A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove will add warmth and character to any room. You can use it to cook, particularly when you choose a model with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is specially designed to be lightweight and suitable for yurts caravans, shepherds' huts, boats, or vans.
Cooking
One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking on it. It can give you a genuine sense of pride, care and enjoyment and also an opportunity to unwind from the frantic pace of modern life for a short period of time.
Planning is essential when cooking on a stove made of logs. It takes longer for the stove to get heated, so it is important to plan accordingly and select recipes that don't require a lot of heat - soups, stews, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also an excellent idea to invest in some of Charnwood's log burner accessories, such as the wood stove cooker plate, which replaces the blanking plate on the stove's top and creates a highly effective hotplate to cook on - perfect for heating up your kettle!
The best way to ensure that your stove is in working in good condition, and capable of cooking at the right temperature, is to select the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will help reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney problems when not properly burned. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are recommended for their ability to create long coals which release lower levels of heat as time passes.
Stove baffles can be closed and opened to regulate the flow of air around the fire, which will help to improve combustion and create a fire that is capable of providing the right amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to determine the ideal settings for you.
A trivet can also be a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will keep your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake when first using a log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle with built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who like making a quick cup or coffee.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only heat your home but can also help to ensure an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces the demand for electricity at times when the grid is busiest. This helps reduce electricity prices.
You can also set up an electric stove to provide hot water for your radiators and taps. This is ideal for those who live in a tiny house, caravan or narrowboats that don't have enough space for an electric water heater.
Cooking on wood stoves is a great way to use it! Many wood stoves feature flat surfaces, which is ideal for heating pans and pots. It can be used to cook, fry, steam or roast. Make sure your stove is able to use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to use it.
Make sure your wood stove is clean. conservatory wood burner will prevent dangerous creosote from building up and also keep the flames in view. It is a good idea to remove any excess ash from the grate regularly.
It is important to ensure that you're using clean, well-seasoned wood. This will allow you to have the most effective and safest burn possible, as well as reducing the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally the firewood you use should be split and cut and stored 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 have been cut, packaged and easy to store and carry.
It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you want to put it in. A wood stove that is too large could cause smaller fires that result in more creosote. This will limit the amount heat produced. conservatory wood burner is designed to provide heat to up to 500 sq ft and a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 sq feet and an extra-large wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq feet.
Character
A small wood stove can bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke-free areas, so you can use them both in rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It has a landscape format of glass pane. It is suitable for both classic and modern interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides amazing flame effects. This contemporary log burner comes with curving doors that have large viewing windows. It provides incredible flame visualization. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Different types of firewood come with varying initial water content in relation to the location they grow (willow grows in wet soils and near water bodies, for example) Therefore, some types of wood will need longer seasoning than others.
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 reduce your energy bills since you won't need 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 contemplating installing an appliance. This will allow them to assess your fireplace's dimensions accurately and give you a price.
Not only the price of the stove needs to be taken into consideration as well as the amount of preparation work and additional tasks you will need to do at home. There's plenty to take into account and it's essential that you choose the right person for the task.
As part of the installation process, you might need to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent toxic gas and smoke from venting through the gaps between the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating the air inside your home. Installing one of these before installing your stove is a good idea, especially if you have an older house.
If you're considering installing a stove in a space with no existing chimney, you'll have to install a twin wall flue system fitted. This will create a chimney system that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit through the roof or externally along the side. The former is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it may be less insulated.
You'll need to construct a hearth for the stove. It can be constructed from any non-combustible materials, but it's recommended to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll require a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect.
If you're looking to find a small stove that will fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes. It also features a beautiful window from which you can view the flames. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.