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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 be used to cook, particularly if you select one with a stovetop option.

Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is reduced and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts, caravans, shepherds' huts, boats and vans.

Cooking

One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a real sense of pride, satisfaction and care and also an opportunity to unwind from the hectic pace of modern life for a short period of time.

Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. Plan ahead and select recipes that do not require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good options. Charnwood log burner accessories are worth the investment. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at the top of your stove to create an ideal hotplate for heating your kettle.

Make sure you use only the highest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is working properly and can cook at the right temperature. This will help to reduce the build-up of creosote, which can cause chimney problems if not burnt properly. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time.

Stove baffles can be closed and opened to regulate the airflow around the fire, which can help to optimise combustion and create a flame that is capable of providing the ideal amount of heat to both toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is recommended to learn about your stove and try opening and closing the baffles them at various points, to discover which settings give the best results for a particular task.

A trivet can also be a great idea. It's designed to sit on your stove. This will stop the kettle from becoming dry when you put it on the stove, which could be a common mistake to make when first using a log burner! It's also an excellent idea to buy an oven kettle that has whistles built-in, which can be very useful for those who love an easy cup of coffee or tea.

Warmth

Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only warm your home, but also contribute to a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the grid is at its most busy and helps lower the cost of electricity for everyone!

Installing a stove can be used to heat hot water for radiators and taps. This is a great option for people who live in a small house, caravan, or narrowboat that may not have enough space to store the water heater.

Another way to make use of the wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves that have a flat top, ideal to heat pots and pans. You can use it to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Make sure that your stove is able to use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to do so.

Keep your wood stove clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build-up and ensure a clear view of flames. It is recommended to clean any ash from the grate frequently.

It is important to ensure that you're using dry, well-seasoned wood. This will ensure that you get the best burning and reduce toxins in the air. Ideally, the firewood needs to be cut, split, and placed in an area that has good ventilation for at least one year before it's brought inside. You can also purchase kiln dried logs that are pre-cut, packed and easy to store and carry.

It is also crucial to ensure that the wood stove you select is the right size for the area in which it is installed. Putting too large wood burning stove of a stove in a small space could result in smaller fires, which can cause more creosote and limit the amount of heat that is produced. A small wood-burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat while a large cast iron wood burner burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove will heat 2,200 square feet.

Character

A small wood burning stove will add a touch of warmth and personality to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign woodburning stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas therefore you can use them in both rural and urban locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It has a landscape format of glass pane. It is ideal for modern and classic interiors.

If you're looking for a wood-burning stove with outstanding flame visuals look into the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner comes with curving doors that have large viewing windows. It offers exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the advanced combustion system guide the air to the key areas of the flame, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with different amounts of water in the beginning in relation to the location 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 is a great way to give it a feeling of warmth and character. A small stove will also aid in reducing your fuel costs by not having to heat your entire home.

If you're considering installing a stove, it's worth making a visit to an expert local HETAS installer. This will allow them to fully assess the fireplace area and provide you with a precise quote.

Not only the price of the stove needs to be considered, but also how much preparation work and additional tasks you'll need to perform at home. There's a lot to take into account and it's crucial to choose the right person for the job.

As part of the installation, you may need to install 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 in your home. It is a good idea to get one of these installed before you put in your stove, particularly when you live in an older house.

Installing a stove into an area without chimneys will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create an artificial chimney, allowing an ideal space for fumes and smoke to escape.

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

Also, you'll need a hearth constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select one that is easy to clean. You'll also require an air liner and an enclosure for protection.

If you're looking for a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it ideal for most kitchens. It also features an attractive window you can view the flames. It's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.