do i need a seperate flue inside a ordenery chimly that has had a ordeneryn fire prevousely .no gas envolved
2006-10-08 11:02:13 · 5 answers · asked by Ron W 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am not sure what you are going to do. If you are going to burn logs as your heading suggests you will not need a liner which is what I think you are talking about. good idea to have the chimney swept though. If you are going to go over to gas then it would be a good idea
2006-10-08 11:06:58 · answer #1 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what your chimney is made of?
Things to think about.
If you burn un-seasoned logs then you will release a lot of tar in the wood smoke, this sticks to the inside of the flue.
If you allow it to build up you end up with a chimney fire, DON'T panic this is not as bad as it sounds. After all what is a chimney for if not to dissipate heat and smoke.
Have the chimney cleaned properly before you install the burner, also carry out a smoke test to make sure the flue does not leak into the house. You can buy smoke pellets from a good plumber merchant.
You don't need to line the flue unless the flue leaks, is very porous or the draught is in-adequate.
If everything is okay and you use logs only make sure you have the flue cleaned regularly.
If you are going to use gas it will have to be lined and also installed by a GORGI / ACS registered installer by law.
Enjoy.
2006-10-08 18:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most definitely yes, you can purchase a stainless steel one by the metre then u can fill it on the outside with vermiculite to soak up the condensation that collects round it, otherwise you have to put in vent tubes into your chimney breast in the loft, this will help cause & updraught & help to keep it dry, but the best way is the vermiculite, which can be purchases for about £9 a bag, you will also need a blanking plate to fit over your old open fire place into which the log burner will fit, & one for the top of your chimney, with the flue showing through the top with a cowel on it
2006-10-11 08:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a clay lined chimney you may get away with it, however wood gives of a lot of tar/resin if it is not properly seasoned, 18 months for hard woods, 9 months for soft woods. Best solution would be a complete metal flue to be on the safe side. That way you definitely won't get resin creaping through your brick work and plaster.
2006-10-09 07:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Chariotmender 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do need a steel flue for a wood burner and as mentioned before, sweep the chimney first too
2006-10-08 18:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋