15 Shocking Facts About Wood Burner You've Never Heard Of

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

A small wood stove can give the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, particularly when you select a model that has an option for stovetop cooking.

Larger wood 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 and shepherds' huts as well as boats, or vans.

Cooking

Cooking on small wood-burning stoves is one of the many pleasures associated with having one. It can give you a genuine sense of pride, pleasure and care as well as an opportunity to unwind from the fast-paced nature of our lives for a few minutes.

Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to get heated, so it is important to plan accordingly and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures. For  wood burning stoves on sale , stews, soups casseroles, pot roasts and soups all work well. It's also an excellent idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories, including the cooker plate for wood stoves that replaces the blanking plate at the stove's top and makes a very efficient hotplate for cooking with ideal for heating up your kettle!

Use only the best quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is working properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will help to reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney issues If the wood is not burned properly. Hardwoods, such as oak and ash are particularly recommended for their ability to produce long coals that release lower levels of heat over time.

The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control the flow of air. This allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups, and ensuring the best combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to determine the settings that work best for you.

A trivet is a great idea. It's designed to sit on top of your stove. This will stop the kettle from becoming dry if you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using the log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with a built-in whistle. This is great for those who want making coffee in a hurry.

Warmth

Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only heat your home, but they also contribute to an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. The wood burning process reduces the need for electricity at times when the grid is at its busiest. This helps reduce electricity prices.

A stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is a great option for those who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space for an electric water heater.

Cooking on a wood stove is another great way to use it! Many wood stoves have an even surface that is perfect to heat pans and pots. It can be used to cook, fry, steam or roast. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to use it.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when using a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will help prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and maintain a clear view of flames. It is a good idea to clear any excess ash from the grate frequently.

It is also a good idea to ensure that you are using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will help you achieve the most efficient and safest burning possible and will also help reduce toxins in the atmosphere. Ideally, your firewood should be split and cut and stacked in a well-ventilated space for at least 12 months, before bringing it inside to use. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that are cut and packed and easy to store and carry.

It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is sized to fit the space that you intend for to install it in. A stove that is too big will result in smaller fires, which will create more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat produced. A small wood stove is rated to provide heat to up to 500 sq feet, a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 sq feet and an even larger wood stove can heat up to 2,200plus sq feet.

Character

A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas so you can enjoy them both in urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, features a glass pane that is landscape-oriented and is ideal for modern and traditional interiors.

Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with amazing flame effects. This contemporary log burner comes with doors that are curved and have large viewing windows. It offers amazing flame visualization. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Different kinds of firewood have differing amounts of water at the start in relation to the location they are grown (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and near water bodies, for example) Therefore, some types of wood require more time to season than others.

Installation

A wood burner in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a feeling of warmth and character. A small stove can help you cut down on cost of fuel by not having to heat the whole house.

It's a good idea to schedule an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're contemplating installing an appliance. This will enable them to assess the fireplace's space and provide you with a quote.

It's not just the price of the stove that you need to consider, it's also how much prep work and extras will be required in your home. There's a lot to consider and it's essential that you get the right person for the task.

As part of the installation process, you might require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent harmful gases and smoke from escaping through cracks in the chimney brickwork, and infecting the air inside 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 in an area without a chimney will require an insulated twin-wall flue. This will create a chimney that is safe for smoke and fumes to escape.

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

You'll also need to have a hearth built for the stove to rest on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, however it is best to choose something that is easily cleaned. You'll also require an exhaust liner as well as a cowl for protection.

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