Flue Systems and Fittings

Building regulations, document J, stove installation guidelines

Building Regulations that apply to stoves

All stove installations now come under building control, the following will give the basics for stove requirements. It is not intended to be a complete explanation and if in doubt reference should be made to 'The Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems 2002 Edition' or the building control department of your local council.

The 2002 edition of Approved Document J of The Building Regulations stipulates that any work that affects an existing chimney (ie fitting a new stove or liner) or creating a new chimney now comes under building control.

All woodburning and multi-fuel stoves require a class 1 Chimney. Existing Chimneys can be used but they should be checked for air tightness and the correct diameter for the appliance to be used.
It may be necessary to sweep the flue (which should always be done anyway before fitting a stove or lining a chimney) and also, if necessary, to do a smoke test to check for gas tightness.

Failing Chimneys can be relined using a number of methods, one of the easiest methods is using a class 1 904/904 grade stainless steel liner. It is important that visual inspection must be made to ensure that the flue is not in close proximity to combustibles.

A permanent notice/data plate should be fixed at an appropriate position giving details of the location of the fireplace, the type and size of the flue and type of heating appliance used.

For advice or information about fitting your stove into an existing chimney, chimney lining, twin wall insulated flue systems please contact us

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Installing a woodburner, stove installation guide, installing a stove

As with many major improvements around the home we recommend that you enlist the help and advice of a Fully approved Hetas installer. A Hetas Approved installer has passed rigorous tests to show their capability when installing a solid fuel system.

There are many guidelines and regulations you must adhere to when installing a multifuel or woodburning stove regardless of installing into an existing chimney or installing a new twinwall double insulated chimney.

For more information of suitability and regulations surrounding installing a stove then please refer to your local Council or a Hetas approved installer for advice. You can also Click here to download Document J Building Regs which explains the building regs for you.

We cannot stress enough how important it is to ensure you get the site surveyed to check suitability of the stove you wish to purchase and also it is in your best interest to use a professional to ensure you get a job well done and most importantly a job that has been correctly and safely so you can have peace of mind for the whole family.

Once you have received the relevant advice you will then be ready to look at our fantastic range of woodburning and multi fuel stoves.

We can supply all the major brands, such as:

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Information on fitting woodburning and multi fuel stoves.

For more information regarding the installation of stoves please refer to ‘The Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document J relating to Combustion Appliances and Fuel storage systems 2002 Edition’.

The 2002 edition of Approved Document J stipulates that any works carried out that affect an existing chimney or the installation of a new chimney or flue system now come under building control.

Prior to any installation the flue to be used should be given a good visual inspection and ideally a smoke test performed to ascertain a good draw is in effect.

Any hearth installed should extend 300mm in front of the stove and atleast 150mm to each side. Additional air vents should be incorporated into any installation where the stove output exceeds 5KW’s

To install your stove into an existing chimney you will require a REGISTER PLATE. We can provide bespoke plates fabricated in 2mm steel and finished in matt black heatproof paint. Each is easy to install in the base of the chimney and comes complete with fixings.

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Woodburning stove Maintenance, multifuel stove maintenance

Here you will find some basic rules in order to keep your stove healthy

As with most things around the house, stoves need a little bit of tender loving care in order to serve you well throughout its life.

Below are the main parts of your stove that you would need to check in order for your stove to work efficiently:

Fire Grate: This is the part on the bed of your stove that the fuel sits on. If it is a multi fuel stove ensure that the grate can be riddled easily enough. If the grate does not move or is restricted in its movement remove the grate when cool and check for distortion and cracks. Please note that these do occasionally wear out and the normal reason behind this is often due to the ash pan not being cleaned regularly enough. Remove the ash daily as the ash can catch fire and will put direct heat onto the bar which will reduce the life of the grate.

Fire Bricks: are the concrete looking bricks that you normally find in side the stove on the inside walls and at the back of the stove. The job of the fire bricks are to protect the cast or steel shell from damage by the direct heat produced. From time to time the bricks can crack or start to crumble in places. If the crack is very small you can normally cover the crack in fire cement just to seal the crack but this should only be a short term fix and you should look to replace the fire bricks as soon as possible to avoid damaging your stove.

Stove Throat plate: This is the steel plate at the top of the stove that normally rests on top of the Fire Bricks. This is designed to stop all the heat going directly up the chimney and reflects the heat back into the stove. Over time these can sometimes warp slightly if the stove is run frequently at a high heat. If this gets too warped it could cause problems when sweeping the chimney or trying to remove fire bricks.

ash pan: This is what catches the ash in a Multi Fuel Stove. Ensure that there are no holes in the ash pan to avoid having hot ash falling out. this should be emptied regularly as to protect the Fire Grate and the ash pan itself as continued heat could cause damage.

Stove Rope Seal: This is the heat resistant rope that goes around the door or the stove and the inside of the glass. the road will wear out over time and will need to be replaced. you will normally know when the rope needs replacing as there may be air getting into the stove making it burn less efficiently or there may be smoke seeping out of the door or glass. The rope will also go very flat and hard and crispy over time and this is another sign of wear and tear.

Heat Resistant Glass: The glass can get brittle over time and can crack if knocked. Occasionally the glass will become so brittle because of the heat it will crack with the slightest touch. This is normal and can happen after a period of time. Try not to over tighten the glass screws on the in side of the door as these could make the glass crack once heated.

The above mentioned are the main things that can have an effect on the way the stove works. It is recommended that you check the above items regularly. This will ensure that your stove looks after you through out the cold winter months, year after year.