7 Things You've Never Known About Wood Burner

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

A small wood stove adds warmth and personality to your living space. You can use it to cook, particularly if you select one with a stovetop option.

If the draft is decreased the larger wood stoves create more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove was designed to be a portable stove and is suitable for caravans and yurts.

Cooking

Amongst the pleasures of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a real sense of pride pleasure and care and also an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of our lives for a few minutes.

Planning is essential when cooking on a log stove. It takes longer for the stove to get heated so it's important to plan accordingly and choose recipes that don't require a lot of temperatures. For instance, 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 accessories, like the cooker plate for wood stoves, which replaces the blanking plate at the top of the stove and creates a highly effective hotplate to cook on ideal for heating up your kettle!

The best way to ensure that your stove is in working in good condition, and capable of cooking at the correct temperature is to select the highest quality, seasoned wood. This will help to reduce the build-up of creosote, which can cause chimney issues If the wood is not burned properly. Hardwoods such as oak and ash, are advised for their ability to create long coals that release less heat as time passes.

The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to regulate airflow. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread as well as slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is a good idea to learn about the stove you have and play around with opening and closing them at different times to determine which settings give the best results for each particular task.

It is also a good idea to purchase trivets, which are designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will keep your kettle from boiling dry when you put it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using a log burner! You can also purchase an electric kettle that has an integrated whistle. This is ideal for those who want making a quick cup or coffee.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They not only warm your home, but they also contribute to an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the electricity grid is at its most busy, which helps reduce electricity prices for everyone!

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

Another great way to use the wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves with flat tops that are perfect for heating pots and pans. The stove can be used to cook, roast, 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.

Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will help avoid dangerous creosote build up and ensure an unobstructed view of the flames. It is essential to remove any excess ash.

It is also recommended to use dry well-seasoned and well-seasoned hardwood. This will allow you to have the most effective and safest burning possible and will also help reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally your firewood must be split and cut and stacked 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 cut and packed and easy to store and carry.

cast iron wood burning stove  is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly designed to fit in the space you intend to put it in. Putting too large of a stove in a small space can result in smaller fires which will create more creosote and reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood-burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet, a medium wood burning stove can heat 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove will be able to heat 2200 square feet.

Character

A small wood stove can add a touch of warmth and the character of your kitchen or living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt for use in smoke controlled zones, which means you can use them both in rural and urban settings. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel and is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is perfect for both classic and modern 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 expansive viewing windows, this modern log burner provides stunning flame images. Air jets in the modern combustion system direct the air to the most important areas of the flame, which ensures excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have differing amounts of water at the start, depending on where they are grown (willow is found in soils that are damp and close to water bodies, for example), so some will need longer seasoning than others.

Installation

Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove can also aid in reducing your energy costs as you don't have to heat your entire home.

If you're considering installing a stove, it's worth booking a site visit with an expert local HETAS installer. This will allow them to fully assess the fireplace space and give you a precise estimate.

Not just the cost of the stove must be considered, but also how much preparation work and additional tasks you will need to do at home. There's many things to consider and it's crucial 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 prevent harmful smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea install one before you install your stove, particularly when you live in an older property.

If you're planning on installing a stove in a space with no existing chimney, you'll have to install a twin wall flue system fitted. This will create a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.

A twin wall system can be installed through your home and exit through the roof or externally along the side. The former is more cost-effective and requires less work, however it could be less insulated.

It is necessary to build a hearth for your stove. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, however it's best to use something that will be easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect.

If you're looking for a small stove that can fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its small size makes it ideal for kitchens with a wide range of. It also has a beautiful window from which to see the flames. It's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.