It s The Perfect Time To Broaden Your Wood Burner Options

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 be used to cook, particularly when you choose a model with a stovetop option.

If the draft is decreased the larger wood burning fires stoves create more creosote, which causes them to burn less efficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is ideal for caravans or yurts.

Cooking

Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is one of the many pleasures associated with having one. This can bring a genuine sense of pride, care and enjoyment, as well as an opportunity to unwind from the hectic pace of our lives for a few minutes.

Planning is crucial when cooking on a wood stove. It takes longer for the stove to heat up so it's important 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 a good idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner equipment, such as the cooker plate for wood stoves that replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with which is perfect for heating your kettle!

The best way to ensure that your stove is in good working in good condition, and capable of cooking at the right temperature is to select the highest quality, seasoned wood. This will reduce creosote, which can cause problems for chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods like oak or 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 will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to find the best settings for you.

A trivet can also be an excellent idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake when using a log burner for the first time! It's also a good idea to purchase an oven kettle that has a whistle built in it, which is beneficial for those who like having a quick cup of tea or coffee.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They do not just heat your home, but they also contribute to a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the grid is at its busiest and helps lower the cost of electricity for everyone!

A stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for those who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heater.

Another excellent way to utilize the wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have a flat surface, which is perfect to heat pans and pots. It can be used to cook, fry or steam, or roast. Make sure your stove is able to burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to use it.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when burning a corner wood burner stove is to keep it clean. This will help prevent dangerous creosote build up and ensure an unobstructed view of the flames. It is essential to regularly remove excess ash.

It is also recommended to use dry well-seasoned, well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the best burning and will reduce the amount of toxins that are in 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 could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are already cut and bagged, making them easy to carry and store.

Also, ensure that your conservatory wood burner stove is designed to fit in the space that you intend for to put it in. A too big stove in a small area could result in smaller fires, which can create more creosote and reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood burning stove can heat 500 square feet, a medium wood burning stove can heat 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will heat 2,200 square feet.

Character

A small wood stove can provide warmth and character the kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas so you can enjoy these stoves in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both second hand wood burning stoves and multi fuel, features a landscape format glass pane and is ideal for modern and classic interiors.

If you're seeking a wood burning stove with outstanding flame visuals take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner features curving doors that have large viewing windows. It provides exceptional flame visualizations. Air jets in the modern combustion system guide the air to the most important areas of the flame, which ensures excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have varying initial water content, depending on where they are grown (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and next to water bodies, for instance), so some will need longer seasoning than others.

Installation

Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove will also reduce your energy bills since you won't need to heat the entire house.

It's worth booking an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing a stove. This will allow them to assess your fireplace space accurately and give you a price.

It's not just the price of the stove that should be taken into consideration, it's also how much preparation and other work are required in your home. It's important to hire the right professional because there's a lot to think about.

It is possible that you will need a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners prevent toxic smoke and gases from escaping through the cracks in the brickwork of the chimney and contaminating your home's air. It's a good idea to get one of these installed prior to installing your stove, especially in the case of an older home.

Installing a stove in a space without a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create a fake chimney system, which will provide the perfect space for fumes and smoke to escape.

A twin wall system can be built through your home and exit through the roof or externally along the side. The latter is more economical and requires less work, however it could be less insulated.

It is also necessary to have a hearth built for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it's best to use something that is easily cleaned. Also, you'll 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 small size makes it ideal for kitchens with lots of space and it has a stunning glass window to watch the flames from. It's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.