Boiler stoves, a brilliant fusion of traditional heating methods and modern technology, are becoming increasingly popular for homeowners seeking efficient and eco-friendly heating solutions. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how these stoves work, with the help of Richard’s firsthand experience in integrating a boiler stove into his home heating system. Richard not only […]
Stove Installation
Installing a Stove into a Camper Van
There are many pros to adding a stove to a camper van, such as no need to rely on electricity or diesel; you can keep warm at any time. The cosy atmosphere that fills the room with warmth and a gentle crackling noise is just like relaxing in a log cabin. Sebastian Santabarbara, writer and van […]
Installing Stoves – The Costs, Dangers, and Rise in Requests
Thanks to the coronavirus lockdown, we’ve all spent long periods of time in our homes this spring and summer. Now, with working from home becoming the ‘new normal’, it appears as though many of us are looking at future DIY and home improvement tasks that will make our lives as comfortable as possible while we’re […]
Do I Need to Insulate My Flexible Flue Liner?
What is flexible flue liner? Richard takes you through what flexible flue liner is and whether you need it. There is NO Building Regulation that says you must insulate around a flexible flue liner, within a chimney stack. However building regulations do state that gases must be safely taken away from the building and by […]
The Purpose of a Roof Flashing
When a flue system passes through the roof of a property, the hole that must be cut in the surface will always be larger than the overall diameter of the flue pipe due to safe clearances to combustible materials. For example, a twin wall pipe with an overall diameter of 200mm will typically require a […]
Chimneys in Thatched Properties
The installation of a log burner and flue system into a property with a thatched roof can be a cause for concern for many consumers due to the highly combustible nature of the thatch and sadly, in recent years, the number of chimney related, thatched roof fires have slowly but steadily increased. The two leading […]
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. […]
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 […]
