
Stove size
Firstly, decide where in your home you want to install the woodburning stove. Normally this is the kitchen or living room, but any suitable room is an option. Then think about the space in this room, how large it is and what it’s like in terms of warmth – whether it is well insulated, open, cosy, prone to drafts, or easy to heat and keep warm.
You need to also consider the specific spot you want to place the stove, and whether there’s enough space to do this safely, sensibly and to meet any necessary building regulations. It will depend how you intend to install your burner, but you’ll need to leave room at the sides and surrounding area too.

If it’s a freestanding stove you plan to install, then as a guide you’ll need a hearth that is at least approximately 85cm by 85cm in size. And don’t forget the flue – ideally, this should be as straight as possible so make sure there is enough space above the stove or behind it to install this.
You will also need to install ventilation in the room if you select a stove with a heat output of 5kWh (Kilowatt) or above.
In addition to these practical considerations is the design of your stove. There are so many different designs to choose from nowadays, spanning contemporary and traditional, that you’ll need to decide if you want square, rectangular, tall, short, etc.
Heat size
The heat capacity of a stove is measured in kWh (Kilowatts). It is easy to calculate the kWh needed to heat your chosen room, once you’ve established the physical area and have the measurements to hand.
Other factors to consider in addition to heat output of your woodburning stove include its efficiency rating, type of wood you’ll use, and what you want the stove for. Modern stoves come with high efficiency ratings, with many exceeding 80%, and when you compare this to an average open fire which has a maximum efficiency of 25% you can see how much more heat you get from the same amount of fuel. When it comes to fuel, be sure to use seasoned hardwoods where possible, as these have a better burn rate and provide greater efficiency than unseasoned logs or softwoods.

Finally, remember that your stove will perform most efficiently when it’s run at maximum capacity, so opt for a stove size just below your heating requirements, rather than buying a masssive woodburner that just smoulders away, this will offer very little heat and could cause a build-up of creosote
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