Solid Fuel Stove help!

[nickwrxstiv2]

I've recently moved into a 1928 3 bed semi.

I'd love to put a solid fuel stove in but I'm unsure wether the budget will stretch if I need lots of work done to bring it up to spec.

My main problem is that somebody has blocked the chimney flue just above the fireplace with a sheet of 3mm steel. It is fixed into the mortar by about 2cm.

Would I be able to cut a hole in this for the flue or would it need removing and fireproof board installed?

The hardwood lintel sits on top of the sheet. I removed the lintel to inspect the chimney. There was very little debris on top of the steel sheet. I also checked the draw using a smoke pellet. This was done on a day with little, it no wind at all and the draw was very good.

Any help appriciated!

Thanks,

Nick.

 

[Burnerman]

Sounds like you could have a ready made register plate there Nick, but just because the chimney draws well doesn't indicate its true condition i.e if the mortar inside is crumbly etc.
Naturally its important to ascertain if there is any porosity in the chimney at higher levels, which is why if there's any doubt a flue liner needs to be fitted.
Another issue could be the proximity of the timber lintel to the proposed stove - I would think there are guidelines on the HETAS website or similar.
John

 

[Richard C]

As this comes up so often, I’ve put together this generic post.

You can DIY an open fire or stove install but you need to understand the Building Regs (which changed in October 2010), submit a Building Notice & pay a fee. Your LABC will inspect &, assuming everything is OK, issue a compliance certificate; the BI may want to witness smoke & spillage tests. No compliance certificate may lead to difficulties when you come to sell your property; if you cannot produce a compliance certificate in the event of a problem, your insurance company may invalidate your policy & reject any claim.

Lots of archive threads on this & some things you need to watch out for, read the links but not all may be relevant or apply to you;

http://www.stovesonline.co.uk/stove_building_regulations.html
http://www.woodburnerwarehouse.co.uk/building_regualtions_for_stoves.phtml
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_ADJ_2010.pdf
http://www.hetas.co.uk/public/certificates.html
http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/pdfs/buidling_regs_consumer leaflet.pdf
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& some more sobering reading just in case you think it’s all a load of old tosh:
http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/main_pages/news.htm
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...wood-burning-stove-leaks-carbon-monoxide.html
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/warning_over_heaters_after_norfolk_couple_s_death_1_811099
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ouple-dead-arms-sofa-overcome-coal-fumes.html

Also get at least 3 quotes from local independent HETAS installers:
http://www.hetas.co.uk/nearest_member

You might be pleasantly surprised & you should ask yourself if you really want all the hassle & risk getting it wrong; climbing onto the roof with an 8M stainless steel snake on your back is not for the feint hearted!

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