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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove will give the warmth and character of any room. It can also be used to cook, especially if you choose one with an option for stovetop cooking. If the draft is decreased larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is specially designed to be portable and suitable for yurts, caravans or shepherds' huts. boats and vans. Cooking One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking it. It can give you a great satisfaction and pride as well as an opportunity to escape the hectic pace of modern living. Planning is essential when cooking on a log stove. the advantage takes longer for the stove to heat up and cook, so it is essential to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that don't require high temperatures – stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is ideal to heat your kettle. The best way to make sure that your stove is in good order, and that it's capable of cooking at the correct temperature is to select the highest quality, seasoned wood. This will reduce creosote, which can cause problems with chimneys if it is not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and 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 regulate airflow. This allows you to build the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering casseroles and soups and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to determine the best settings for you. A trivet can also be an excellent idea. It's designed to sit on your stove. This will keep the kettle from becoming dry if you leave it on the stove, which can be a common error when first using a log burner! It's also an excellent idea to buy an electric kettle with an integrated whistle, which can be very useful for those who love having a quick cup of tea or coffee. Warmth Wood-burning stoves are a fantastic source of heat. They do not just heat your home but can also help to ensure a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the grid is at its most busy, which helps reduce the cost of electricity for everyone! You can also put in the stove to heat up hot water for your radiators and taps. This is perfect for those who live in a small house, caravan or narrowboat and do not have enough space to store a water heating unit. Another great way to use a wood burner is to cook on it! There are a myriad of wood stoves that have flat tops that are perfect for heating 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 kind of fuel you want to use, and that it is safe for doing so. Clean your wood stove. This will help prevent the risk of creosote accumulation and ensure a clear view of flames. It is a good idea to remove any excess ash from the grate frequently. You should also make use of dry, properly seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most effective and safest burning possible and will also help reduce pollution in the air. Ideally, your firewood should be cut and split and stored in a ventilated area for at least 12 months before bringing it inside to use. You could also buy dry kiln-dried logs, which are pre-cut and bagged and easy to carry and store. It is also important to ensure that the wood stove you pick is of the right size for the space where it will be installed. Putting too large of a stove in a small space can result in smaller fires which can cause more creosote and reduce the amount of heat generated. A small wood-burning stove can be able to heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can heat up to 1,000 square feet, and a large wood stove can heat 2,200 square feet. Character A small wood burning stove will add a touch of warmth and the character of your kitchen or living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use these stoves in both rural and urban locations. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel. It has a landscape format of glass pane. It is perfect for both classic and modern interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that provides amazing flame effects. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this contemporary log burner provides stunning flame visuals. Air jets in the advanced combustion system guide the air to the areas that are most crucial to the flame, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood have differing amounts of water at the start according to where they are grown (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and close to water bodies, for example) Therefore, some types of wood require longer seasons than others. Installation Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove can aid in reducing your fuel costs by not having to heat the whole house. It's worth booking an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing an appliance. This will enable them to evaluate the fireplace's space and give you a price. Not only the price of the stove should be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks you'll have to complete at home. It's important to hire the right expert because there's so much to consider. It could be necessary to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liner prevents harmful gas and smoke from venting through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. Installing one prior to installing your stove is a good idea especially if you live in an older home. If you're considering installing an appliance in a space with no existing chimney, you'll need have a twin wall flue system installed. This will create a fake chimney system, which will provide the perfect place for smoke and fumes to escape. A twin wall flue system can run through your house and exit through the roof, or it could be a part of the exterior of the building. The latter is more economical and requires less work, but it may be less insulated. It is necessary to build an oven hearth. It can be constructed from any non-combustible materials, but it is recommended to select one that is easy to clean. You'll also need a flue liner and a cowl for protection. If you're seeking a stove that is small that will fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its compact design makes it ideal for kitchens with a wide range of. It also has an amazing window to view the flames. It is a non-smoking model that has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas where smoke control is needed.