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

A small wood burner adds warmth and personality to your living space. It can also be used to cook, particularly if you choose one with the option of a stovetop.

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

Cooking

Amongst the pleasures of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can provide a very genuine sense of pride, pleasure and care, as well as an opportunity to unwind from the hectic pace of modern life for a short period of time.

Planning is essential when cooking on a log stove. Make a plan and select recipes that don't require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove, creating an ideal hotplate for heating your kettle.

Use only the best quality, seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is working properly and can cook at the right temperature. This will lessen the accumulation of creosote that can cause chimney issues if not burnt properly. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash, are recommended due to their capacity to create long coals that release lower levels of heat over time.

The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control the flow of air. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups, and ensuring the best combustion. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to find the best settings for you.

A trivet can also be a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will prevent your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which could be a common mistake when first using the log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle with an integrated whistle. This is ideal for those who want making a quick cup or coffee.

Warmth

Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. They not only heat your home, but they can also provide a sustainable and healthy energy supply. The burning of wood reduces the demand for electricity when the grid is busiest. This helps to lower the cost of electricity.

A stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a small house or boat, and don't have the space to store a water heating unit.

Cooking on indoor wood burner stoves is another great way to use it! A majority of wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is ideal for heating pots and pans. You can use the stove to roast, fry, boil or steam. Make sure that your stove is able to burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to do so.

Clean your wood stove. This will prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and maintain a clear view of the flames. It is essential to remove ash regularly.

It is important to ensure that you're using clean, well-seasoned wood. This will help you achieve the most efficient and safest burn you can and also reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally the firewood you use should have been cut and split and stored in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 months, before bringing it indoors to use. You can also purchase Kiln dried logs that are pre-cut and bagged and easy to transport and store.

It is also crucial to make sure that the wood stove you pick is of the right size for the space in which it will be installed. Installing a too large stove in a small space can cause smaller fires, which will create more creosote and reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood-burning stove can heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can warm 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove can heat 2,200 square feet.

Character

A small wood burner 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 environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in wood and multi fuel, has an open-plan glass pane and is suitable for modern and traditional interiors.

If you're looking for a wood burning stove with outstanding flame visuals take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and wide viewing windows, this modern log burner has stunning flame visuals. Air jets in the modern combustion system direct the air towards the most important areas of the flame, ensuring great performance. Different types of firewood come with differing amounts of water at the start in relation to the location they grow (willow grows in wet soils and next to water bodies, for example) Therefore, some types of conservatory wood burner require longer seasons than others.

Installation

Installing a contemporary wood burning stoves stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove will also reduce your fuel costs because you don't have to heat the entire house.

It's worthwhile to make an appointment with a HETAS installer to visit your home if you're thinking of installing an appliance. This will allow them to fully assess the woodburning fireplace area and provide you with a precise estimate.

The cost of the stove should be taken into consideration, but also how much preparation work and additional tasks you will need to do at home. There's many things to think about and it's essential that you get the right professional for the job.

As part of the installation process, you might need to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gas and smoke from venting through the cracks in the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea get one of these installed before you install your stove, particularly in the case of an older home.

Installing a stove into a space without chimneys will require a twin-wall flue system. This will create a fake chimney system, providing an ideal place for smoke and fumes to escape.

A twin wall system can be constructed through your home and exit through the roof or on the side. This is more affordable and requires less internal work, but it is also less well-insulated.

You'll need to construct an oven hearth. It can be made from any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select something that is easily cleaned. You'll also need a flue liner and a cowl to protect.

If you're looking to find a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact design makes it perfect for kitchens of all sizes. It also comes with an amazing window to see the flames. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.