Woodburning Stoves - Essential Information
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Is woodburning eco-friendly
Is it safe to buy on the Internet
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 area, what's defra?
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
What size of flue do I need for my woodburning stove?

Flue size is determined by either Building Regulation Document J or the size of flue outlet on the stove, which ever the greater.

The flue must not be smaller than the flue outlet on the stove.

If the stove is to be used purely for smokeless fuel the the smallest allowable flue diameter is 125mm ( 5" ) subject to the above limitation and 150mm ( 6" ) for stoves burning wood - except stoves with Defra Smoke control Approval which have a 125mm minimum diameter or the stove collar diameter whichever the greater.

Your hetas registered dealer can advise you.

Beware! Cheap Internet liners are a false economy and should be avoided.

 
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