Hi,
Back in November we were having the chimney rebuilt on our three storey house. That required scaffolding (no access for cherry-pickers) and so, knowing that we would be buying a stove at some point in the future, we got a stove company to line the chimney for us at the same time (saving on scaffolding costs). They gave us quote, told us what we needed etc.
Now, however, we have the stove, and the fitters (different company, due to bad customer service) are saying that we should have had the chimney insulated. It's on an exterior wall, three storeys. The thing is, that to get it insulated now means getting scaffolding etc put up.
Do we actually need to get the chimney insulated? Some people say it will be fine, others that we're risking a house fire. Personally, being a worrybean, I can't say that the stove will be as relaxing as hoped if I'm worrying about hosue fires! I'm looking for advice, as don't want to spend close on £1000 for scaffolding if insulation isn't needed! Having said that, will look to challenge the original company about their bad advice if it is!
Thanks in advance!
Back in November we were having the chimney rebuilt on our three storey house. That required scaffolding (no access for cherry-pickers) and so, knowing that we would be buying a stove at some point in the future, we got a stove company to line the chimney for us at the same time (saving on scaffolding costs). They gave us quote, told us what we needed etc.
Now, however, we have the stove, and the fitters (different company, due to bad customer service) are saying that we should have had the chimney insulated. It's on an exterior wall, three storeys. The thing is, that to get it insulated now means getting scaffolding etc put up.
Do we actually need to get the chimney insulated? Some people say it will be fine, others that we're risking a house fire. Personally, being a worrybean, I can't say that the stove will be as relaxing as hoped if I'm worrying about hosue fires! I'm looking for advice, as don't want to spend close on £1000 for scaffolding if insulation isn't needed! Having said that, will look to challenge the original company about their bad advice if it is!
Thanks in advance!