The Reasons Wood Burner Is Everywhere This Year

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

A small wood burner brings warmth and character to your living space. It can also be used to cook, especially in the event you select one with an option for stovetop cooking.

If the draft is decreased, larger wood stoves produce more creosote and burn inefficiently. The Louis stove was designed to be portable, and is suitable for yurts or caravans.

Cooking

One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking it. This can provide a very real sense of pride, satisfaction and care and also an opportunity to get away from the fast-paced nature of modern life for a short period of time.

Planning is key when cooking on a log stove. It takes longer for the stove to heat up so it's important to plan accordingly and select recipes that do not require high heat - soups, stews, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also an excellent idea to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner accessories such as the wood stove cooker plate, which replaces the blanking plate at the top of the stove and creates a powerful hotplate for cooking with - perfect for heating up your kettle!

Make sure you use only the highest quality, seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is functioning correctly and cooks at the right temperature. This will help reduce creosote build-up, which can cause chimney issues If the wood is not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and Ash are recommended as they produce long coals that release heat slowly over the course of time.

Stove baffles can be closed and opened to regulate the flow of air around the fire, which will help to optimise combustion and create a fire that is capable of providing the right amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is essential to play with the baffles on your stove to determine the settings that work best for you.

It's also an excellent idea to buy trivets, which are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out when you leave the stove. This is a common error made when using log burners for the first time! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle with a built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who like to make a quick cup or coffee.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are a great source of warmth. They not only heat your home but they also help to create an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is the busiest, which helps reduce the cost of electricity for everyone!

You can also install a stove to heat the hot water supply to your 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 to store a water heater.

Another way to make use of a wood stove is to cook on it! Many wood stoves have a flat surface, which is ideal for heating pots and pans. It can be used to cook, fry or steam or roast. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you plan to use and is safe to do so.

Make sure  freestanding wood burning stove  is clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote build-up and keep the flames visible. It is important to remove any excess ash.

You should also make use of dry well-seasoned, well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and safest burn possible, as well as reducing the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally, 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 purchase kiln dried logs that are cut and packaged and easy to store and carry.

It is also crucial 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 area can cause smaller fires, which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat produced. A small wood-burning stove can heat 500 square feet and a larger wood burning stove can warm 1,000 square feet and a large wood stove will be able to heat 2200 square feet.

Character

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

If you're looking for a wood burning stove with outstanding flame visuals take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and wide viewing windows, this contemporary log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets in the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, ensuring top performance. Different types of firewood have differing amounts of water at the start in relation to the location they grow (willow grows in wet soils and next to water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others.

Installation

Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will give it warmth and character. A small stove will also lower your energy costs since you won't have to heat your entire home.

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 fully assess the fireplace space and provide you with an accurate estimate.

The cost of the stove must be considered as well as the amount of preparation work and other tasks you'll have to complete in your home. It's crucial to hire the right expert because there's a lot to think about.

You might need to have a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gasses from escaping through the cracks 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 have an older home.

If you're considering installing an appliance in a space with no existing chimney, you'll need install a twin wall flue system fitted. This will create a chimney system that is safe for fumes and smoke to escape.

A twin wall flue system could run through your home and exit through the roof, or be a part of the exterior of the building. This option is less expensive and requires less work but may be less insulated.

It is necessary to build a hearth for the stove. It can be made from any non-combustible material, however it is best to choose one that is easy to clean. You'll also require an exhaust liner as well as a cowl for protection.

If you're looking to find a small stove to fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact dimensions make it perfect for kitchens with lots of space and it has a stunning window to view the flames from. It is a smoke-free model that has been DEFRA approved. This allows it to be used in areas that require smoke control.