The modern wood burning stoves have known a significant rise in popularity mainly because they can be noticeably cheaper than the conventional heating systems which operate on oil, gas and electricity and whose prices depend more on global economics than consumer preference. A log burner seems like the ideal heating solution in the present climate, […]
Andrew Shuttleworth
How to save money by heating your home with log burners
The good news so far is that, possibly due to climate change, the UK winters have become milder. However with continuing cold snaps for December through to March predicted, for many consumers the financial burden of growing heating costs is concerning. The combination of gas & electricity providers raking off significant profits year after year […]
Satisfied Customers
See what our customers are saying about us: “Thank you for the quick delivery and fantastic product, the dogs love the stove and I am even cooking on it. I would recomend you to anyone and thanks for all your help and support.” “Brilliant, thanks for helping to design my flue system, it has passed […]
Caring for your wood burning stove / multifuel stove
Your wood burning stove or multi fuel stove, with the proper care, should last you a lifetime and make a fantastic centre piece to any home. wood burning stoves are fairly easy to maintain but it will need some TLC over the years to keep them functional and looking their best. What to burn on […]
Stove Installers
It is important that your system is installed correctly and efficiently both to ensure your safety and to have the system ‘signed-off’ by a professional HETAS engineer or a specialist from the local council, ensuring compliance with the legal requirements set out in document J of the Building Regulations. While some of our customers adept […]
Building Regulations
Wood burning stove installations fall under legal Building Regulations and all installations must meet these requirements. All installations must be signed off either by your local council or by a HETAS registered engineer. This current edition of Approved Document J (Combustion appliances and fuel storage systems), has been updated and replaces the previous 2010 edition. […]
RHI Overview
Here is a brief overview of the Government’s domestic Renewable Heat Incentive for Biomass Pellet Stoves with Integrated Boilers. For a more comprehensive overview please scroll down for full details: RENEWABLE HEAT INCENTIVE Domestic RHI full overview: Long awaited and some would say long over-due, the Renewable Heat Incentive is just around the corner! The […]
How to install a wood stove chimney through a wall or roof (Non-chimney installs)
Installing a wood stove without a traditional chimney requires careful planning and adherence to safety guidelines. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up a twin wall flue system, which is a common alternative for homes without existing chimneys. By following these steps, you can ensure a safe and efficient installation that meets all […]
Chimney Installations
ABOVE: Lining a chimney using a multi fuel flexible liner for wood burning stoves. Reasons for lining a chimney when installing wood burning stoves For a wood burning stove to work correctly it must be connected to a sound chimney and correctly sized flue, therefore it is always recommended fitting a chimney liner when installing […]
Stove Sizing Guide
It is incredibly important when selecting your new wood burning or multi-fuel stove to consider the Kw output in terms of is it appropriate for the size of your room and will it meet the needs of you and your home? Failure to precisely calculate the appropriate stove size will result in issues such as […]
Safe Distances to Combustible Materials
Due to the levels of heat emitted from flue pipes and stoves, it is essential these are installed at a safe distance from any combustible material which could catch on fire from heat transfer (typically wood, carpets and soft furnishings). Commonly referred to as ‘clearance or distance to combustibles’, this measurement varies from Single Wall […]
Defra & Smoke Control Areas
BRIEF BACKGROUND For centuries we have burned coal in our homes with little impact on the environment. With the birth of the industrial revolution came increased levels of coal burning by heavy industry which inevitably led to pollution on a scale never before seen in our towns and cities. Over time this led to poor […]
Tech Fuels
Selecting the appropriate fuel for your stove is an essential ingredient for it to achieve its maximum potential. The fuel chosen must be suitable for the task, efficient and in some cases, approved for use (Smokeless Zones, RHI etc.). This is the most traditional source of economical fuel used in Britain today and is essential […]
Air Supply And Ventilation
It is an essential requirement that your wood burning or multi-fuel stove has an adequate air supply to ensure that complete combustion of fuel occurs and your chimney functions as it should. The primary source of this air supply for a stove comes via a permanent air vent positioned within the room. This is in […]
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
We come into contact with low levels of carbon monoxide in our every day lives from vehicle exhaust fumes to cigarette smoke and paint fumes but these impact the environment much more than they impact us directly. As the owner of a solid fuel stove, what concerns us is the unavoidable production of carbon monoxide […]
Flue Diameters
The internal diameter of a flue system is one of the most crucial measurements that needs to be considered when planning your installation. Go too large and a draw may never get going or worse, it won’t fit down your chimney. Go too small and you restrict the flow of gases, cooling them down causing […]
Hearth Regulations
The Building Regulations concerning hearths can be an area of confusion with different thicknesses, materials and terms such as constructional and superimposed to consider. By breaking these regulations down to what is relevant to you, we hope this simple guide clears the mystery surrounding hearths. Firstly, what is the purpose of a hearth? A hearth […]
Flue Heights | Glowing Embers
As one of the main purposes of a flue system is to remove the products of combustion from your home, it stands to reason that your chimney must be of a certain length and height to safely distribute these fumes up into the sky and not into your neighbour’s upstairs window. Additionally, proper chimney capping […]
Technical Information
In this section we have simplified all of the Building Regulations and technical jargon surrounding stoves, flues, installation and all related products to hopefully make the information more understandable and relevant to you. Please click on the links below for further information…
Contemporary Stoves
Contemporary stoves are becoming in creasing popular in the UK, offering a unique mix of the traditional charm of a fire in your home with contemporary design and sophistication that will look at home in the most modern of city apartments. Most of our contemporary multi fuel stoves are free standing, meaning that you do […]
