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As the end of winter draws nearer and you prepare to bid farewell to your fireplace until next season, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about scheduling your annual chimney cleaning and inspection.

Although your chimney may look fine from the outside, there could be a whole host of problems which could compromise its functionality and jeopardise your home's safety.

Taking proactive steps to maintain your chimney at the end of the burning season, rather than waiting until autumn, gives you plenty of time to identify and rectify any underlying problems.

Continue reading to discover why we recommend getting your chimney cleaned in the spring!

Preventing Chimney Fires

Many chimney fires go unnoticed, often stemming from the buildup of creosote—a hig

Carbon monoxide cannot be detected by sight, smell, taste, or irritation of the airways; therefore people can be unaware of exposure, particularly if the symptoms are not severe enough to be recognised as an acute poisoning event. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas attributing to over 60 deaths per year in England and Wales! 

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas that can be present in the fumes from the combustion of fuel’s which aren’t burnt under the correct conditions.

Fuels such as gas, oil, solid mineral fuel and biomass all have the potential to emit CO. The gas cannot be seen, smelled or tasted making it difficult to detect. There are measures you can take to protect yourself.

How to make sure your home is safe

Make sure any gas cooking appliances are checked eve

When it comes to setting up a stove, it's crucial to ensure all the components are in place for optimal performance and safety. Among these components, flue liners for wood burners and multi-fuel stoves stand out as vital elements, responsible for efficient and secure fuel combustion. But what exactly is a flue liner, and is it really needed?

Understanding Flue Liners

A flue liner, sometimes referred to as a chimney liner, is essentially a flexible tube that connects to your stove pipe, lining the interior of your chimney. Its primary function is to channel fumes safely upward through the liner, preventing their release directly into the chimney cavity.

Why Flue Liners

As the Christmas season approaches, many of us are gearing up to deck the halls, and it's crucial to ensure that our fireplace decorations are both festive and secure. Transform your fireplace into a cosy focal point with these safety guidelines in mind.

Elevate your mantel and hearth with a beautiful display, but keep in mind the importance of safety. Experts recommend maintaining a minimum three-foot distance between the fireplace opening and any combustible materials, including pillows, blankets, and seasonal decorations. Whether it's stockings or garlands adorning your mantel, exercise caution to prevent potential fire hazards.

Candles add a classic touch to mantel decor, but they require careful consideration. Since many mantels are constructed from flammable materials, opt for candles with appropriate containers or drip trays. For a safer alternative, consider LED candles to achieve a warm glow without the risk of fire.

Refer to the manufacturer's instructions

When it comes to maintaining your chimney, safety and efficiency should be your top priorities. Ensuring that your chimney is properly insulated and sealed is crucial for preventing damage, improving performance, and enhancing overall safety. Essential components for achieving this are vermiculite, rockwool and Flexwrap. In this blog, we will explore why you should consider using insulation in your chimney.

Insulation and Heat Retention

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral known for its excellent insulation properties. When applied in the chimney's flue liner, it helps to keep the heat inside the chimney, rather than letting it escape into your home. This insulation not only enhances the efficiency of your heating system but also reduces the risk of structural damage to your chimney due to extreme temperature fluctuations. By retaining heat within the chimney, vermiculite prevents

Real fireplaces are now incredibly popular in the UK. Many of us enjoy the appeal and comfort of a woodburning stove or open fire, and for some people it has once again become an important part of home heating. But if you don’t know how to use your fire correctly, you could not only be wasting money, but damaging your appliance, your chimney and polluting the environment.

Blackened glass is caused by a buildup of soot, creosote, and other combustion byproducts. If the fire doesn’t burn hot enough or wood used is not seasoned properly, it can produce more creosote which caused the glass to blacken. Check out our top tips to prevent your stove glass from turning black:

1. Burn Dry Wood

Generally, seasoned wood is seen as the most environmentally-friendly fuel and therefore the one that is the most widely-recommended. However, it’s important to use only dry wood, which should contain 20% moisture or less. Smoke

A wood burning stove costs about a third of the price of electric heating and approximately 13% less than gas central heating for the average household under the current price cap. 

A modern stove will use less than a third of the amount of wood fuel compared to an open fire to give the same amount of heat. 

Wood fuel is renewable and sustainable, and can be locally sourced, helping to further reduce the carbon intensity of home heating. For example the number of logs required to produce 4kW of heat over a 5 hour period is 16 for an open fire, but only 5 are needed for an Ecodesign stove!

Choosing a modern Ecodesign stove, such as a clearSkies certified model, is a highly efficient, cost effective, low carbon and low emission way to heat your home.

At Flexi Flue Direct all of our stoves are highly efficient and Defra Approved

Are you looking to add warmth, charm, and efficiency to your home? Look no further than Flexi Flue Direct!

We're excited to announce a special offer that will help you save on your heating expenses. With our latest price drop on multifuel stoves, you can enjoy significant savings while creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere in your living space. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to upgrade your heating system and enhance the ambiance of your home. Read on to discover the benefits of multifuel stoves and how Flexi Flue Direct can help you save money today.

The Versatility of Multifuel Stoves:
Multifuel stoves are a popular choice for homeowners seeking flexibility and efficiency. With the ability to burn multiple types of fuel, including wood, coal, and smokeless fuels, these stoves provide you with options. Whether you prefer the natural warmth and crackling sound of wood or the longer

Fire and Rescue services are advising people to take extra care after a spate of fires involving chimneys and wood burning stoves. People with wood burning stoves, which are growing in popularity due to the spiralling cost of gas and electricity, are reminded to get them correctly installed and regularly maintained. HETAS, the Heating Equipment Testing and Approvals Scheme, provides details of chimney sweeps at https://www.hetas.co.uk/consumer/services/chimney-sweeps/.

Sweeping your chimney at least once a year and using a quality-assured fuel is the key to prevention. Not only does this remove soot and tar deposits but also gives chimney sweeps the opportunity to check for any problems with the chimney or liner. A typical sweep only takes about 90 minutes and doesn’t make a mess. Professional chimney sweeps use modern methods and tools such a

Our new screw type suspending cowl is designed for easy connection to your flexible flue liner and chimney pot, saving you time and money by using less components.

• Stainless Steel Construction
• Fast Connection to Flexible Liner
• No Need for Top Plate, Sleeve and Clamp
• Speed Up Installation Time
• Cost Effective

The screw type suspending cowl has an integrated screw thread on the liner spigot, this allows the flue liner to be screwed onto the cowl without any need for any additional drilling or screws to hold it in place. Simply screw it onto your flexible flue liner until it is hand tight, making sure it is level with your chimney pot before tightening the locking band to secure it in place.

IMPORTANT:

• Make sure you have a clean cut on the liner to allow the cowl to screw onto the flex liner smoothly
• When cutting flue liner ensure you use heavy duty safety gloves at all times