Monthly Archives: February 2023

Twin wall insulated flues are the perfect choice for both new-build projects and renovations. They provide a simple, low-cost and effective solution for removing smoke and gases from building interiors.

If you are installing a new heating appliance, such as a woodstove / log burner, gas coal-effect fire or an oil boiler, you will probably need a twin wall flue system, especially if you do not already have a brick chimney stack. Twin wall can be constructed to produce a safe chimney system for your appliance.

These double walled flues are suitable for the creation of both indoor and outdoor flues and they can be used to pass through roofs and floors. This makes them suitable for use in boats, yurts, log cabins, van conversions and even garden offices. They are waterproof and resistant to corrosion,

Fire and Rescue services are advising people to take extra care after a spate of fires involving chimneys and wood burning stoves. People with wood burning stoves, which are growing in popularity due to the spiralling cost of gas and electricity, are reminded to get them correctly installed and regularly maintained. HETAS, the Heating Equipment Testing and Approvals Scheme, provides details of chimney sweeps at hetas.co.uk/consumer/services/chimney-sweeps.

Sweeping your chimney at least once a year and using a quality-assured fuel is the key to prevention. Not only does this remove soot and tar deposits but also gives chimney sweeps the opportunity to check for any problems with the chimney or liner. A typical sweep only takes about 90