A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove adds warmth and personality to your living space. It can be used to cook, especially when you choose one with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is specially designed to be mobile and is suitable for yurts, caravans or shepherds' huts. boats or vans.
Cooking
Amongst the pleasures of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can provide a very real sense of pride, pleasure and care and also an opportunity to escape from the hectic pace of our lives for a few minutes.
Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to get heated and cook, so it is essential to plan accordingly, and select recipes that do not require high temperatures. For instance, stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories, such as the cooker plate for the wood stove that replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook on which is perfect for heating your kettle!
Make sure you use only the highest quality, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is operating correctly and cooks at the correct temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are recommended due to their capacity to produce long coals that release less heat as time passes.
The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control the flow of air. This will allow you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the stove you have and play around with opening the baffles and closing them at different points to determine which settings give the best results for a specific task.
A trivet is also a great idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. large wood burner will prevent your kettle from boiling dry in the event that you leave it on the stove, which can be a common error when first using a log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with a built-in whistle. This is great for those who like to make coffee in a hurry.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They not only warm your home, but also contribute to an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is the busiest and can lower electricity prices for everyone!
Installing a stove can be used to provide hot water for radiators and taps. This is a great option for people who live in a smaller home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space for an electric water heater.
Cooking on a wood stove is another great way to use it! There are many wood stoves with flat tops that are perfect to heat pots and pans. You can use the stove to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to use it.
Keep your wood stove clean. This will prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and allow for a clear view of the flames. It is essential to remove any excess ash.
It is important to make sure you are using dry, well-seasoned wood. This will allow you to have the most effective and safest burn possible and will also help reduce toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally the firewood you use should be split and cut and stacked in a well-ventilated space for at least 12 months, before bringing it inside to use. You can also purchase Kiln dried logs that are pre-cut and bagged and easy to transport and store.
It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you intend to install it in. Installing a too large stove in a small space can result in smaller fires which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat that is produced. A small wood stove is designed to heat up to 500 sq ft while a large wood stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra-large wood stove can be able to heat up to 2,200+ sq ft.
Character
A small wood stove can bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke-free areas so you can enjoy these stoves in both urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It features a landscape-style glass pane. It is perfect for both classic and modern interiors.
If you're seeking a wood burning stove that offers stunning flame images, then consider the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner comes with doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It offers exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct the air to the most important areas of the flame, ensuring great performance. Different types of firewood come with different amounts of water in the beginning, depending on where they are grown (willow is found in soils that are damp and near water bodies, for example), so some require longer seasons than others.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can help you cut down on cost of fuel by not having to heat your entire home.
It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing an appliance. This will enable them to assess the fireplace area and provide you with an accurate quote.
It's not just the stove price that needs to be considered, it's also how much prep work and extras will need to be done in your home. It is essential to choose the right expert because there's a lot to think about.
As part of the installation, you may require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gases and smoke from escaping through gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating your home's air. Installing one of them prior to installing your stove is a good idea particularly if you live in an older home.
Installing a stove into an area without a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create a fake chimney system, providing a safe space for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall flue system can go through your house and exit through the roof, or it could run externally along the side of the building. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it can be less well-insulated.
It is necessary to build a hearth for your stove. This can be made of any non-combustible materials, but it's best to use something that can be easily cleaned. You'll require a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect.
If you're looking for a small stove that can fit in your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small dimensions make it perfect for most kitchen spaces and also has a stunning window to admire the flames from. It is a non-smoking model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas where smoke control is required.