Why You Should Consider Professional Wood-burning Stove Installation If You Live In England

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Nowadays, many homeowners prefer to switch from their traditional fireplaces to more contemporary, useful wood-burning or multi-fuel stoves. Given that wood is a naturally renewable resource and that modern wood-burning stoves, when installed correctly, do not produce any ‘leakage’ of smoke inside the house, it is quite clear why people are altering their fireplaces.

A well-built fireplace inside a house not only establishes a great focal point but also generates a really unique atmosphere, especially when the wood begins to crackle and glow. However, any fireplace should be economical and cost-effective, which is not always the case with open hearths, because most of the heat is simply lost through the chimney, and not distributed evenly throughout the room. Contrarily, closed hearths are far more effective than open fireplaces, since they use less fuel (wood) and roughly 80% of the heat produced by burning wood is dispersed evenly throughout the space.

If you are ready to convert your open hearth to a wood-burning stove but you are not sure where to start, this guide will set you on the right path and help ...
... you make an informed decision when it comes to professional wood-burning stove installation.

Although wood-burning stove installation is probably not the most difficult task, especially if you have some strong DIY skills, it is important to remember that all installations must comply with UK building regulations if you live in England. This indicates that once you have completed the installation, a HETAS-approved installer must inspect your stove and chimney for approval. If the installation is not done correctly, it will cost you more money to have your mistakes fixed, whereas you could have avoided a lot of trouble and expense by hiring a professional stove installer in the first place.

Safety is the main reason why all wood and multi-fuel installations must comply with building regulations, and it is certainly not necessary to remind you of the dangers of chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
A chimney fire is not only terrifying, but it can also be fatal. As deposits inside the chimney or flue can catch fire from the flames coming from the wood-burning stove, the temperature within your flue can quickly rise to 1,100 degrees Celsius, which can easily engulf a house in minutes. Your flue, therefore, needs to be well-maintained, especially if you want to safely enjoy using your woodburning or multi-fuel stove whenever it is cold outside. Remember, the likelihood of a chimney fire is significantly decreased by a well-maintained flue.

The heating capability of the stove itself also should be taken into account when it comes to wood-burning stove installation. If you are unfamiliar with wood-burning stoves or brands, as well as their different features, you may run the risk of making a poor decision and so limit your ability to benefit from the stove’s full potential.

Why should I consider professional wood-burning stove installation?
Apart from the obvious safety reasons, there are a few more significant reasons for hiring a professional installer. Even if planning approval is not required to install a wood-burning stove, the law still requires you to notify your local authority of your intentions to install any type of heating appliance in your house. In case you are going to make structural changes in order to install a wood-burning stove, you must obtain planning approval. If the property is listed, there may be some limitations on where you can install the chimney flue, so it is better to consult a professional installer in this regard.

In conclusion, there are a variety of stoves available these days, including radiant, convection, multi-fuel, pellet, and wood-burning models. The best option for most people is a wood-burning stove because it uses sustainable and renewable fuel and is a more affordable way to heat a home.

About us :

Suffolk Stove Installations have experienced HETAS registered stove fitters, based in House Farm, Saxmundham (UK). They aim to supply only the best wood burning or multi-fuel stoves at competitive prices and they continuously provide customers with professional and competent service. Their team of experts have been guiding and supporting customers through the process of installing woodburning and multi-fuel stoves into their homes in Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk for many years. Whatever your situation, whatever your needs, Suffolk Stove Installations can help with the planning and budgeting that is necessary to achieve the best chimney system solution for your installation. Find out more on their website at - https://suffolkstoveinstallations.co.uk/.