Thinking of joining the crowd?

If you are thinking of installing a wood burner in your home like so many others, here are a few things to take note of.

If you have a new stove installed it’s likely to increase the value of your property due to the current demand but remember it must be fitted by a registered installer.

Efficiency

As great as open fires are they are not energy efficient and only give approximately 20% output. Wood burning stoves are much more efficient, at around 70-90%, so you get all the benefits of a real fire without most of your money going up the chimney!

Use a registered installer

The installation of a wood burner must comply with building regulations and the easiest way to do this is to use a qualified fitter.

HETAS-registered installers deal with wood, solid-fuel, and biomass domestic heating appliances and can self-certify that their work complies with building regulations, so it’s safe and legal.

Chimney

The chimney may need to be lined before the wood burner can be installed.

Homes dating from the mid-1960s onwards should have had a concrete or clay chimney liner fitted when they were built but ask a qualified installer to check out the chimney, whatever the age of your home.

There are lots of benefits to having a chimney lined, including better energy efficiency.

Your wood

Basically, the wood you need to burn should be hardwood that has matured for at least 18-24 months. (See earlier posts on this site)

Can we help?

If you would like advice concerning your new or existing wood stove, please make contact and one of our fully qualified fitters will be happy to assist.