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

A small wood stove can bring warmth and character to any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly if you choose one with the option of a stovetop.

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

Cooking

Cooking on small wood-burning stoves is one of the many pleasures that come with owning one. This can bring a real sense of pride, care and enjoyment as well as an opportunity to get away from the fast-paced nature of modern life for a while.

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 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 top of the stove and creates a powerful hotplate to cook on which is perfect for heating your kettle!

The best way to make sure that your stove is in good working in good condition, and capable of cooking at a suitable temperature is to select the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will help reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney issues when not properly burned. Hardwoods like oak and ash, are recommended due to their capacity to create long coals which release less heat over time.

Stove baffles can be closed and opened to regulate the flow of air around the stove, which helps to maximize combustion and create a fire that is capable of providing the right amount of heat for both toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to determine the best settings for you.

A trivet can also be a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will stop the kettle from drying out when 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 it, which is beneficial for those who like a quick cup of tea or coffee.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. They do not just heat your home but also contribute to an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the electricity grid is the busiest and can lower the cost of electricity for everyone!

A stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is a great option for those who live in a small 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! There are many wood stoves with flat tops, which are ideal for heating pans and pots. It can be used to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to do so.

Clean your wood stove. This will help avoid dangerous creosote build up and maintain a clear view of flames. It is crucial to regularly remove excess ash.

You should also make use of dry well-seasoned, well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most effective and safest burning possible, as well as reducing the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally, your firewood should be split and cut and stacked in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 months, before bringing it indoors to use. You can also purchase kiln dried logs that are cut and packed and easy to store and transport.

It is also important to ensure that the wood stove you select is of the right size for the space in which it will be installed. Too large a wood stove will result in smaller fires, which result in more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to provide heat to up to 500 sq ft while a large wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra-large wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq ft.

Character

A small wood stove can bring warmth and personality to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas, therefore you can use them in both urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, features an open-plan glass pane and is ideal for modern and classic interiors.

If you're looking for a wood-burning stove with outstanding flame visuals, then consider the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner features doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It has exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the modern combustion system guide the air to the key areas of the flame, ensuring great performance. Different types of firewood have varying initial water content in relation to the location they grow (willow is found in soils that are damp and close to water bodies, for example) Therefore, some types of wood require longer seasons than others.

Installation

Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great way to give it a sense of warmth and personality. A small stove can also help you reduce your cost of fuel by not having to heat the whole house.

It's worth booking an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're thinking of installing a stove. This will enable them to assess the fireplace's space and provide you with a quote.

It's not just the price of the stove that should be taken into consideration as well as the amount of prep work and extras will need to be done in your home. There' Read Much more  to consider, so it's important that you get an expert who is qualified for the task.

As part of the installation process, you might require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and polluting the air inside your home. It's a good idea install one before you put in your stove, especially when you live in an older property.

If you're planning on installing an appliance in a space that has no chimney, you'll need to install a twin wall flue system installed. This will create an artificial chimney system, providing a safe place for smoke and fumes to escape.

A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit through the roof or externally by the side. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less work, but it may be less insulated.

Also, you'll need a hearth constructed for the stove to sit on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, however it's recommended to choose something that can be easily cleaned. You'll also need an air liner and a cowl to protect.

If you're looking to find a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it perfect for kitchens of all sizes. It also comes with an amazing window to see the flames. It is a smoke-free model and has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is needed.