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
