A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove adds warmth and character to your living space. It can also be used to cook, particularly if you choose a model that has a stovetop option.
When the draft is less the larger wood stoves create more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be portable, and is suitable for yurts or caravans.
Cooking
One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can provide a very real sense of pride, pleasure and care and also an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of modern life for a while.
Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures. Soups, stews and casseroles are all great choices. It's also an excellent idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner equipment, like the cooker plate for wood stoves that replaces the blanking plate on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with ideal for heating up your kettle!
Make sure to use only the finest quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure that your stove is operating correctly and cooks at the correct temperature. This will reduce the build-up of creosote, which can cause chimney problems when not properly burned. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash are particularly advised for their ability to create long coals which release less heat over time.
The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control airflow. This will allow you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread as well as slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your stove and experiment with opening the baffles and closing them at various points, to discover the settings that provide the most effective results for each particular task.
A trivet is also an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from drying out when you take it off the stove. This is a common mistake when using log burners for the first time! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle that comes with an integrated whistle. This is great for those who like making an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. They not only warm your home, but can also provide an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is at its busiest and can lower electricity prices for everyone!
Installing a stove can be used to provide hot water for radiators and taps. This is ideal for those who live in a smaller home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space for an electric water heater.
Cooking on a wood stove is another fantastic way to use it! There are many wood stoves with a flat top, ideal for heating pans and pots. You can use it to fry, boil, steam or roast. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to use it.
Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build up and allow for a clear view of flames. It is essential to regularly remove excess ash.
You should also make use of dry, properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and safest burning possible, as well as reducing toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally the firewood you use should have been cut and split and stored in a ventilated area for at least 12 months, before you bring it inside to use. You can also purchase dry kiln-dried logs, which are pre-cut and bagged and easy to transport and store.
Also, ensure that your wood stove is correctly sized to fit the space you intend to install it in. Too large a wood stove could cause smaller fires that result in more creosote. This 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 can heat up to 1,000 sq feet and an even larger wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq ft.
Character
A small wood stove will provide warmth and character the living room and kitchen. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas therefore you can use them in both rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, has a landscape format glass pane and is perfect for both classic and contemporary interiors.
If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame images, then consider the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this contemporary log burner provides stunning flame visuals. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with different amounts of water in the beginning in relation to the location they grow (willow is found in soils that are damp and next to water bodies, for example), so some require longer seasons than others.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove can also aid in reducing your cost of fuel by not having to heat your entire home.
When you're thinking about installing an electric stove, you should consider scheduling a visit to a local HETAS installer. This will allow them to assess the fireplace's space and provide you with a quote.
Not only the price of the stove must be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and extras you'll need to perform at home. It's crucial to hire the right professional since there's a lot to think about.
As part of the installation, you may have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent toxic gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating the air in your home. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea, particularly if you live in an older home.
Installing a stove in an area that does not have chimneys will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create an artificial chimney, allowing an ideal location for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall flue system could run through your house and exit through the roof, or it can run externally along the side of the building. The latter is more economical and involves less internal work, however it could be less well-insulated.
Also, you'll need an afghan constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. You'll also require a flue liner and an enclosure for protection.
If small woodburners are looking for a small stove that can fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens of all sizes. It also has an amazing window to see the flames. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.