Best Way To Use A Wood Burning Stove

best way to use a wood burning stove

This short video will share my method of lighting a fire in a wood burning stove, in a way that doesn't use a ton of newspaper or kindling, and where you won't have to 'mess' with it at all.. The way i start a fire in a wood burning stove is as follows: wood needs heat to burn - this is why the firechamber of many stoves is lined with insulating fire linings or bricks. wood therefore burns well on a bed of ash: the ash at the base of the stove forms a nice insulating layer which helps to direct the heat upwards into the wood.. The glow of a wood burning fire is a welcome sight during the winter months. the flickering flames, the cracking and popping of burning bark and the delightful smell of woodsmoke all help to forget the gloomy darkness outside. to help you prepare for the months ahead, we’ve picked the best firewood to burn and give tips for stacking your log pile and building the perfect fire..

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