Best Wood Burning Stove Options For Your Tiny House

There are very few things better than sitting next to a warm fire on a cold winter night. Your electric or gas fireplace may warm your body, but there’s something about a wood burning stove that warms the soul. Fireplaces can be wonderful way to warm your home in the winter, but can be costly to maintain, and at times, messy. So how exactly do you get to experience the magic of fire in your tiny house?

Continue reading our Best Wood Burning Stove Options For Your Tiny House (Buy Guide and Reviews 2019) to find out everything you need to know before purchasing a wood burning stove for your tiny home.

Types Of Wood Burners

I’m sure that you’ve seen the many different designs of wood burning stoves, but all wood burners are apart of two different categories, non-catalytic and catalytic. Lets learn more about each type…

Catalytic Wood Burners

Catalytic wood burning stoves use ceramic catalysts shaped like honeycombs to filter the smokey exhaust. Very similar to the catalytic converter on your vehicle, the “cat” stoves are built to burn off the particles and gases, lowering the amount of pollutants as a result.

Catalytic stoves are usually more efficient than non-cat wood burning stoves. Their burn times are much longer, and they lose very little heat. Unfortunately, they can be more expensive to maintain, as the ceramic catalysts need replaced every couple years.

Non-Catalytic Wood Burners

Like stated in the name, non-catalytic wood burners are not equipped with the catalyst mechanism. Even though they don’t use a catalyst, they still have ways to reduce emissions. These wood burning stoves use interior baffles to create a long flow path for the exhaust. The longer the combustion time, the more particles and gasses can burn off.

Wood Burning Tips

I know it can be exciting equipping your home with a new wood burning stove, but before you do, you should consider the following before making a purchase.

Chimney Evaluation: Unfortunately, you need a chimney in order for the wood burning stove to function properly. If you are incorporating a wood burner into an existing home with a fireplace, then contact a local chimney service to make sure you can use your old chimney.

If the chimney is good to go, then you can make a choice on design that fits your chimney. Keep in mind, using your old chimney will save you time and money on building a new chimney, or exhaust for your new wood burner.

Hire a Professional: Installing fireplaces, and wood burning stoves should be done right, and by a professional. Unless you have a ton of experience with your local fire codes, and interior/exterior remodeling, then i suggest you find someone who does. Faulty installation could result in the safety of your family, or the destruction of your home.

Wood Stove Placement:  When you talk to your professional, they will know exactly where you should place your new wood burning stove. According to the NFPA or National Fire Protection Association, your wood burning stove should be a safe distance from any flammable materials, or walls. You should also have your stove resting on a non-combustable ground, such as brick, tile, or stone.

Choosing The Right Wood To Burn: Sure there are many different types of wood you can burn in your new stove, but the type of wood matters less than the way your wood is prepared. All of the wood that you decide to burn in your new wood stove should be seasoned or dried beforehand.

When you properly season wood, you allow the wood to burn hotter, and cleaner, eliminating a massive buildup of creosote. Creosote is one of the leading causes of chimney fires, and should be cared for regularly.

When you are supplying your wood burner with wood from your own land, it is important to plan a year in advance. The best wood to burn takes about a year to cure, and should be stored under a shelter, or in a shed. Many cover the wood with a tarp, but this can result in moisture, and improper curing of the wood.

FAQ’s

How Do I Measure The Heating Capacity?

Heating capacity on wood burning stoves is measured using BTU’s or British Thermal Units. The higher the BTU rating, the bigger the room the unit can keep warm. For example, a 42,000 BTU unit will heat a 1,300 square foot house, where a 60,000 BTU unit would be needed to heat a 2,000 square foot house. To make sure you select the right unit for your tiny house, take some time to talk to a professional. Make sure you are getting the right system for your size home and set-up.

Are Wood Burning Stoves Efficient?

I can assure you that most of the wood burning stoves today are much more efficient than those old wood burners in your grandparents house, or hunting cabin. Now, with certified EPA wood burning stoves, you can expect lower emissions, and almost twice the efficiency of a traditional wood fireplace. The bottom line, make sure the wood burner that you order is certified through the EPA, that way your new stove is efficient, and eco-friendly.

Can Wood Stoves Conserve Energy?

Without a doubt, running a wood burning stove in your home will save you almost 30% each month on your energy bills compared to oil, natural gas, and electricity. If your monthly energy bill is around $100, then you could cut costs upwards of $40 by switching to a wood burner!

TinyHouseLife’s List Of Top Wood Burning Stoves For Your Tiny House

Are you looking to heat your tiny house, and save money on your energy bill? Take a look at our list of best wood burning stove options for your tiny house, and read the review for each product!

Osburn Wood Burning Stoves

The Osburn 900 is the smallest wood stove that Osburn makes. Even though this stove is small, it packs a big punch. Pushing around 40,000 BTU each hour, this wood burning stove is sure to keep your tiny house warm in the winter. For the full review read Osburn Wood Burning Stoves Review 2019

Buck Stove Wood Burning Stoves

Buck Stove is well known when it comes to wood burning stoves and fireplaces. The model 21 from Buck Stove is perfect for heating a tiny house, or a specific zone in your home. Pushing around 41,000 BTU’s, this wood burning stove will heat any house between 800 and 1800 square feet. Read the full review on Buck Stove!

Vogelzang TR009 Wood Burning Stove

The TR009 wood burning stove will produce a massive amount of heat for an extended period of time. This wood burning stove can produce up to 119,000 BTU’s per hour, and excepts 20 inch logs. If you are looking for a powerful wood burning stove, then look no further! Read the full review on Vogelzang Stoves for pricing and options!

Napoleon Wood Burning Stove

If you are looking for a high quality stove at a price that’s economical then you have come to the right place. The Napoleon wood burning stove is sure to save you money in the winter on heating costs. If you want to learn more about this effective wood burner, then check out the full review on Napoleon Stoves here!

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