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The government has introduced new regulations for customers looking to burn wood in stoves, coming into effect in May 2021. The intention is to improve air quality, but it will also change the types of fuel you can use in your log burning stove. Here's what you need to know about the new legislation and how it will affect your log burning activities.Is It Safe To Burn Logs? News that from May 2021, the sale of wet wood will be unlawful may be a surprise to some. As a result, dry logs …

Any home modification that involves altering the existing chimney, such as a wood-burning stove installation, counts as "building work" and, therefore, falls under UK Building Regulations. You can read more about these regulations here.The rules are long and technical. So, for that reason, we answer some common questions about wood stove installation in simple terms below.Do I Need Planning Permission To Install A Wood Stove?You do not necessarily need planning permission to install a wood stove …

As the winter approaches, many of us turn to the heating appliances in our homes to provide us with warmth. But relatively few people dedicate time to consider whether doing so is safe. Nationwide Chimney Components look at the dangers of carbon monoxide and what you can do to prevent the build-up.Today the popularity of wood-burning stoves is on the rise. People want heating equipment in their homes that not only provide warmth but also look great too. But just like regular chimney flues, wood- …

We get many questions about chimney caps here at NCC and while a chimney cap is a minor and relatively inexpensive item to install, many homeowners ask what is the purpose of a chimney cap and is it necessary to have one or not. The point is that this small unit protecting your chimney can prevent numerous mishaps from taking place and save a homeowner a good amount of cash in unnecessary repairs or damages. So you may not need a chimney cap in place for functional purposes. Still, unless y …

Whether your home has an existing stainless steel twin wall flue or you've simply changed your mind on the type of heating system you want in your home, you may be wondering if you're stuck with your current option.The good news is that it is possible to fit a cosy wood-burning fire into a twin wall insulated stainless steel flue system to perform as a chimney to take away the harmful gases to the atmosphere. This removes the need to build a masonry chimney stack which could be very costly …