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That's a very valid reason, thank you v much for explaining, I thought it was probably the case but it seemed strange that someone else answered on your behalf. Perhaps I should have explained a little more in that after reading up on the subject and talking to a HETAS guy I decided that I...

RichardC: apologies if I have offended you, but I'm not sure why you are taking it that way, I thought it was a reasonable question, is the input on this forum limited to experts only? I'm just confused as to why masona shied off giving advice.

I have contacted a HETAS guy, just waiting for instructions on what preparation needs to be done, in the meantime, I have read previous posts on the render mix (sand:cement:lime), I'm finding it difficult to buy the lime locally (and I live in Lincolnshire!), it seems merchants are stocking...

Hi masona, thanks for comenting. 'I know what you need to do but I'm not qualfied to give advice on this issue, good luck', isn't that the point of this forum? ;0) Like I said I am going to get a HETAS guy to finish this off, but I would like to do any necessary work first, so I would very...

I have now read, a lot, of other threads, I will be getting a HETAS engineer to do the final install, but I would like to prepare the site as much as possible to keep the cost down. As mentioned, the fireplace is tiny, it also has a throat lintel sitting on top of the linning, and it is this...

Hi, thanks for the reply. I have read some of the other topics, however the point is that I don't want to enlarge the fireplace, and I would like to know if this is a possibility.

I want to install a wood burning stove, I've searched for advice but practically all examples/information describe fitting a stove into a recessed fireplace. Our fireplace is very small, so it would be a bit of work to open it up, it also has a throat lintel and clay linning, I'm sure it's...