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

A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to any room. You can use it to cook, particularly when you choose one with a stovetop option.

When the draft is reduced larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove is specially designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts caravans, shepherds' huts, boats and vans.

Cooking

Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is among the many pleasures that come with owning one. This can bring a real sense of pride and enjoyment as well as an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of modern living.

Planning is crucial when cooking on a stove made of logs. Make a plan and select recipes that do not require high temperatures. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all good choices. It's also a good idea to invest in some of Charnwood's log burner accessories including the cooker plate for the wood stove, which replaces the blanking plate on the top of the stove and creates a powerful hotplate for cooking with ideal for heating up your kettle!

The best way to make sure that your stove is in good in good condition, and capable of cooking at a suitable temperature, is to use the finest quality, seasoned wood. This will reduce creosote, which can cause issues with chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak and ash, are advised for their ability to create long coals which release less heat as time passes.

The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control airflow. This allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is recommended to learn about your stove and experiment with opening and closing the baffles them at different points, to discover which settings give the best results for each particular task.

A trivet is a great idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent the kettle from becoming dry in the event that you leave it on the stove, which can be a common error when first using the log burner! You can also purchase an electric kettle that has an integrated whistle. This is ideal for those who prefer making an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They not only warm your home but can also help to ensure a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces the demand for electricity when the grid is most busy. This helps to reduce electricity prices.

You can also put in the stove to heat up the hot water supply to your radiators and taps. This is ideal for people who have a small home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have enough space to store a water heater.

Cooking on wood stoves is another great way to use it! Many wood stoves have an even surface that is perfect for heating pots and pans. The stove can be used to roast, fry or boil water, or even steam. Just remember to check whether  contemporary wood burning stoves  is capable burning the kind of fuel you plan to use, and also that it is safe for doing this.

Clean your wood stove. This will stop the dangerous creosote build-up and will keep the flames visible. It is a good idea to clear any excess ash from the grate regularly.

It is also recommended to use dry, well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure you get the best burning and reduce toxins in the air. Idealy, the firewood should be split, cut and then stored in a location with good ventilation for at minimum one year before it's taken inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that have been cut, bagged and easy for you to store and transport.

It is also important to make sure that the wood stove you select is the right size for the space where it will be installed. Putting too large of a stove in a small space can result in smaller fires which can create more creosote and reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can heat 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will provide heat to 2,200 square feet.

Character

A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use them both in rural and urban locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is suitable for both modern and traditional interiors.

If you're looking for a wood-burning stove that has stunning flame visuals look into the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this modern log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct the air towards the key areas of the flame, ensuring great performance. Different types of firewood have varying initial water content in relation to the location they are grown (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and close to water bodies, for example), so some require longer seasons than others.

Installation

A wood burner in your kitchen is a fantastic way to give it a sense of warmth and personality. A small stove can also reduce your energy bills since you won't have to heat the entire house.

If you're considering installing a stove, it's worth scheduling a visit to a local HETAS installer. This will allow them to evaluate your fireplace's dimensions accurately and give you a price.

It's not just the stove price that you need to consider as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks will need to be done in your home. It is essential to choose the right professional because there's so much to consider.

As part of the installation, you may require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful smoke and gases from escaping through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air in your home. It's a good idea to install one before you install your stove, especially when you live in an older property.

Installing a stove into an area without a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will result in a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape.

A twin wall flue system can run through your house and exit through the roof, or it can be a part of the exterior of the building. The former is more cost-effective and requires less internal work, but it may be less well-insulated.

You'll need to build a hearth for the stove. This can be made of any non-combustible materials, but it's recommended to choose something that can be easily cleaned. You'll require a cowl and an lining for the flue to protect.

If you're seeking a stove that is small that will fit in your kitchen, we suggest the British MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it ideal for most kitchens. It also comes with an amazing window you can view the flames. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.