Create A Home By Fitting A Wood Burner Stove

By Author: John Burdis
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There is nothing like a wood burner stove to make a house turn into a home. Whether moving into a new home with or without a chimney one can always renovate and install a wood-burning stove.

A fitted wood-burning stove makes a wonderful focal point and uplifts the home. Although it is not a legal requirement before any plans can be made permission from the local Building Control department needs to be obtained. A bit of homework will be needed and find out about the building regulations and how they will affect the stove installation.

In some built-up areas, the regulations do not permit the use of wood-burning stoves, and it is necessary to find out whether one would be allowed and if not, what other alternatives are available.

It is possible to fit a wood burner stove in the home, but it is always advisable to speak to a HETAS (Heating Equipment Testing and Approvals Scheme) installer for advice. They know everything there is to know about installing a solid fuel system.

When it comes to the actual stove installation, it is best to call in a qualified installer who will issue a compliance certificate ...
... once the wood burner stove installation work has been completed.

Things to consider are who would do the construction work whether it be an outside builder, a DIY project, or a professional stove installation company. The fireplace will need to be inspected to determine what work needs to take place and what essential materials will be needed, such as a stove plate and register plate. It may be necessary to widen the opening and insert a lintel or lay down a new hearthstone which would have an impact on the fireplace’s overall design.

The condition of the chimney will need to be inspected and check whether there are flue liners and if not, materials will need to be bought to install them. Chimney cowls are fitted with vent covers at the top of the chimney to improve the draft and prevent the backflow of smoke.

All stoves need a stovepipe that attaches to the stove collar which is the steel or cast iron ring is bolted to the outlet at the top of the back of the stove. It will need fire cement to be sealed.

Stovepipes are usually made from vitreous enamel, are highly heat resistant, and match the stove colour. The stovepipe can get extremely hot which is why it must be kept at least 425mm from combustible materials.

The register plate is a metal plate that seals off the bottom of the chimney cut with a hole to fit through the stove pipe. This is used in the stove pipe is not going to be connected to the chimney liner or flue which improves the efficiency of the stove and helps to keep the inside of the chimney clean.

This plate ensures smoke or fumes cannot escape into rooms and is essential for creating the drafts that force the fumes from the stove. It will help stop debris from falling onto the fireplace, stop heat from escaping to the top of the chimney and help keep the chimney insulation in place.

Part of the building regulations is for all solid fuel-burning stoves is for carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted into the same room to detect carbon monoxide leaks. There are many reasons such as a blockage or a crack in the chimney.

Despite the necessity to call in professional installers, fitting a wood burner is generally an easy job to do and a popular DIY project with rewarding results. When winter arrives all the hard work put into the project will have paid off when the home is full of warmth.

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