Blackbriar 8,569 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Mrs.B would love to have a log burner installed, but our new bungalow has no chimney. I know they can be flue'd straight out through the roof or an adjacent wall (our preferred option), but would this be as simple as making a hole through the wall and running the flue pipe through and up? Is it something you can do yourself or do you have to have professional input? Any other problems from your own experiences? All advice gratefully received - cheers, lads! Edited October 13, 2013 by Blackbriar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 It's Not A Problem Doing It But Id Definetly Advise To Have Some Knowledge At Hand . . Bit Like Plumming & Electrical Work If It Goes Wrong It Can Be Disastorious . . I've 1 And Its Worth Is Tremendous ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 my brother in laws went on the outside wall --he built a chimney but he`s a brickie so it cost him feck all ---them someone came and fitted the log burner and flue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04fox8 168 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Watch out for any regulations / stipulations for the positioning of it. There are regulations regarding proximity to Windows and sky lights Tec. Also, think about any other roofs close by that may effect the draw. Flash up some of the literature on some of the stoves, these often contain said information. Wood warm stoves certainly do, as I was reading it last week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 stove in, hole in wall, stainless steel double walled flue pipe with brackets to fit it to the wall, inspection cap / rodding eye at the junction of bend and straight piece, chineses hat type cowl for the top, sorted. BUT as has already been stated, check first with local authority as well, as some may have stipulations, also take some advice on height of chimney above height of roof crest, can affect draw etc, but otherwise, a fairly straightforward task. If in ANY doubt as to your abillity, get some advice or help in doing it, you dont want to wake up dead one day. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks, boys! I'm gonna get in touch with building control down at the Council and get some advice. Only dawned on me today that if I'm in a smoke control area, wood and coal are out the window - more complications ! I've told the wife that next time she has a good idea, she really should keep it to herself !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unlacedgecko 1,466 Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 If you are in a smoke control area, you can still burn logs as long as you do so in a DEFR approved stove. See the list here; http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/appliances.php?country=e Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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