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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove will bring warmth and character to any room. It can be used to cook, especially if you select one with a stovetop option. When the draft is reduced larger wood stoves generate more creosote and burn slower. The Louis stove is designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts, caravans, shepherds' huts, boats, or vans. Cooking Cooking on an unassuming wood-burning stove is among the many pleasures that come with having one. This can bring a genuine sense of pride, pleasure and care, as well as an opportunity to escape from the frantic pace of modern life for a short period of time. Planning is essential when cooking on a log stove. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that do not require high temperatures. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all good options. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories including the cooker plate for the wood stove that replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and creates a highly effective hotplate for cooking with – perfect for heating up your kettle! Use only the best quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure that your stove is functioning properly and can cook at the correct temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems for chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods like oak or ash are suggested because they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time. Stove baffles can be opened and closed to regulate the airflow around the fire, which can help to maximize combustion and create a flame that is capable of supplying the right amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your stove and experiment with opening the baffles and closing them at different points, to discover what settings provide the best results for each particular task. A trivet can also be a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will keep your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which could be a common error when first using the log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle with built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who want making a quick cup 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. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the grid is at its most busy and helps lower electricity prices for everyone! The stove can be used to provide hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a tiny home or boat, and don't have the space to store a water heating unit. Another great way to use a wood burner is to cook on it! There are a variety of wood stoves that have flat tops that are perfect for heating pots and pans. You can use the stove to roast, fry, boil or steam. Check that your stove can use the fuel you intend to use and is safe to do so. One of the most important things to consider when using a wood stove is to keep it clean. This will stop dangerous creosote build-up and keep the flames visible. It is a good idea to remove any excess Ash from the grate on a regular basis. It is important to ensure that you are using clean, well-seasoned wood. This will allow you to have the most efficient and safest burn you can, as well as reducing toxins in the atmosphere. Idealy, the firewood should be split, cut and then stored in a location with adequate ventilation for at least a year before it is brought inside. You can also buy kiln-dried logs that have been cut, packed and easy to store and carry. It is also important to make sure that the wood stove you select is the correct size for the space in which it will be installed. A too big stove in a small space can cause smaller fires, which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. 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 can provide heat to 2,200 square feet. Character A small wood burner will bring warmth and the character of your kitchen or living space. 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 and features a landscape-style glass pane. It is suitable for both classic and modern interiors. If you're looking for a wood burning stove that offers stunning flame images take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. This contemporary log burner comes with curved doors with large viewing windows. It offers amazing flame visualization. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Different kinds of firewood have different amounts of water in the beginning, depending on where they grow (willow is found in soils that are damp and close to water bodies, for example) Therefore, some types of wood will need longer seasoning than others. Fireplaces And Stoves Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and personality. A small stove can also help you reduce your cost of fuel by not having to heat the whole house. If you're considering installing an appliance, you should consider scheduling a visit to a local HETAS installer. This will enable them to evaluate the fireplace's space and provide you with a quote. It's not just the stove price that needs to be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks are required at home. It's crucial to hire the right professional since there's so much to consider. You might need to have a chimney liner fitted as part of the installation process. Chimney liners prevent harmful gases and smoke from escaping through gaps in the chimney's brickwork and polluting the air in your home. It is a good idea to get one of these installed before you install your stove, especially in the case of an older home. Installing a stove in an area that does not have a chimney will require the use of a twin-wall flue system. This will result in a chimney that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape. A twin wall flue system can go through your home and exit through the roof, or run externally along the side of the building. This is more affordable and requires less work, but it is also less well-insulated. It is necessary to build an oven hearth. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to select something that is easily cleaned. You'll need a cowl as well as a flue lining for protection. 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 dimensions make it perfect for kitchens of all sizes and also has a stunning glass window to watch the flames from. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.