What does distance to combustibles mean?
Every woodburning fire or stove will have measurements specified by the manufacturer indicating how far away they must be from flammable objects. You usually get distances from the rear of the appliance and the sides. Please note that distance from the top and from the flue is specified under building regulations and is 500mm from […]
How efficient is a wood burning stove or fire?
A modern Ecodesign stove will be over 80% efficient and use less than a third of the amount of wood fuel compared to an open fire to give the same amount of heat. Open fires are only about 0-25% efficient, most of the heat from an open fire ends up the chimney, as well as […]
Can I install the stove myself?
Yes, but you will need to apply for building regulations. click here for document J. We can advise you throughout the process if needed. Alternatively, a HETAS or OFTEC engineer can fit wood burners and sign it off themselves, taking legal responsibility for the installation.
How much hearth do I need?
A minimum of 225mm from the front of the stove is required, if your stove is not designed to be run open. 300mm is minimum in front of an open fire or stove designed to be burning with the doors open. Either side 150mm is needed. If the doors on the stove come out further […]
How much space do I need around the stove?
A minimum of 150mm (6”) is required above the stove (500mm if there is a wooden mantel/beam) and 100mm (4”) either side. However, the more space you have around the stove, the more effectively it will heat the room. This is because, the fireplace can act like a tea cosy, trapping the heat and stopping […]