What Wood Burner Experts Want You To Know
A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood burner brings warmth and personality to your living space. You can use it to cook, particularly when you choose the stovetop option.
Larger wood stoves burn more efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be lightweight and suitable for yurts caravans and shepherds' huts as well as boats or vans.
Cooking
One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a genuine sense of pride, care and enjoyment and also an opportunity to escape from the hectic pace of our lives for a few minutes.
Planning is essential when cooking on a wood stove. Make sure to plan ahead and choose 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 accessories including the wood stove cooker plate, which replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and creates a highly effective hotplate to cook on - perfect for heating up your kettle!
Make sure you use only the highest quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure that your stove is functioning properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will help to reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney issues if not burnt properly. Hardwoods like oak and Ash are recommended as they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time.
The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control the flow of air. This allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is recommended to learn about your stove and try opening and closing them at various points, to discover what settings provide the best results for each specific task.
It is also recommended to buy a trivet, which is designed to be placed on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from leaking in the event that you leave it on the stove, which can be a common error when first using a log burner! It's also a good idea to purchase a stovetop kettle that has whistles built-in, which can be very useful for those who enjoy a quick coffee or a cup of tea.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. They not only heat your home however, they also help to create a healthy and sustainable energy supply. Wood burning reduces the demand for electricity at times when the grid is busiest. This helps reduce electricity prices.
Installing a stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is perfect for those who live in a small house or narrowboat, but do not have enough space to store a water heating unit.
Another great way to use a wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is perfect for heating pots and pans. The stove can be used to roast, fry, boil or steam. Make sure outside wood burners 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 ensure a clear view of flames. It is a good idea to remove any excess Ash from the grate on a regular basis.
You should also use dry well-seasoned, well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you have the most efficient burn and will reduce the amount of toxins that are in the air. Ideally the firewood you use should have been cut and split and stacked in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 months, before you bring it inside to use. You can also purchase dry kiln-dried logs, which are already cut and bagged, making them easy to transport and store.
It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space you intend to put it in. Installing a too large stove in a small area could result in smaller fires, which can cause more creosote and limit the amount of heat produced. A small wood burning stove can heat 500 square feet, a medium wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove can provide heat to 2,200 square feet.
Character
A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke-free areas, so you can use them both in rural and urban locations. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood and multi fuel, features a glass pane that is landscape-oriented and is suitable for classic and contemporary interiors.
Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame effects. This modern log burner has curving doors that have large viewing windows. It has amazing flame visualization. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to key areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Different types of firewood come with varying initial water content, depending on where they grow (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and near water bodies, for example) and therefore, some will need longer seasoning than others.
Installation
Installing a wood stove in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove will also reduce your fuel costs because you won't need to heat the entire house.
It's worth booking an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will allow them to evaluate the fireplace area and provide you with a precise estimate.
It's not just the cost of the stove that should be taken into consideration but also the amount of preparation and other work will be required at home. There's a lot to consider, so it's important to choose the right professional for the job.
It is possible that you will need a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liner prevents harmful gases and smoke from escaping through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air in your home. It's a good idea to get one of these installed before you put in your stove, especially if you live in an older house.
Installing a stove into a space without chimneys will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit via the roof or on the side. The latter is more cost-effective and involves less internal work, but it may be less well-insulated.
Also, you'll need an afghan constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, but it's recommended to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl and an lining for the flue to protect.
If you're looking for a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens with a wide range of. It also comes with an amazing window to view the flames. It is a smoke-free model and has been DEFRA approved. This makes it suitable for use in areas that require smoke control.