Does a chimney need to be lined for a wood burning stove?
It is usually recommended you line your chimney to keep it working as safely and efficiently as possible. Flue liners are needed for a number of reasons: The chimney or flue may have lost integrity over time and may become eroded and rough. If the chimney is too cold, smoke won’t rise through the chimney properly.
What is the best grade flue liner?
904/904 Grade Flue Liner: A liner which uses 904 grade stainless steel for the inner and outer skins, the best chimney liner you can buy. It is suitable for use on stoves burning the following fuels: gas, oil, coal, coke, seasoned dry logs, cured dry peat and all smokeless fuels.
Are flue liners necessary?
A chimney liner is obligatory if you are installing a woodburning stove, gas fire or open fire in a new build property to comply with Document J of current Building Regulations. A chimney liner may be necessary in an older property if the flue inside your chimney is no longer safe to use.
Can you use a wood burner without a flue?
So, while you can install a log burner without a flue liner, it is best not to. A flue liner will serve you well in the long run by protecting your chimney and saving you money from repairs that may result from not using one.
Can you have a wood burner without a flue?
Luckily for those living in modern homes, you do not need a chimney to install a wood burning stove. However, it may require more work to fit one than in an existing chimney. This is because you will need to fit a twin wall flue system through the roof or wall of your building.
How much is a new chimney liner?
Chimney Liner Installation Cost For the average homeowner, having a chimney liner installed costs about $2,500. For more expensive materials, prices tend to average at $5,000 and could climb to $7,000. With an easy-to-install material like aluminum, the DIY cost of materials and equipment could be as low as $625.
How do I know what grade my flue liner is?
1 Answer from a MyBuilder Chimney & Fireplace Specialist An experienced installer would be able to tell by the weight of the liner, and in some instances, it will be stamped on the liner itself. However, many liners that I’ve come across have no indication of the grade stamped or written on the liner itself.
Can you have a wood burning stove without a chimney?
Yes, it is possible to add a wood burning stove or a fireplace without an existing chimney, but you do need to install a chimney in the process. All wood burning fireplaces have to have a way to allow smoke and dangerous gases to exit your home.
Can you burn coal in a woodburning stove?
Coal cannot be burned in a wood stove as it burns too hot. Usually wood in a coal stove is less efficient than wood in a wood stove. Be careful of gum build up in your flu pipe with green wood(especially pine) as it can start a chimney fire.
Are wood burning fireplaces safe?
Not all types of wood are safe to burn in your fireplace. Most treated woods will produce hazardous smoke. Burning oleander unleashes poisons into the air. Pine wood is full of resin, making it spark dangerously. Burning pine with other types of wood is safer than burning it alone.
Can I have a wood burning stove?
A wood-burning stove (or wood burner or log burner in the UK) is a heating appliance capable of burning wood fuel and wood-derived biomass fuel, such as sawdust bricks. Generally the appliance consists of a solid metal (usually cast iron or steel) closed firebox, often lined by fire brick, and one or more air controls (which can be manually or automatically operated depending upon the stove).