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How to install a wood stove chimney through a wall (Non-chimney installs)

1) Start your insulated system with a length of single wall vitreous enamelled pipe. 2) Convert to twin wall flue pipe using a Converter from Single Wall Adaptor. 3) To build your insulated flue pipe system, you have to plan… read more

Chimney installations

ABOVE: Lining a chimney using a multi fuel flexible liner for wood burning stoves. Reasons for lining a chimney when installing wood burning stoves For a wood burning stove to work correctly it must be connected to a sound chimney… read more

Distance To Combustibles

Due to the high levels of heat emitted from flue pipes and stoves it is essential these are installed at a safe distance from any combustible material. The clearances required vary from Single to Twin Wall flue and are controlled… read more

Flue Diameters

The diameter of flue pipe required for your system will initially be dictated by the size of the flue outlet on your particular stove. From this point onwards the Building Regulations are very clear on the size you must be… read more

Flue Heights

As one of the purposes of your flue system is to remove flue gases and the products of combustion, it stands to reason that your installation must be of a certain length and height to safely distribute these fumes away… read more

Vermiculite calculator

Use the calculator below to get a better idea of the number of bags of vermiculite insulation you need to complete your installation. Click here to go to our vermiculite insulation Vermiculite Calculator How many bags of vermiculite do I… read more

Twin wall flue pipe installation guide

If you are installing a wood burning stove, boiler or gas appliance and you are planning to run your flue system either through a wall, a floor or externally you will need to use a twin wall flue system. Twin… read more

How to fit stove pipe

Single wall vitreous enamelled stove pipe is needed for every installation of a wood burning stove. You need at least one length of stove pipe to connect directly to your log burner’s flue outlet. From this pipe, you can connect… read more