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A high quality stove can make a positive statement in any style or period of property. As they can now be placed more imaginatively, stoves are a more flexible beast than ever before and can be used to add a real sense of drama to a space or be used more unobtrusively. The choice is yours. An open fire or stove is not only a practical addition to your home but also has the capacity to make a property more desirable to future buyers and more enjoyable to live in, with improved home functionality benefiting all the family. More and more people are using a stove as a real focal point in their main living space, and stoves do make a great impact from an aesthetic point of view. They are a far more accommodating option than they used to be, with curved and cylindrical models widely available to fit more awkward spaces and the ability to raise them to the desired height or mount them directly on the wall.

Use Flue Direct's premium quality HETAS approved twin wall flue pipe system to enable you to put a multi fuel stove virtually anywhere and create an aesthetically pleasing flue route for your wood burner. https://www.fluedirect.co.uk/twin-wall-flue-stainless-black.html/

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There could be tougher controls on the sale of wood burning stoves as they are discussed by the mayor's office.

London Mayor, Sadiq Khan is investigating a ban on the burning of wood in the most polluted areas of the capital. The mayor has written to the Environment Secretary Michael Gove asking for greater powers to tackle air pollution not caused by traffic. Mr Khan wants to introduce a network of "zero-emission zones" where the burning of wood or coal is completely prohibited. He also wants tougher controls on the sale of wood-burning stoves. Under the mayor's proposals only low-emission versions of wood-burning stoves would be allowed to remain on the market. So what does this mean in relation to the flue supplies we buy? Smokeless fuels will be used increasingly due to the restriction on burning wood and coal. The more recently design stoves which are DEFRA approved will be the way forward. The flue diameter size will also need to be considered due to HETAS regulations. If it's a smokeless zone a minimum flue size of 6 inch rather than just a commonly bought 5 inch will be required to conform to regulations. A better quality grade of stainless steel 904 liners rather than 316 grade will be in demand and last longer for customers having to burn the smokeless fuel which can get hotter and leave residue behind in the liner itself.

Plan ahead of the cold weather now! We may have beautiful sunshine at the moment but in less than 3 months we'll be hitting the colder Autumn weather. Why not install a Wood burner or multi fuel stove now ahead of the autumn/winter rush. It is almost impossible to find a heating engineer, HETAS installer or chimney sweep/fitter in these busy colder months as they get booked up so quickly with such high demand. Buying your stove and chimney / flue supplies and getting your installation in early will ensure you are nice and cosy and warm for the winter! You may even get better prices too on your stove, installation price and the cost of your chimney and flue pipe and liner. Why not get in touch with us for a price for some flexible flue liner or some twin wall chimney flue pipe? We only offer top quality, premium HETAS approved flue supplies at the most competitive prices in the UK.

Chimney Termination Height

Many areas have minimum heights for chimneys to ensure that the tops are higher than any air turbulence that may be in the surrounding area, you may need to build yours slightly higher than these regulations to ensure your chimney is not affected by the turbulence that may be caused by any nearby obstructions such as other houses. 

If you are looking to install twin wall chimney flue and are considering the termination height of your chimney we can help and advise you on what to measure and consider to ensure you terminate at the correct height.  We also offer a FREE Design Service to assist you with the product selection ensuring you have everything you need and comply with Building Regulations and HETAS rules for installing your flue system. Call or email us for further assistance.

Snow's on it's way!  Why not get a log burner!

With the threat of snow and very cold weather conditions about to hit us why not get a wood burning stove installed to keep you cosy and warm.  There's nothing more satisfying than sitting in front of a roaring fire, loaded with wood when it's freezing outside.  Plus, keep the cost of those electricity and gas bills down!

If you looking to get a stove or wood burner then there are various HETAS approved flue and chimney supplies you may also need.  Unbeatable prices, massive stock levels and same day despatch.  Plus, we are happy to offer advice and help you select the correct flexible flue liner or twin wall flue pipe for your new fire or stove.  

We have a useful FAQ's page on our website with lots of information about our flue supplies and fitting a flexible flue liner or installing a twin wall flue pipe system.  Please note: We always advise that our flue products and your new stove / log burner are installed by a HETAS approved heating engineer.  If this is not the case then a competent person can install but the system will still need to be signed off by a HETAS engineer or by the Building Regs Dept from your council.