A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove will bring the warmth and character of any room. You can use it to cook, especially in the event that you select the stovetop option.
Larger wood stoves burn more efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts caravans or shepherds' huts. boats, or vans.
Cooking
One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can provide a very genuine sense of pride, satisfaction and care and also an opportunity to escape from the frantic pace of modern life for a short period of time.
Cooking with a log burner involves careful planning. Plan ahead 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 accessories, including 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 which is perfect for heating your kettle!
The best way to ensure that your stove is in good working condition, and capable of cooking at the correct temperature, is to select the highest quality, seasoned wood. This will decrease the amount of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of 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 recommended to familiarize yourself with your stove and try opening and closing the baffles them at various points to determine which settings give the most effective results for each particular task.
A trivet is a great idea. It's designed to sit on your stove. This will prevent your kettle from drying out if you leave the stove. This is a common error made when using a log burner for the first time! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle that comes with built-in whistle. This is great for those who want to make coffee in a hurry.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They not only heat your home however, they also help to create a healthy and sustainable energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the grid is the busiest and can lower electricity prices for everyone!
The stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who have a small home or narrowboat, but do not have enough space to store a water heating unit.
Cooking on wood stoves is a excellent way to make use of it! Many wood stoves have 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 of burning the kind of fuel you plan to use, and also that it is safe to do this.
One of the most important things to consider when burning wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will stop dangerous creosote build-up and will keep the flames visible. It is essential to regularly remove excess ash.
You should also make use of dry well-seasoned, properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you have the most efficient burn and minimize the toxins in the air. Ideally, your firewood should be cut and split and stacked in a well-ventilated space for at least 12 months before you bring it inside to use. You can also purchase kiln dried logs that are pre-cut, packed and easy to store and transport.
It is also crucial to ensure that the wood stove you choose is the right size for the area where it will be installed. Too large a wood stove can create smaller fires which result in more creosote. This will reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove can be able to heat 2200 square feet.
Character
A small wood burner will add a touch of warmth and character to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke-free zones, which means you can use them both in urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel and is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is ideal for modern and classic interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers amazing flame effects. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this contemporary log burner provides stunning flame images. Air jets within the advanced combustion system guide the air to the key areas of the flame, ensuring great performance. Different kinds of firewood have varying initial water content, depending on where they are grown (willow grows in wet soils and close to water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require more time to season than others.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and personality. A small stove can help you reduce your energy costs as you don't have to heat your entire home.
When you're thinking about installing a stove, it's worth booking a site visit with a local HETAS installer. This will allow them to assess your fireplace's dimensions accurately and give you a price.
It's not just the cost of the stove that you need to consider as well as the amount of prep work and extras will need to be done at home. It's crucial to hire the right professional since there's so much to consider.
It could be necessary to have a chimney liner fitted as part of the installation process. Chimney liners prevent harmful gases and smoke from escaping through gaps in the chimney's brickwork and polluting the air in your home. Installing one of these before installing your stove is a good idea especially if you have an older home.
If you're considering installing an appliance in a space without a chimney, you'll need to install a twin wall flue installed. This will create a chimney system that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall system can be installed through your home and exit via the roof or on the side. The former is more cost-effective and requires less work, however it could be less insulated.
It is also necessary to have an afghan constructed for the stove to sit on. This can be made of any non-combustible material, however it's best to use something that will be easily cleaned. Also, you'll need an air liner and a cowl to protect.
If you're seeking a stove that is small that will fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it perfect for most kitchens. It also comes with an amazing window to see the flames. It is a non-smoking model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas that require smoke control.