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A Small Wood Burner Brings Warmth and Character to Your Living Space A small wood stove adds warmth and character to your living space. It can also be used to cook, particularly when you select the model with the option of a stovetop. Larger wood stoves burn less efficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is specifically designed to be portable and is suitable for yurts, caravans, shepherds' huts, boats or vans. Cooking One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking on it. This can bring a real sense of pride care and enjoyment and also an opportunity to escape from the fast-paced nature of modern life for a short period of time. Cooking with a log burner involves careful planning. It takes longer for the stove to warm up and cook, so it is essential to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that don't require a lot of heat – soups, stews, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. Charnwood log burner accessories are worth the investment. The cooker for wood stove plate replaces the blanking plates on the top of your stove to create a hotplate that is perfect to heat your kettle. Use only the best quality wood that is seasoned and seasoned to ensure your stove is functioning well and is cooking at the right temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause issues with chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods such as oak and ash, are advised for their ability to create long coals which release less heat as time passes. The baffles on your stove can be opened or closed to control the flow of air. This allows you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread or slow simmering soups and casseroles, and ensuring the best combustion. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with your stove and try opening and closing the baffles them at different times to determine what settings provide the best results for each specific task. It is also an excellent idea to buy a trivet, which is designed to be placed on top of the stove. This will prevent your kettle from leaking when you put it on the stove, which can be a common mistake to make when first using a log burner! You can also buy a stovetop tea kettle that comes with a built-in whistle. This is great for those who prefer to make an instant cup of coffee or a cup of tea. Warmth Wood-burning stoves provide a great source of heat. They not only heat your home, but they also contribute to an environmentally sustainable and healthy energy supply. Wood burning reduces demand for electricity when the electricity grid is the busiest and helps lower electricity prices for everyone! You can also set up a stove to heat a hot water supply for your taps and radiators. This is ideal for those who live in a smaller home, caravan or narrowboat that may not have enough space for an electric water heater. Cooking on a wood stove is another great way to use it! There are a variety of wood stoves that have flat tops that are perfect for heating pots and pans. It can be used to fry, boil or steam, or roast. Be sure to ensure that whether your stove is capable burning the kind of fuel you plan to use, and also that it is safe to do it. Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will prevent dangerous creosote build-up and also keep the flames in view. It is essential to remove any excess ash. It is important to make sure you are using clean, well-seasoned wood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and safest burning possible and also reduce pollution in the air. Ideally, the firewood needs to be split, cut, and placed in an area that has good ventilation for at minimum one year before it's taken inside. You can also purchase dry kiln-dried logs, which are pre-cut and bagged and easy to transport and store. It is also important to ensure that your wood stove is designed to fit in the space that you intend for to put it in. A stove that is too big will result in smaller fires, which will create more creosote. This can reduce the amount of heat produced. 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 will be able to heat 2200 square feet. Character A small wood stove will add warmth and character to the kitchen and living spaces. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled zones, which means you can use these stoves in both rural and urban settings. The Stovax Stockton 3 is available in wood and multi-fuel and is a landscape design with a glass pane. It is perfect for both classic and modern interiors. Stovax Futura 4 is a wood-burning stove that offers stunning flame effects. With its curved doors and large viewing windows, this contemporary log burner has stunning flame images. Air jets inside the advanced combustion system direct air to the key areas of the fire, which ensures excellent performance. Different types of firewood come with differing amounts of water at the start, depending on where they are grown (willow grows in wet soils and next to water bodies, for example) and therefore, some require longer seasons than others. Installation Having a wood burner installed in your kitchen is a fantastic way to give it a feeling of warmth and character. A small stove can aid in reducing your fuel costs by not having to heat the entire house. When you're thinking about installing a stove, it's worth booking a site visit with an experienced local HETAS installer. This will enable them to evaluate the fireplace area and provide you with a precise quote. Not just the cost of the stove needs to be considered and also the amount of preparation work and additional tasks you'll need to perform at home. It is essential to choose the right professional since there's a lot to think about. It is possible that you will need a chimney liner installed as part of the installation process. Chimney liners stop toxic smoke and gases from escaping through the gaps between the chimney's brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea to get one of these installed before you put in your stove, particularly if you live in an older property. If you're planning to install the stove in a room that has no chimney, you'll need have a twin wall flue 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 go through your home and exit through the roof, or be run externally along the side of the building. The latter is more cost-effective and involves less internal work, but it may be less insulated. It is also necessary to have a hearth constructed for the stove to sit on. It can be constructed of any non-combustible material, but it is best to choose something that can be cleaned easily. You'll need a cowl and a flue lining for protection. If you're looking for a stove with a small size that can fit into your kitchen, we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame. Its small size makes it ideal for most kitchen spaces and it has a stunning window to admire the flames from. british wood burning stoves 's a smoke-free model that is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.