Recent content by woodster

Hi I am going to install a multifuel stove into our living room fireplace. I have opened up the fireplace and had the chimney sweeped. My concern is that I have to fit a 5" vitreous enamel flue pipe from the stove up through a gap of 9" behind a wooden load bearing beam. (It is holding up...

Yes, we were quoted £50 per meter for lining. I asked the shop owner what grade the lining was and he said it was 316 grade. So why is it a simple google search can lead me to companies selling the same grade liner for £16 per meter? Is it different stuff? example...

Thanks Bludger, would you advise insulating the liner then? One shop has told me this is essential for the life of the liner, yet other shops don't seem to thinkit matters???

Thanks Bludger, You have confirmed my suspicion that I need to use brick. I am also going to have a chimney liner installed for peace of mind. Cheers

Hi, I want to restore a chimney flue which was broken into in the first floor bedroom where a chest of drawers had been inset into the chimney breast. My initial thought was to use a good quality brick, but a friend has suggested using thermalite blocks for a quicker and easier job. Can I...