Wood burning stove - do I do it by the regs?

[hoagie007]

My wife really wants a wood burning stove for our Victorian terrace. Normally I would do things by the book but it is likely that the chimney has no liner or it has perished meaning a flue would be required and companies have quoted around £1500 for the flue alone.

A mate suggested putting it in and don't worry about the flue. If I sell the house in the future just take the burner with me or say it was ornamental.

I have read about condensation and other problems such as smoke leaking if no liner/flue is used so I am trying to work out whether not using a flue is really worth the saving of £1500 or in the long run will problems cause more than £1500 to put right?

 

[OwainDIYer]

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills.

A chimney fire or house fire kills.

If the missus wants a soot- and ash-producing appliance so much tell her to sell some of her hats and handbags to pay for the flue.

 

[hoagie007]

Thanks very much, appreciate you honest reply [/img]

 

[geraldthehamster]

My wife really wants a wood burning stove for our Victorian terrace. Normally I would do things by the book but it is likely that the chimney has no liner or it has perished meaning a flue would be required and companies have quoted around £1500 for the flue alone.

A mate suggested putting it in and don't worry about the flue. If I sell the house in the future just take the burner with me or say it was ornamental.

I have read about condensation and other problems such as smoke leaking if no liner/flue is used so I am trying to work out whether not using a flue is really worth the saving of £1500 or in the long run will problems cause more than £1500 to put right?

Flue temperatures can be higher with a stove than with an open fire, with greater attendant risks. You might be OK but I really wouldn't want to chance it. It will be a building regulations requirement in any case.

Cheers
Richard

 

[CaptainCaveman289]

Having seen a chimney fire from exactly what you are suggesting (whacking a woodburner straight into a normal chimney) I wouldn't recommend it.

The best bit was they had no idea their house was on fire until I knocked on their door to tell them!


Yes, Hetas installers are very expensive for simple tasks,
Read up on the correct regs, do it with a liner dropped in from top.
Hetas installers are expensive because they signoff their own work on behalf of BC,
The liners and accessories are not expensive.

I'm in a similar situation, DIY install but fully to regs is my plan.
Technically either a certified installer or BC need to sign off on it,
At very least it'll show up in surveys.

Interesting question;
Do you think your buildings insurance would be valid if you put a burner straight into an unlined chimney in contradiction with regs?

 

[michaelbailey]

anybody who ignors the current regs regarding these is a complete idiot . they hare there to protect lives . when chimney breasts were first built the only thing that neede to be addressed was smoke . its a whole new ball gamr nowthe reason why BCO`s allow installers to sign off their ownn work is simple if anything goes wrong. thedy are`nt responsible and as there are many companies out there installing reguklted or not it`s a minefield. and as the bco is held personnally responsible. it`s very wise. one of the neighbours near us hadone onstalle that was passed by tthe installers bco now everybody has to suffer with the permanent aroma of burning it`s like binfire night every night. remember the bco is employedby the installer. whereas theLBCO has no agendas

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Michael - do you never do any proof-reading of your posts?