In this article, we have addressed the most frequently asked questions regarding wood burning stoves and new wood burning stove installations. If you have a query we haven’t provided an answer to, please do not hesitate to contact us for further advice or information. Are wood burning stoves being banned? No, wood burning stoves are […]
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The Building Regulations: Common queries regarding the installation of new or replacement combustion appliances and flue shafts.
In this article, we aim to aim to address and provide guidance on some of the most common queries arising from the proposed installation of new or replacement wood burning stoves, open fires or flue shafts in relation to the building regulations.
Solid fuel safety inspections – A thatch property in Dorset
Quantum Chimney Services Ltd were engaged to conduct two solid fuel safety inspections in a recently purchased thatch property further to a request from the home owners insurance company, who are increasing requesting CCTV surveys or flue condition inspection of existing installations, with a view to providing a report that would confirm their compliance or […]
Preparing to light a fire
Before you consider installing or using a wood burning stove or an open fire, you need to think hard about what is the correct fuel for your appliance, how can you correctly store it and then how is it best used. If you can implement the answers to these questions then you are going to […]
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
Carbon Monoxide (CO), is a potentially lethal gas that is not visible, has no taste and has no smell, which is why it is often referred to as the silent killer.It is estimated that 4000 people attend hospital each year with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Of those, around 200 people will be admitted to hospital […]
On Site Safety Inspection – Thatch cottages in Dorset
Quantum Chimney Services Ltd were engaged by The Purbeck Thatcher, working on behalf of a local housing association, to undertake an on site safety inspection, to assess the current stove / open fire and flue system installations along with the chimney structures in three tenanted thatch properties constructed in the early 1990’s, nr. Dorchester, Dorset. […]
A basic guide to the Building Regulations for open fire, stove and flue installations in thatch properties
It is a misconception that because you own a thatch property you cannot have a solid fuel combustion appliance, whether and open fire or wood burning stove, installed within your property. Our experience is that insurance companies can also add to this belief, by quoting inflated premiums and requesting minimum criteria be achieved. Whilst the […]
Buying and Selling a property with solid fuel appliances
If you are buying or selling a property which has a ‘live’ solid fuel appliance, whether that be a stove or open fire, it is becoming more common that the correct documentation and proof of safety is being requested by both solicitors and mortgage lenders. Here at Quantum Chimney Services, we have noticed a sharp […]
Can I have a wood burner in a thatch property?
One of the most common queries from thatch property owners is ‘Can I have wood burner installed?’. The simple answer is yes, you can, There is no law that states thatch properties may not have a wood burner installed, but there are a number of considerations that need to be considered to ensure a safe […]