A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove can give the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly when you select the model with an option for stovetop cooking.
If the draft is decreased the larger wood stoves create more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be portable and suitable for yurts caravans, shepherds' huts, boats, or vans.
Cooking
Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is among the many pleasures associated with having one. It can give you a great sense of pride and enjoyment as well as an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of modern life.
Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to heat up, so it is important to plan accordingly, and select recipes that don't require high temperatures. For instance, stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also a good idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories, like the cooker plate for the wood stove, which replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with ideal for heating up your kettle!
Use only the best quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is working properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will reduce creosote, which can cause problems with chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are recommended for their ability to produce long coals that release lower levels of heat as time passes.
Stove baffles can be closed and opened to regulate the flow of air around the stove, which helps to optimise combustion and create a fire capable of providing the right amount of heat to both toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is recommended to get to know the stove you have and play around with opening and closing the baffles them at different times, to discover which settings give the most effective results for each particular task.
It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets, which are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will keep the kettle from becoming dry when you put it on the stove, which could be a common mistake when first using the log burner! It's also recommended to purchase an electric kettle with whistles built-in it, which is useful for those who enjoy having a quick cup of tea or coffee.
conservatory wood burner are an excellent source of warmth. They not only warm your home but they also contribute to a healthy and sustainable energy supply. The wood burning process reduces the demand for electricity when the grid is at its busiest. This can help reduce electricity prices.
A stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is a great option for those who live in a smaller house, caravan or narrowboats that don't have enough space for the water heater.
Cooking on wood stoves is a great way to use it! There are many wood stoves that have a flat top, ideal to heat pots and pans. The stove can be used to roast, fry, boil or steam. Check that your stove can use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to use it.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when burning a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will stop the dangerous creosote from building up and keep the flames visible. It is crucial to remove ash regularly.
You should also use dry well-seasoned and well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and secure burn possible and will also help reduce toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally, the firewood needs to be split, cut, and placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum one year prior to being brought inside. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are already cut and packaged and easy to transport and store.
It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you want to put it in. Installing a too large stove in a small area could result in smaller fires, which can cause more creosote, which will reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood stove is designed to be able to heat up to 500 square feet, a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq ft and an even larger wood stove can be able to heat up to 2,200plus sq feet.
Character
A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke-free areas, so you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel, and features a landscape-style glass pane. It is suitable for modern and classic interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers amazing flame effects. This modern log burner has curving doors that have large viewing windows. It offers exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to key areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Depending on where the wood grows (willow grows near water bodies or in soils with moisture for instance) various types of firewood will have different levels of water. Certain types of wood may require more seasoning.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can reduce your energy bills since you don't have to heat your entire home.
It's worth booking an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing a stove. This will allow them to assess your fireplace space and provide you with an accurate quote.
The cost of the stove should be taken into consideration and also the amount of preparation work and additional tasks you will need to do in your home. It's crucial to hire the right professional because there's a lot to think about.
As part of the installation, you may require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent harmful gasses and smoke from flowing through cracks in the chimney brickwork, and contaminating the air in your home. It is a good idea to get one of these installed before you install your stove, particularly if you live in an older home.
If you're planning to install an appliance in a space without a chimney, you'll have to have a twin wall flue system installed. This will create an artificial chimney, allowing the perfect location for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit via the roof or by the side. This option is less expensive and requires less work, but it is also less insulated.
You'll need to build a hearth for the stove. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to choose something that will be easily cleaned. You'll also need an exhaust liner as well as a cowl for protection.
If you're looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, then we suggest the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact size makes it ideal for most kitchen spaces and also has a stunning window to admire the flames from. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.