An Advice for the Use of Antique Wood Burning Stoves
A wood burning stove is a great complement to a Victorian style kitchen. It adds authenticity and elegance to a historically themed ambience. Moreover, it can even be used for cooking and heating.
The function of a wood stove as decoration can be optimized with antique wood burning stoves. They can now be purchased from both online and offline companies. They can be dated from as long ago as 1980s. And if you are worried how well they could be functional, you don’t have to as there are many restoration companies that provide services for them to be converted.
Prices of their conversion usually vary in their sizes and the feature that you choose to be added. If the stove that you would want to be restored is small or only the basic features are the ones that you want to add, then it would cost you less. On the other hand, if it’s big and with more than the usual add-ons, for example converting it to be used for outdoor or outside activities, then surely it would cost you more. Generally, the restoration or conversion price can be from $1800 up to $4000.
There are many types of antique wood burning stoves that you can purchase. Most of them are made of cast iron though contemporary wood stoves can also be often seen made out of porcelain and soapstone such as hunter wood burning stoves. Whatever the type you have, proper care and maintenance must be implemented to get the best out of it.
That advice can be well implemented if you get to execute the following tips.
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Installation or placement of the antique wood stove must be in a safe distance from woodwork and combustible materials. Specifically, it should be 36 inches away from those but that can be reduced depending on the additional heat protection that can be used to the stove.
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Antique wood stoves are not as clean as present day manufactured wood stoves. This means that the use of them can leave more soot and ash. That information must always be remembered as that implies that the cleaning of inside and outside of them must be more thorough. Even the area surrounding them must also be cleaned. Emptying the ash at least once a month will help prevent the build up.
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Chimney attached to the wood stove must be also be cleaned to provide clear passage for smoke. This prevents the dispersing of smoke inside your house. A professional chimney sweep once or twice a year will not only render your antique wood stove clean but also safe for use.
With these tips, you can make the best out of your antique wood stove. Apart from that, it will make your spending for its conversion all worth it.
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