https://canvas.instructure.com/eportfolios/3415858/home/10-cheap-wood-burning-stove-tricks-all-experts-recommend Shed Wood Burner - Safety Considerations If you have a shed or log cabin, or any other off grid home you may decide to put a stove in it. There are some things to think about before doing so. It is essential to ensure that your cabin or shed is properly insulated to reduce the loss of heat and save fuel costs. Insulation can also help reduce dampness and increase fire safety. Size A shed log burner can be used to heat a shed or summerhouse. It is essential to choose the correct stove and make sure that it meets the safety standards. A stove that is too large will not be able to vent properly and will also quickly smear the flue. A stove that is too big will not be able heat the room sufficiently. First, you need to determine the size of your shed, and then decide on the best place to put the stove. Once you have decided the location where the stove will be placed, you will require a hearth to support it. The hearth must be at least 12mm thick and made from non-combustible materials. The safe distance between a single wall flue pipe and any other combustible materials is 3 times its diameter however this distance can be reduced by using an insulative board for shielding. Once you've constructed the hearth, you are able to then install the stove. Depending on the stove you choose, you may need to purchase a stove door, a stovepipe, or a damper. You'll also need to install a carbon monoxide detector in your shed or cabin because these areas are much smaller than houses and can fill up with CO gas that is dangerous very quickly. Installing a stove within a shed will require you to install a chimney liner to ensure safety and prevent condensation. Flue liners can be found at most hardware shops and can be cut to the correct length. Just be sure to make use of tin snips or a can opener to remove the lid and bottom of the can, and make sure to bend any sharp edg