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Here at Nationwide Chimney Components, we like to offer friendly advice on many questions from both public and trade customers. This post looks into whether you should insulate your chimney liner. A basic knowledge of building regulations is vital when installing a wood-burning or solid-fuel stove. There are several areas where the guidelines/regulations are somewhat vague. A common question is whether a flexible flue liner within a chimney stack can be insulating. At NCC, we stock high-quality …

If you are lucky enough to have a chimney in your house, you need to make the most of it and maintain the pot as best you can. If you plan to install a wood burner or multi-fuel stove, you have to consider how to make it more efficient. Chimney cowls are one of the more critical elements of a chimney, and you need to understand their role. You want a chimney that complements your fireplace and makes your home look aesthetically pleasing and more efficient. This is hugely important for the home a …

One question that regularly arises here at NCC flue supplies is whether a wood-burning stove needs an air vent. To operate correctly, all stoves require a supply of air for combustion and the ability to evacuate the flue gases; otherwise, they will not work. A wood burner cannot light without an air supply, and smoke will pour into the room where it is installed, which is not what you want. To allow smoke to be drawn up the chimney, continuous airflow is required; this cannot be achiev …