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

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

If the draft is decreased the larger wood stoves create more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is specially designed to be lightweight and suitable for yurts, caravans or shepherds' huts. boats and vans.

Cooking

Cooking on a small wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures that come with having one. This can bring a real satisfaction and pride as well as a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern life.

Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. Make a plan and select recipes that do not require high temperatures. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all great choices. It's also recommended to invest in some of Charnwood's log burner equipment, like the wood stove cooker plate that replaces the blanking plate on the top of the stove and creates a powerful hotplate to cook on which is perfect for heating 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 help to reduce creosote build-up, which could cause chimney problems if not burnt properly. Hardwoods such as oak and ash, are recommended due to their capacity to create long coals that release less heat as time passes.

The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to regulate airflow. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups, and ensuring the best combustion. It is a good idea to learn about your stove and try opening the baffles and closing them at various points to determine what settings provide the best results for a particular task.

It is also an excellent idea to buy trivets, which are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent the kettle from drying out if you leave the stove. This is a common error made when using log burners for the first time! It's also a good idea to purchase a stovetop kettle that has an integrated whistle and can be extremely useful for those who enjoy an easy coffee or a cup of tea.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They do not just heat your home, but also contribute to a sustainable and healthy energy supply. The burning of wood reduces the need for electricity at times when the grid is most busy. This helps to reduce electricity prices.

You can also install a stove to heat a hot water supply for your taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who have a small home or narrowboat, but don't have the space to store a water heating unit.

Another excellent way to utilize a wood burner is to cook on it! There are a variety of wood stoves that have a flat top, ideal for heating pans and pots. You can use it to cook, fry or steam or roast. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to use it.

One of the most important things to consider when burning wood stoves is to keep it clean. This will help prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and maintain an unobstructed view of the flames. It is important to remove any excess ash.

You should also make use of dry well-seasoned, properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you get the best burning and minimize the toxins in the air. Idealy, the firewood should be split, cut and stored in a location with adequate ventilation for at least one year before it's brought inside.  Wood burner clearance sale  can also buy kiln-dried logs that are pre-cut, packaged and easy to store and transport.

It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly sized to fit the space you want it to be installed in. A too big stove in a small space can cause smaller fires, which can cause more creosote, which will reduce the amount of heat that is produced. A small wood burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat 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 stove will provide warmth and character the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke-free areas, so you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood and multi fuel, features a landscape format glass pane and is perfect for both modern and classic interiors.

If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that has stunning flame visuals take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner comes with curved doors with large viewing windows. It has exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Different types of firewood come with differing amounts of water at the start according to where they are grown (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and near water bodies, for instance) and therefore, some require more time to season than others.

Installation

Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can help you reduce your fuel costs by not having to heat your entire home.

If you're considering installing an appliance, you should consider making a visit to an experienced local HETAS installer. This will allow them to assess your fireplace space accurately and provide you with a quote.

Not only the price of the stove should be considered, but also how much preparation work and additional tasks you'll have to complete at home. There's a lot to consider and it's crucial that you get the right person for the task.

As part of the installation, you may require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gases from escaping through the cracks in the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating the air inside your home. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea, especially if you live in an older home.

Installing a stove into a space without chimneys will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create an artificial chimney system, providing the perfect 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. The latter is more economical and requires less work, but it may be less well-insulated.

You'll also need to have a hearth built for the stove to rest on. It can be made from any non-combustible material, but it is best to choose one that is easy to clean. You'll also need a flue liner and a cowl for protection.

If you're looking for a small stove to 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 comes with an attractive window to see the flames. It is a smoke-free model that has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas where smoke control is needed.