When installing a new wood stove always use a registered fitter
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.
Benefits of using a registered fitter
- Safety
- Easier to insure your home
- Peace of mind
- Total burner efficiency
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!
Your 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.
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.
