Generally the answer is Yes! We use a specially insulated twin wall flue system to create a chimney. These are available in either Black or a Stainless finish and can also be fitted to the exterior of a property.
All the stoves we sell are DEFRA exempt for burning wood in smoke-controlled areas. Stoves sold in the EU from 1st Jan 2022 need to be SIA ECO design approved. ECO design stoves are designed to lower emissions from stoves and improve efficiency. Some stoves…
A closure plate is a cosmetic plate that surrounds the flue liner at the bottom of a chimney to stop the heat escaping. A register plate is used where no liner is in place and prevents, soot, smoke and gasses being released into the room.…
Building regulations for stoves are found in Document J of the building regulations 2010 http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADJ_2010.pdf Using a HETAS approved installer who is qualified to certify your installation is normal practice. Please contact us for further details.
It is a legal requirement to have a carbon monoxide alarm and notice plate with all new stove installations.
Metal flexible liners are used to re-line traditional chimney stacks. These are twin skin construction; the outer face is usually corrugated, and the inner surface is smooth. Liners can also be used for gas and multifuel installations. With most house chimneys being quite old now…
Well-seasoned or kiln dried is a must. Seasoned wood is wood that has been cut and allowed to dry out to reduce the water content. Usually, the seasoned wood needs to be cut and split and then left under cover with a good air supply…
The output of stoves is measured in kilowatts per hour (kW). Measure your room, length, width, and height i.e. A room 7m x 4m x 2.5m = 70 cubic metres of air. Now consider how well the room is insulated? (Double Glazing, Cavity Wall insulation,…
The vast majority of the stoves we sell are steel with cast iron doors. Cast Iron stoves can take longer to warm up, however they hold the heat longer. Steel stoves warm up the room much quicker and cool down quicker. Cast Iron stoves tend…
Wood burning stoves are more environmentally friendly as burning wood is a renewable fuel source and carbon neutral. Most modern stoves are wood burning only and have an efficiency rating between 70 – 8-%. Multi-fuel stoves are still very popular but, nearly all our customers…