A Step-By-Step Guide For Choosing Your Wood Burner

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

A small wood stove will bring the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, especially when you select one with a stovetop option.

Larger wood stoves burn more efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove was designed to be portable, and is suitable for caravans and yurts.

Cooking

Amongst the pleasures of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a real sense of pride, pleasure and care as well as an opportunity to unwind from the fast-paced nature of modern life for a while.

Planning is essential when cooking on a wood stove. It takes longer for the stove to warm up and cook, so it is essential to plan accordingly and select recipes that do not require high temperatures - stews, soups and casseroles as well as pot roasts all work well. It's also an excellent idea to invest in some of Charnwood's log burner accessories like the wood stove cooker plate that 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 to use only the finest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems for chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash are recommended because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time.

Baffles on woodburning stoves can be opened and closed to regulate the flow of air around the fire, which will help to maximize combustion and create a flame that is capable of supplying the right amount of heat to both toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to discover the ideal settings for you.

It's also a good idea to purchase trivets that are designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out if you remove it from the stove. This is a common error made when using a log burner for the first time! It's also a good idea to purchase an electric kettle with whistles built-in and can be extremely useful for those who enjoy having a quick cup of coffee or tea.

Warmth

Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. They not only 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 helps lower electricity prices for everyone!

You can also set up the stove to heat up hot water for your taps and radiators. This is a great option for those who live in a small home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space to store an electric water heater.

Cooking on corner wood burner stoves is another great way to use it! Many wood stoves feature flat surfaces, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. You can use it 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.

One of the most important things to consider when burning a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build up and allow for a clear view of the flames. It is crucial to remove any excess ash.

It is also a good idea to ensure that you're using dry, well-seasoned wood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and safest burning possible, as well as reducing pollution in the air. Ideally, the firewood should be split, cut and then stored in a location with good ventilation for at minimum one year prior to being taken inside. You can also purchase kiln-dried logs that are cut and packaged and easy to store and transport.

You should also make sure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you want to install it in. Too large a wood stove could cause smaller fires that will create more creosote. This can reduce the amount heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to heat up to 500 sq feet and a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq feet and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2200plus sq feet.

Character

A small wood burning fireplace burning stove will bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke-free 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 suitable for classic and contemporary interiors.

Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides stunning flame effects. This modern log burner has doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It provides amazing flame visualization. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct the air to the most important areas of the flame, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with differing amounts of water at the start according to where they grow (willow grows in wet soils and next to water bodies, for instance) and therefore, some require more time to season than others.

Installation

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

It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're thinking of installing an appliance. This will allow them to evaluate the woodburning fireplace space and provide you with an accurate quote.

Not just the cost of the stove should be taken into consideration and also the amount of preparation work and other tasks you'll need to perform in your home. There's many things to take into account, so it's important to choose the right person for the task.

It is possible that you will need a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork and polluting the air in your home. Installing one of these before installing your stove is a good idea especially if you have an older home.

Installing a stove into an area that does not have a chimney will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create an artificial chimney system, providing 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 could run externally along the side of the building. The latter is more economical and requires 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 materials, but it's best wood burning stove to use something that is easily cleaned. You'll also require an exhaust liner as well as an enclosure for protection.

If you're looking for a small stove that can fit into your kitchen, then we suggest the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it perfect for kitchens with a wide range of. It also has a beautiful window from which you can view the flames. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.