Woodburning
Stoves - Essential Information
From
The Open Fire Centre, Yorkshire St., Oldham, Lancashire:
| Is my home suitable for a stove How big does the stove need to be Woodburning, Multi-fuel. What's the difference Which Fuel is best Can I burn coal I live in a smoke control areas What is EN13240 & Does it affect me Where can I buy wood Which type of wood is best Cast Iron or Steel - Which is best Why should my chimney be lined What is "Airwash" What is "Cleanburn" What is HETAS and how does it affect me What size of flue do I need I have not got a chimney What clearances do I need around the stove Do I need a hearth Who should fit it, can I fit it myself Do I need to inform the Local Council Is it safe to buy on the Internet |
Woodburning Stoves -
Essential Information Woodburning and Multi-fuel Stoves are rarely treated with the respect accorded to Gas Appliances as they are not perceived to be dangerous. Quite the reverse! The last published figures showed that more people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from solid fuel appliances than gas. Yes! Wood and Coal give off loads of carbon monoxide! Fatalities are invariably traced back to incorrect installation which is why Hetas Registration of installers was introduced in 2004. This section is intended to offer sufficient information to help you avoid the expensive and potentially dangerous mistakes we hear of so often. It is not intended as a "D-I-Y Guide to Stove Buying & Installing". The only safe way of specifying and buying a stove is through a proper Stove Showroom where Qualified Staff can address your specific needs and arrange safe installation by a Hetas Registered Installer. |