance in a space that has no chimney, you'll need to have a twin wall flue system installed. This will create a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall flue system can run through your house and exit through the roof, or it can be run externally along the side of the building. The former is more cost-effective and involves less internal work, but it may be less insulated.
It is also necessary to have an afghan constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, however it's recommended to choose something that can be easily cleaned. You'll also require a flue liner and an enclosure for protection.
If you're looking for a compact stove to fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small dimensions make it perfect for kitchens of all sizes and also has a stunning window to admire the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.