Recent content by jongreen

Ok, thanks Steve. I'll add one internally.

A little further reading on the structural support for ICS shows that the rafter support can bear the weight of 6m of 150mm twin wall ICS. (this setup is only 4m in total) And lateral support is only required at 4m intervals. The rafter support presumably counts as lateral support as well as...

Thanks lostinthelight. I did wonder about firestops, the roof and ceiling are pitched, excuse my ignorance, but where do I need to put the fire stop(s) exactly?

Ok, good advice. I'll do that. I do live on the coast in Cornwall, so there can be some pretty hefty winds.

That's it, I'm not sure whether the Vitra A-rated Fireboard is classed as a 'shield' or as 'a-rated' when placed over the stud wall. So that's one area I need clarity on. Good point about the inspection chamber, I'll check with stove manufacturer. And you're right about the bend, I could still...

Thanks for the advice Doggit. The wall is plasterboard with skim over a timber frame. I was under the impression that plasterboard is considered to be 'combustible'. Is that not correct? I've also seen advice regarding bends, that they should be at least 600mm above the stove output to provide...

My local building control are happy for me to install my own woodburning stove, and they'll sign it off within their fee - provided it meets regs. So, I've designed it, but will it pass? Here's my design, any thoughts, constructive criticism or total freakouts from knowledgable DIY'ers or pros...