A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove adds warmth and the look of your living space. It can also be used to cook, especially if you choose one with a stovetop option.
If the draft is decreased larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be portable, and is suitable for yurts or caravans.
Cooking
One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. It can give you a great feeling of pride and pleasure as well as an opportunity to escape the hectic pace of modern living.
Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to heat up and cook, so it is essential to plan accordingly and select recipes that don't require high heat - soups, stews casseroles, pot roasts and soups all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove, creating a hotplate that is perfect to heat your kettle.
Make sure to use only the finest quality, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning properly and can cook at the right temperature. This will decrease the amount of creosote which can cause problems for chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time.
The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control airflow. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to find the settings that work best for you.
It's also a good idea to purchase trivets, which are designed to sit on top of the stove. This will prevent your kettle from leaking when you put it on the stove, which could be a common error when first using a log burner! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle with a built-in whistle. This is great for those who want to make coffee in a hurry.
Warmth
Woodburning stoves are a fantastic source of warmth. They not only heat your home but they also contribute to a healthy and sustainable energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the grid is at its busiest, which helps reduce the cost of electricity for everyone!
A stove can be used to provide 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 to store an electric water heater.
Another great way to use the wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves that have flat tops, which are ideal for heating pans and pots. You can use the stove to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Just remember to check whether your stove is capable of burning the kind of fuel you intend to use and that it is safe for doing so.
Keep your wood stove clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build up and allow for a clear view of the flames. It is a good idea to clean any ash from the grate regularly.
It is also recommended to use dry, well-seasoned hardwood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and safest burn you can, as well as reducing the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Idealy, the firewood should be cut, split, and stacked in an area with good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is taken inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are pre-cut, packaged and easy to store and transport.
You should also make sure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space that you intend for to put it in. Too large a wood stove could cause smaller fires that will produce more creosote. This will limit the amount of heat produced. A small wood-burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat while a large wood burning stove can warm 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove can be able to heat 2200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove can provide warmth and character the living room and kitchen. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke controlled zones, which means you can use them both in rural and urban settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood or multi fuel, has a glass pane that is landscape-oriented and is perfect for both modern and classic interiors.
If you're seeking a wood burning stove with outstanding flame visuals look into the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this modern log burner offers exceptional flame visuals. Air jets in the modern combustion system guide the air to the most important areas of the flame, which ensures excellent performance. Based on the area in which the wood is growing (willow is found near water bodies and in soils that are moist like) Different types of firewood will have different levels of water. Some might require longer seasoning.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and personality. A small stove will also help you reduce your cost of fuel by not having to heat your entire home.
When you're thinking about installing an appliance, you should consider booking a site visit with a local HETAS installer. This will allow them to evaluate your fireplace space accurately and provide you with a quote.
The cost of the stove must be considered, but also how much preparation work and other tasks you'll need to perform in your home. There's many things to think about, so it's important to choose the right professional for the task.
It could be necessary to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners stop toxic gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the chimney brickwork and polluting the air inside your home. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea particularly if you live in an older home.
If you're considering installing a stove in a space that has no chimney, you'll need to install a twin wall flue system installed. This will result in a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.
A twin wall flue system can go through your house and exit through the roof, or it can be run externally along the side of the building. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less work, but it may be less well-insulated.
Also, you'll need a hearth built for the stove to rest on. This can be made of any non-combustible materials, but it's best to use something that can be easily cleaned. You'll also require an air liner and an enclosure for protection.
If you are seeking a stove that is small that will fit in your kitchen, then we suggest the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small dimensions make it perfect for most kitchen spaces and it has a stunning window to admire the flames from. It is a smoke-free model and has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is required.