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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space

A small wood stove will add the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly if you choose the model with the option of a stovetop.

If the draft is decreased larger wood stoves generate more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove is designed to be lightweight and suitable for yurts, caravans and shepherds' huts as well as boats, or vans.

Cooking

Cooking on small wood-burning stoves is one of the many benefits that come with having one. It can give you a genuine sense of pride, care and enjoyment, as well as an opportunity to get away from the fast-paced nature of our lives for a few minutes.

Cooking with a log burner involves careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to warm up so it's important to plan accordingly, and select recipes that do not require high temperatures. For instance, stews, soups casseroles, pot roasts and soups all work well. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories such as the cooker plate for wood stoves that replaces the blanking plate that is on 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, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is working properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause problems for chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak and ash are particularly recommended for their ability to create long coals which release less heat as time passes.

Stove baffles can be closed and opened to control the airflow around the fire, which will help to improve combustion and create a fire capable of supplying the right amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to determine the ideal settings for you.


It is also a good idea to purchase a trivet, which is designed to be placed on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake made when using a log burner for the first time! It's also recommended to purchase an oven kettle that has an integrated whistle it, which is beneficial for those who like a quick coffee or a cup of tea.

Warmth

Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They do not just heat your home, but they can also help to ensure a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is the busiest and helps lower electricity prices for everyone!

You can also put in a stove to heat 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 heater.

Another way to make use of the wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is ideal for heating pots and pans. It can be used to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Make sure your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to use it.

Clean your wood stove. This will stop the dangerous creosote from accumulating and will keep the flames visible. It is important to remove ash regularly.

It is also a good idea to ensure that you are using clean, well-seasoned wood. This will help you achieve the most efficient and safest burn possible and will also help reduce pollution in the air. Idealy, the firewood should be cut, split, and placed in an area that has adequate ventilation for at least one year prior to being brought inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are cut and packaged and easy to store and carry.

It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you intend it to be installed in. A too big stove in a small area can cause smaller fires, which can cause more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood-burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet and a larger wood burning stove can warm 1,000 square feet and a large wood stove can heat 2,200 square feet.

Character

A small wood burner will bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted for use in smoke-controlled areas therefore you can use them in both rural and urban locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It has a landscape format of glass pane. large wood burning stove is ideal for both classic and modern interiors.

Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with stunning flame effects. This contemporary log burner comes with curving doors that have large viewing windows. It offers amazing flame visualization. Air jets in the modern combustion system direct the air to the areas that are most crucial to the flame, ensuring great performance. Different types of firewood come with differing amounts of water at the start, depending on where they grow (willow grows in wet soils and close to water bodies, for example), so some require longer seasons than others.

Installation

Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great way to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove can also reduce your energy bills since you won't have to heat your entire home.

It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing a stove. This will enable them to assess the fireplace's space and provide you with a quote.

Not only the price of the stove needs to be taken into consideration, but also how much preparation work and other tasks you'll need to perform in your home. There's many things to take into account and it's essential to choose an expert who is qualified for the task.

It is possible that you will need a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and infecting the air inside your home. It's a good idea to install one before you put in your stove, particularly when you live in an older property.

Installing a stove in an area that does not have a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will result in a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.

A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit through the roof or externally by the side. This is more affordable and requires less internal work, however it may be less well-insulated.

You'll need to construct a hearth for the stove. It can be constructed of any non-combustible materials, but it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. You'll need a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect.

If you're looking for a compact stove that will fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small size makes it ideal for most kitchens. It also comes with a beautiful window from which to see the flames. It is a smoke-free model and has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is required.

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