10 Healthy Wood Burner Habits

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.  wood heater stove  can also be used to cook, especially if you choose one with an option for stovetop cooking.

Larger wood stoves burn inefficiently when the draft is turned down and produce more creosote. The Louis stove is designed to be mobile and suitable for yurts, caravans and shepherds' huts as well as boats and vans.

Cooking

One of the many benefits of having a small wood stove is cooking it. This can bring a real sense of pride pleasure and care and also an opportunity to get away from the frantic pace of our lives for a few minutes.

Planning is crucial when cooking on a wood stove. It takes longer for the stove to warm up, so it is important to plan accordingly, and choose recipes that do not require high temperatures. For instance, stews, soups, casseroles and pot roasts all work well. It's also recommended to invest in a few of Charnwood's log burner equipment, such as the wood stove cooker plate, which replaces the blanking plate that is on the top of the stove and makes a very efficient hotplate for cooking with ideal for heating up your kettle!

Make sure to use only the finest quality well-seasoned firewood to ensure that your stove is working properly and can cook at the right temperature. This will lessen the build-up of creosote which can cause problems with chimneys if they are not properly burned. Hardwoods like oak and ash are particularly recommended for their ability to create long coals which release lower levels of heat as time passes.

The baffles on your stove can be opened and closed to control the flow of air. This will allow you to create the perfect fire for toasting bread, slow simmering soups and casseroles and ensuring the highest quality combustion. It is crucial to play around with the baffles on your stove to determine the ideal settings for you.

A trivet can also be a great idea. It's made to sit on your stove. This will stop your kettle from drying out if you remove it from the stove. This is a common mistake made when using log burners for the first time! You can also purchase a stovetop tea kettle that comes with built-in whistle. This is great for those who want making a quick cup or coffee.

Warmth

Wood-burning stoves are an excellent source of heat. They not only warm your home, but they can also provide a sustainable and healthy energy supply. Burning wood reduces electricity demand when the electricity grid is at its most busy and can lower the cost of electricity for everyone!

You can also install the stove to heat up the hot water supply to your radiators and taps. This is ideal for those who live in a small house, caravan or narrowboat and don't have the space to store a water heating unit.

Cooking on wood stoves is another great way to use it! There are many wood stoves with a flat top, ideal to heat 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 use it.

Make sure your wood stove is clean. This will stop the dangerous creosote from accumulating and will keep the flames visible. It is a good idea to clean any ash from the grate frequently.

It is also a good idea to ensure that you're using well-seasoned, dry wood. This will ensure that you get the most efficient and safest burn you can and will also help reduce the amount of toxins that are released into the air. Ideally, the firewood should be split, cut and stored in a location with adequate ventilation for at least one year before it's brought inside. You can also purchase kiln dried logs that have been cut, packed and easy to store and carry.

It is also essential to make sure that the wood stove you pick is of the right size for the space in which it is installed. A too big stove in a small space can result in smaller fires which will create more creosote and reduce the amount of heat that is produced. A small wood stove is rated to provide heat to up to 500 square feet and a medium wood stove can heat up to 1,000 sq ft and a larger wood stove can be able to heat up to 2,200+ sq ft.

Character

A small wood burning stove will bring warmth and personality to your kitchen and living space. Our Ecodesign stoves are DEFRA exempt from use in smoke controlled zones, which means you can use these stoves in both urban and rural locations. The Stovax Stockton 3, available in both wood and multi fuel, features an open-plan glass pane and is ideal for modern and traditional interiors.

If you're looking for a wood burning stove that offers stunning flame images look into the Stovax Futura 4. With its curved doors and wide viewing windows, this contemporary log burner offers exceptional flame images. Air jets within the advanced combustion system direct air to key areas of the fire, ensuring excellent performance. Different types of firewood have varying initial water content in relation to the location they grow (willow is a common species in soils that are wet and next to water bodies, for instance) Therefore, some types of wood will need longer seasoning than others.

Installation

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

When you're thinking about installing an electric stove, you should consider making a visit to an expert local HETAS installer. This will allow them to assess your fireplace space and provide you with an accurate quote.

It's not just the price of the stove that should be taken into consideration but also the amount of preparation and other work will need to be done in your home. There's many things to think about and it's crucial that you get the right professional for the job.

As part of the installation process, you might require the installation of a chimney liner. Chimney liners prevent harmful gasses and smoke from flowing through gaps in the chimney brickwork and contaminating the air inside your home. It's a good idea to install one before you put in your stove, especially if you live in an older house.

If you're planning to install a stove in a space with no existing chimney, you'll have to have a twin wall flue installed. This will create an artificial chimney system, which will provide a safe location for fumes and smoke to escape.

A twin wall flue system can run 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 well-insulated.

You'll need to build a hearth for your stove. This can be made of any non-combustible material, however it is recommended to choose something that can be easily cleaned. You'll also require an exhaust liner as well as a cowl to protect.

If you are looking for a stove with a small size that will fit in your kitchen, we recommend the British designed MI Small FlickrFlame.  wood burners near me  makes it ideal for kitchens with lots of space and also has a stunning window to view the flames from. It's a smoke exempt model that is DEFRA certified, making it suitable for use in smoke control zones.