NaturalHeating.com - Wood Burning & Multi Fuel Stoves

Free standing flue systems are commonly fitted to houses without chimneys where a wood burning or multi fuel stove is to be installed. This pipe comes in  sions and is quite quick to put together. The twin wall insulated sections (required for exterior use and passing through or near combustable materials) are compression joints. That means that they are dry joints and require no fire cement or similar to seal. In the brand we supply, standard locking bands are supplied with the pipes. Reinforced locking bands are available for a small extra charge where additional support is required. The picture above shows the fitting of a Poujoulat TI twin wall insulated rafter support bracket . This can be fitted in several ways - either fixed to the roofing material or roof trusses. It can be adjusted to suit to suit various roof angles. This picture shows the Poujoulat rafter support bracket from the side. You can see how it adjusts by sliding through the arc and tightens using wing nuts.

To get your chimney checked and swept ! I know it seems early, but leave it until August and any sweep worth his salt will have a large waiting list. It's best to have your chimney swept in (or just after) Spring ready for the forthcoming winter season. Avoid the man in the van from the Free-ads with no qualifications.  An accredited sweep such as a member of NACS  will give you a certificate to show that your chimney has been properly serviced and is safe to use. If it is not, they will give a report stating condition and attention required. This certificate needs to go in your Home Owners Pack. Also - if considering fitting a new stove ... it's worth getting someone out to survey and price now. Fitters generally only have a 2 > 4 week waiting time at this time of year. The good ones will be booked right up to Christmas for installations come August ! If you need contact numbers for recommended fitters in East Anglia, do let us know and we can forward these on to you. A