Chimney Sheep 6 x 16 inch Chimney Draught Excluder

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It’s therefore extremely important that you consult a professional who has extensive experience carrying out similar projects to avoid unintended additional costs. Moreover,iIt can also make it easier to sweep overtime but make sure that your flue liner does not get punctured.

Ensure that the chimney removal contractor offers you a written estimate and then follow up to ensure your chimney contractor will complete the job. This made me aware of how many open chimneys there are’, Sally explains; ‘it’s like having a window open all the time. I’ve always had an interest in environmental issues and it seemed to be a problem that so many homes with open chimneys were wasting household heat.’ It is also possible for there to be no flue at all – if this is the case a gas fire and fireplace can be fitted on a suitable outside wall using a balanced flue or power flue.This is a fantastically easy bit of low tech kit to look after. When it is removed it will be a bit sooty and dirty. Put it in a sturdy plastic bag or leave it in the coal scuttle until needed next. Enamelled steel pipes are used to connect the stove to the chimney system and as these will become hot in use, they must be positioned at least three times the diameter of the flue away from combustible materials. For example, a 150mm pipe must be fixed at least 450mm away. This is particularly relevant near to timber studwalls. Any work that has to be carried out on the chimney will have to comply with UK building regulations. The regulations you need to follow will depend on the type of work you are having done. If you plan to have work done on an existing chimney or flue, you will have to make sure it complies with Approved Document J. You will also have to comply with structural integrity regulations. Structural integrity regulations are there to make sure that the work you have done does not affect certain parts of your home.

Your stove manufacturer will also advise on the flue diameter, type and other requirements needed. It is best practice to install a minimum size of 150mm if you can to ensure it’s safe to use, regardless of the type of fuel to be used. If you are removing a chimney breast, there are often building regulations that govern the work that must be carried out. These regulations ensure that the home is still structurally safe and stable after the job has been completed. The problem Sally spotted is no small one: research by the University of Liverpool reveals a surprising 4% of a home’s heat is lost through the chimney, and that insulating it would be a more effective measure than floor or hot water tank insulation. So we walk through B&Q and we see loads of fires for sale, but that does not mean we can legally fit or use them, be it electric or real there is nothing to stop a stove being fitted for show. So there is nothing to stop their sale, however using them relies on no one complaining.

You can test your chimneys condition with a smoke test. Use smoke pellets to see how the chimney draws and if it leaks.