How to beat the energy crisis | The most cost effective way to heat your home.
…was an article posted by the Telegraph yesterday highlighting how homeowners are turning to wood burning and multi-fuel stoves as the most cost effective alternative to gas and electricity. it was reported that sales of woodturners is already up 20% given that woodturners are the most cost effective option we now have for heating our homes.
The rising prices of gas and electric is at an all time high with no sign of slowing.
In February of 2022, it was reported that wood burning stoves produced only half the pollution than what was first thought or expected. The figures used to justify the crackdown were reported as incorrect.
How can you get set up with a wood burner or open fire?
To beat the energy crisis and open up your fire place is incredible simple.
Step 1 – Make sure there is access to the chimney flue.
First, book your local chimney sweep. If your fireplace has been sealed up. You will need to make a small opening in the wall for the chimney sweep to access the existing chimney flue. It may be a simple as breaking through by removing a few bricks or even just breaking a hole in the plasterboard.
If you are unsure about doing this yourself, your chimney sweep may be available to help with this.
then give you all the options based on all the factors determined by your chimney sweep.
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Step 2 – Prep the area for instillation
Before installing a wood burning stove, you will want to have the area and flue cleaned. It could be that an existing flue was once used, meaning it could be incredibly messy to prepare. There could be a build up of soot, or even a birds nest that needs clearing. Hence, calling on a professional chimney sweep. Removing soot can be an extremely delicate operation. It can wreck the room decor and/or furniture and furnishings if not properly contained.
The other aspect of preparation is determining wither or not a flue lining is needed. Flue linings can be the largest expense of installing a wood burning stove. You can save on this expense by having the chimney sweep first sweep your flue to highlight if a lining is even needed.
Step 3 – Consult the fire installers for your options
Now that your chimney sweep has been and advised you on what is needed. You will be well equpped to know exactly what to ask for and why. This will be based on your property and the flue itself. Each property is different. But you will now be able to advise them on the state of your flue. Exactly how long it is. If a lining is required and the size of your space. The fire installers can then give you all the options based on all the factors determined by your chimney sweep.
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