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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove will bring the warmth and character of any room. You can use it to cook, especially in the event that you select a model with a stovetop option. When the draft is less larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be portable, and is suitable for caravans and yurts. Cooking Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is among the many pleasures associated with owning one. This can bring a real satisfaction and pride as well as a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern life. Cooking using a log burner requires careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to warm up, so it is important to plan accordingly and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures – stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. Wood Burning Stoves 's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories, like the cooker plate for wood stoves, which replaces the blanking plate on the stove's top and makes a very efficient hotplate to cook with ideal for heating up your kettle! Make sure you use only the highest quality, seasoned firewood to ensure your stove is functioning correctly and cooks at the correct temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems for chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods such as oak or ash are recommended because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time. The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to regulate airflow. This will allow you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to find the best settings for you. It's also recommended to buy a trivet, which is designed to sit on top of the stove. This will prevent the kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common mistake when using log burners for the first time! You can also purchase an electric kettle that has a built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who prefer making an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea. Warmth Woodburning stoves are an excellent source of warmth. They not only warm your home however, they also help to create an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the grid is at its most busy and can lower the cost of electricity for everyone! You can also put in an electric stove to provide the hot water supply to your taps and radiators. This is perfect for those who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heater. Another way to make use of a wood burner is to cook on it! There are many wood stoves that have flat tops, which are ideal to heat pots and pans. You can use the stove to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Be sure to ensure that whether your stove is capable of burning the type of fuel you plan to use and that it is safe to do it. Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote from building up and also keep the flames in view. It is essential to regularly remove excess ash. It is also a good idea to ensure that you're using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will ensure that you get the best burn and minimize the toxins in the air. Idealy, the firewood should be split, cut and stacked in an area with good ventilation for at minimum a year before it is brought inside. You can also purchase kiln dried logs that are cut and packed and easy to store and transport. Also, ensure that your wood stove is correctly sized to fit the space you intend to put it in. Putting too large of a stove in a small space can cause smaller fires, which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood stove is rated to heat up to 500 sq ft, a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet and a larger wood stove can heat up to 2,200+ sq ft. Character A small wood burning stove will bring warmth and character to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use them in both rural and urban environments. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel, and is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is perfect for modern and classic interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides stunning flame effects. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this modern log burner has stunning flame images. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Different kinds of firewood have varying initial water content in relation to the location they are grown (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and close to water bodies, for example) and therefore, 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 lower your energy costs since you won't have to heat the entire house. If you're considering installing a stove, it's worth scheduling a visit to a local HETAS installer. This will enable them to fully assess your fireplace space and provide you with an accurate estimate. Not only the price of the stove needs to be considered, but also how much preparation work and additional tasks you'll have to complete in your home. It's crucial to hire the right expert because there's so much to consider. As part of the installation process, you might have to install a chimney liner. Chimney liners stop toxic gasses and smoke from flowing through the cracks in the chimney brickwork and polluting the air in your home. It's a good idea to get one of these installed before you put in your stove, especially when you live in an older house. If you're considering installing a stove in a space that has no chimney, you'll have to have a twin wall flue system fitted. This will result in a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall flue system can run through your home and exit through the roof, or be a part of the exterior of the building. The latter is more cost-effective and requires less work, but it can be less well-insulated. Also, you'll need a hearth built for the stove to rest on. This can be made of any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to choose something that will be easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl and an insulated flue liner to protect. If you're looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, we suggest the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small dimensions make it perfect for kitchens of all sizes and it has a stunning glass window to watch the flames from. It is a smoke-free model that has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is needed.