What's The Reason? Wood Burner Is Everywhere This Year
A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space
A small wood stove can add the warmth and character of any room. It can be used to cook, especially when you choose a model with a stovetop option.
Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is reduced and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is designed to be lightweight and is suitable for yurts, caravans, shepherds' huts, boats and vans.
Cooking
One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a true feeling of pride and pleasure as well as an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of modern living.
Cooking with a log burner involves careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to warm up so it's important to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that do not require high 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 equipment, such as the cooker plate for wood stoves, which replaces the blanking plate on the stove's top and creates a powerful hotplate to cook on - perfect for heating up your kettle!
Use only the best quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is operating properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will help to lessen the accumulation of creosote that can cause chimney problems if not burnt properly. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over time.
The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control airflow. This allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread as well as slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the most efficient combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to determine the ideal settings for you.
A trivet is an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent the kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake made when using a log burner for the first time! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle with a built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who want to make an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea.
Warmth
Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. Not only do they heat your home however, they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. The wood burning process reduces the demand for electricity during times when the grid is most busy. This can help lower the cost of electricity.
The stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. contemporary wood burners 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.
Another way to make use of the wood burner is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have flat surfaces, which is ideal to heat pans and pots. The stove can be used to cook, roast or boil, or even steam. Be sure to ensure that your stove is capable of burning the type of fuel you plan to use, and that it is safe for doing so.
Keep your wood stove clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote build-up and also keep the flames in view. It is crucial to regularly remove excess ash.
You should also use dry, well-seasoned hardwood. This will help you achieve the most effective and safest burn you can and will also help reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally, the firewood should be split, cut and placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is taken inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are pre-cut, packed and easy to store and carry.
You should also make sure that your wood stove is correctly designed to fit in the space you intend it to be installed in. Too large a wood stove will result in smaller fires, which result in more creosote. This will reduce the amount heat produced. A small wood burning stove can provide 500 square feet of heat and a larger 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 burning stove will add a touch of warmth and personality to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempted from use in smoke-controlled areas so you can enjoy them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is suitable 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 comes with doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It offers incredible flame visualization. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Based on the location where the wood is growing (willow grows near water bodies and in soils with moisture for instance) various kinds of firewood will have varying water contents. Certain types of wood may require more seasoning.
Installation
Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a great way to give it a feeling of warmth and personality. A small stove will also reduce your fuel costs because you won't have to heat your entire home.
If you're considering installing a stove, it's worth scheduling a visit to an experienced local HETAS installer. This will enable them to assess the fireplace's space and give you a price.
It's not just the stove price that needs to be considered but also the amount of preparation work and other tasks will be required at home. It's important to hire the right expert because there's a lot to think about.
As part of the installation, you may need to install a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful smoke and gasses from escaping through gaps in the chimney brickwork, and contaminating the air in your home. Installing one of these before installing your stove is a good idea especially if you live in an older home.
Installing a stove into an area that does not have a chimney will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will create a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape.
A twin wall system can be installed through your home and exit through the roof or externally along the side. This option is less expensive and requires less work but may be less insulated.
Also, you'll need an afghan constructed for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is best to choose something that can be cleaned easily. You'll need a cowl as well as an insulated flue liner to protect.
If you're looking for a compact stove that will fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact size makes it ideal for kitchens with lots of space and also has a stunning window to view the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA approved, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.