Wood burning Stoves faq.
Essential Information for potential buyers.

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Is wood burning 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
Wood burning, 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
    Wood burning Stoves - Essential Information

Wood burning 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 in the trade 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.

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