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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove adds warmth and the look of your living space. It can also be used to cook, especially when you select the model with an option for stovetop cooking. Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is lowered and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be mobile and is suitable for yurts, caravans or shepherds' huts. boats, or vans. Cooking One of the benefits of owning a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a real sense of pride satisfaction and care as well as an opportunity to get away from the hectic pace of our lives for a few minutes. Cooking with a log stove requires careful planning. Make sure to plan ahead and choose recipes that do not require high heat. Soups, stews and casseroles are all great choices. It's also an excellent idea to invest in some of Charnwood's log burner accessories such as the cooker plate for the wood stove that replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and creates a powerful hotplate to cook on – perfect for heating up your kettle! The best way to make sure that your stove is in good working condition, and capable of cooking at a suitable temperature, is to use only the highest quality, well-seasoned wood. This will help to lessen the accumulation of creosote that could cause chimney problems when 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 control the airflow around the stove, which helps to optimise combustion and create a fire capable of providing the ideal amount of heat for toasting bread and slow simmering of soups and casseroles. It is recommended 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. It's also a good idea to purchase trivets, which are designed to be placed on top of your stove. This will prevent your kettle from leaking if you leave it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using the log burner! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle that comes with a built-in whistle. This is ideal for those who prefer making coffee in a hurry. Warmth Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. Not only do they heat your home, but they also help to create an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood can reduce demand for electricity when the electricity grid is at its busiest, which helps reduce 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 ideal for people who live in a tiny home, caravan or narrowboat and don't have enough space to store a water heater. Cooking on wood stoves is a fantastic way to use it! There are many wood stoves with a flat top, ideal for heating pots and pans. The stove can be used to roast, fry or boil, or even steam. Make sure that your stove is capable of burning the type of fuel you intend to use, and also that it is safe to do this. Keep your wood stove clean. This will stop the dangerous creosote build-up and also keep the flames in view. It is essential to remove any excess ash. You should also use dry, well-seasoned hardwood. This will ensure that you get the best burning and will reduce the amount of toxins that are in the air. Ideally, the firewood should be cut, split and then stored in a location with good ventilation for at minimum one year prior to being taken inside. You can also purchase kiln-dried logs that are cut and packed and easy to store and carry. It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is correctly designed to fit in the space you intend it to be installed in. A too big stove in a small area can cause smaller fires, which can cause more creosote and limit the amount of heat generated. A small wood stove is designed to be able to heat up to 500 sq ft and a medium wood stove is designed to heat up to 1,000 square feet and a larger wood stove can be able to heat up to 2,200+ sq ft. Character A small wood stove can bring warmth and personality to your kitchen and living room. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled areas, so you can use these stoves in both urban and rural settings. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel, and features a landscape-style glass pane. It is ideal for modern and classic interiors. If you're looking for a wood burning stove that has stunning flame visuals take a look at the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and expansive viewing windows, this contemporary log burner has stunning flame images. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to crucial areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Depending on where the wood grows (willow grows near water bodies or in soils that are moist like), different types of firewood will have varying water contents. Certain types of wood may require more seasoning. Fireplaces & Stoves Installing a wood stove in your kitchen is a great idea to give it a sense of warmth and character. A small stove can aid in reducing your fuel costs by not having to heat your entire home. When you're thinking about installing an appliance, you should consider booking a site visit with an expert local HETAS installer. This will allow them to evaluate the fireplace space and give you a precise estimate. It's not just the cost of the stove that should be taken into consideration, it's also how much preparation and other work will need to be done at home. It is essential to choose the right professional since there's so much to consider. As part of the installation, you may need to install a chimney liner. Chimney liner prevents harmful gases and smoke from escaping through the cracks in the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea install one prior to installing your stove, especially in the case of an older home. If you're considering installing the stove in a room without a chimney, you'll need install a twin wall flue installed. This will create a chimney 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 it could be run externally along the side of the building. This option is less expensive and requires less internal work, however it may be less well-insulated. Also, you'll need a hearth built for the stove to sit on. It can be constructed from any non-combustible material, but it is recommended to select something that can be cleaned easily. You'll also need a flue liner and an enclosure for protection. 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 size makes it ideal for most kitchen spaces and it has a stunning window to view the flames from. It's a smoke-free model and is DEFRA approved, which makes it suitable for use in smoke control zones.