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 be used to cook, especially when you choose one with a stovetop option.

Larger wood stoves burn inefficiently when the draft is lowered and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is specially designed to be lightweight and is suitable for yurts, caravans, shepherds' huts, boats or vans.

Cooking

Cooking on small wood-burning stoves is one of the many benefits that come with having one. This can bring a true feeling of pride and pleasure and also a chance to escape the hectic pace of modern living.

Planning is essential when cooking on a wood stove. Plan ahead and select recipes that don't require high temperatures. Soups, stews and casseroles are all good choices. Charnwood log burner accessories are also worth investing in. The wood stove cooker plate replaces the blanking plates at 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 working in good condition, and capable of cooking at a suitable temperature is to use the finest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems for chimneys if not burned properly. Hardwoods like oak and ash, are advised for their ability to produce long coals that release lower levels of heat over time.

Baffles on stoves can be closed and opened to control the airflow around the fire, which can help to improve combustion and create a fire capable of providing the right amount of heat for both toasting bread and slow simmering of casseroles and soups. It is important to experiment with the baffles on your stove to find the best settings for you.


It is also recommended to buy trivets that are designed to sit on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from drying out if you take it off the stove. This is a common mistake when using log burners for the first time! It's also an excellent idea to buy an oven kettle that has a whistle built in, which can be very useful for those who love a quick coffee or a cup of tea.

Warmth

Woodburning stoves are a fantastic source of warmth. Not only do they heat your home but they also help to create an eco-friendly and sustainable energy supply. The burning of wood can reduce the demand for electricity when the grid is at its busiest. This helps reduce electricity prices.

The stove can be used to heat hot water for taps and radiators. This is ideal for people who live in a small house or narrowboat, but don't have the space to store a water heating unit.

Cooking on a wood stove is another great way to use it! There are many wood stoves that have flat tops, which are ideal for heating pots and pans. The stove can be used to cook, roast or boil, or even steam. Check that your stove can burn the fuel you are planning to use and is safe to do so.

Keep your wood stove clean. This will stop dangerous creosote from building up and will keep the flames visible. It is crucial to regularly remove excess ash.

It is also a good idea to make sure you are using dry, well-seasoned 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 then stacked in an area with adequate ventilation for at least a year before it is brought inside. You can also purchase Kiln dried logs that are already cut and bagged, making them easy to transport and store.

You should also make sure that your wood stove is correctly size to the space you want to install it in. Installing a too large stove in a small space can result in smaller fires which will create more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood burning stove can heat 500 square feet while a large wood burning stove can warm 1,000 square feet and an extra large wood stove can be able to heat 2200 square feet.

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-free areas, so you can use them in both urban and rural environments. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, features a landscape format glass pane and is suitable for modern and classic interiors.

Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove with amazing flame effects. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this contemporary log burner offers exceptional flame visuals. Air jets in the advanced combustion system guide the air to the areas that are most crucial to the flame, which ensures excellent performance. Depending on where the wood is growing (willow grows near water bodies or in soils with moisture for instance) various kinds of firewood will have varying water contents. Some may require longer seasoning.

Installation

Installing a wood stove in your kitchen will add warmth and character. A small stove can also reduce your energy bills since you won't have to heat your entire home.

It's worthwhile to make an appointment with an HETAS installer to visit your home if you're considering installing a stove. This will enable them to assess the fireplace space and provide you with a precise quote.

The cost of the stove must be taken into consideration, but also how much preparation work and other tasks you will need to do at home. It is essential to choose the right professional because there's so much to consider.

As part of the installation, you may require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent toxic gas and smoke from venting through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air in your home. It's a good idea get one of these installed prior to installing your stove, especially in the case of an older home.

Installing a stove in an area that does not have chimneys 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 house and exit through the roof, or it could be a part of the exterior of the building. The former is more cost-effective and involves less internal work, but it may be less insulated.

You'll need to build a hearth for your stove. It can be made from any non-combustible materials, but it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. Also, you'll need an air liner and a cowl for protection.

If wood burning stove for shed looking for a compact stove that can fit in your kitchen, we suggest the British-designed MI Small FlickrFlame log burner. Its compact size makes it ideal for most kitchen spaces and has a beautiful window to admire the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model and is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.