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

A small wood stove can add the warmth and character of any room. It can be used to cook, particularly when you choose the stovetop option.

Larger wood stoves burn more efficiently when the draft is reduced and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove, and is suitable for caravans or yurts.

Cooking

Cooking on a small wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures associated with having one. It can give you a real sense of pride, pleasure and care as well as an opportunity to escape from the frantic pace of modern life for a short period of time.

Planning is key when cooking on a wood stove. Plan ahead and select recipes that do not require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good options. It's also a good idea 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 stove's top and creates a powerful hotplate to cook on - perfect for heating up your kettle!

Use only the best quality, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is working well and is cooking at the correct temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause problems for chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash are particularly recommended due to their capacity to create long coals which release lower levels of heat over time.

The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to regulate airflow. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread as well as slow simmering casseroles and soups, and ensuring the best combustion. It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your stove and experiment with opening and closing them at different points, to discover the settings that provide the best results for a specific task.

A trivet is also an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on your stove. woodburning fireplace will prevent your kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake made when using log burners for the first time! It's also an excellent idea to buy an electric kettle with an integrated whistle and can be extremely useful for those who enjoy having a quick coffee or a cup of tea.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. Not only do they heat your home however, they also contribute to a healthy and sustainable energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the electricity grid is at its most busy, which helps reduce the cost of electricity for everyone!

You can also put in a stove to heat the hot water supply to your radiators and taps. This is perfect for those who have a small home or narrowboat, but do not have enough space to store a water heating unit.

Another way to make use of a wood stove is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have an even surface that is perfect for heating pans and pots. You can use the stove to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Make sure your stove is able to use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to do so.

Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote build up and maintain a clear view of flames. It is a good idea to clear any excess Ash from the grate on a regular basis.

It is also a good idea to make sure you are using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will ensure that you get the best burn and will reduce the amount of toxins that are in the air. Ideally, the firewood needs to be cut, split and then stacked in an area with good ventilation for at minimum one year before it's brought inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are cut and bagged and easy for you to store and carry.

It is also crucial to ensure that the wood stove you pick is the correct size for the space in which it will be installed. A too big stove in a small area can cause smaller fires, which can cause more creosote and reduce 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 an extra large wood stove will provide heat to 2,200 square feet.

Character

A small wood burning stove will bring warmth and personality to your kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas, so you can enjoy them in both 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 perfect for both modern and traditional interiors.

Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with amazing flame effects. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this modern log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with varying initial water content, depending on where they grow (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and next to water bodies, for instance) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others.

Installation

Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a sense of warmth and personality. A small stove will also help you cut down on fuel costs by not having to heat the entire house.

It's worthwhile to make an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing a stove. This will enable them to assess the fireplace area and provide you with an accurate estimate.

Not only the price of the stove needs to be taken into consideration and also the amount of preparation work and additional tasks you will need to do at home. It's crucial to hire the right professional because there's a lot to think about.

As part of the installation process, you might have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful gas and smoke from venting through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea to get one of these installed prior to installing your stove, particularly when you live in an older house.

Installing a stove in a space without a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create an artificial chimney, allowing an ideal location for fumes and smoke to escape.

A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit via the roof or by the side. This is more affordable and requires less work, however 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 best to use something that is easily cleaned. You'll also need an exhaust liner as well as an enclosure for protection.

If you are looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes and has a beautiful window to admire the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.

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Pub: 05 Dec 2024 03:08 UTC

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