Wood heating has experienced a huge upsurge in popularity over the past decade. As there is no legal requirement to hold a specific qualification, effectively anyone can buy and install a wood burning stove \u2013 something plumbing and heating engineers may find themselves doing. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Proceeding without proper knowledge (and caution) is dangerous and poses serious or even fatal risks.<\/em><\/p>\n An increased awareness of environmental issues together with rocketing fuel prices have led to a dramatic uptake in demand for wood burning domestic heating systems.\u00a0 More than one million UK homes are already using wood burning stoves and fireplaces, and this could be set to rise as the Stove Industry Alliance estimates that wood burning stoves could account for 10% of the UK Government\u2019s carbon reduction targets by 2020.<\/p>\n The installation of wood burning and multi-fuel stoves is \u201ccontrolled\u201d under the Building Regulations, as is the relining or installation of flues and chimneys associated with such heat producing appliances.\u00a0 While on the face of things, this should mean that stove installation work is being carried out by a HETAS installer or getting checked by building control, the reality is that many stoves get put in, un-checked.<\/p>\n Becoming a member of HETAS will also see your business benefit from being associated with a trusted brand and its marketing efforts.<\/p>\n HETAS approved<\/strong><\/p>\n Poorly installed stoves pose very real risks; from carbon monoxide poisoning to house fires and smoke inhalation, all of which can have to devastating and fatal consequences.<\/p>\n Although qualifications are not mandatory, we would always recommend undertaking a HETAS approved training course<\/a> to ensure you have the correct skills and understand best-practice for installation.\u00a0 If you are going to carry out stove fitting work, equipping yourself with knowledge of the concept of solid fuel heating and its various elements will enable you to deliver practical and professional advice to your customers.<\/p>\n Choosing a stove<\/strong><\/p>\n Wood burning appliances in the UK are self-certified under the Construction Products Directive, but the criteria are often misunderstood. To be really sure a stove\u2019s up to scratch, choose a HETAS approved one, which comes from an experienced manufacturer with clear instructions.<\/p>\n Apart from the safety element, what wood burning stoves can do has moved on a pace.\u00a0 With so much choice, you and your customers have a lot more to think about when making a purchase.\u00a0 As an installer, you need to consider your customers lifestyle, requirements and the type of property they live in. An open-plan, well insulated home can use a stove to cut down fuel bills, for example.<\/p>\n Flue matters<\/strong><\/p>\n As the chimney is the main channel to contain and vent the products of combustion, the right chimney flue and liner are essential to the safety and efficiency of the wood burning stove.\u00a0 There are a variety of options suitable for different situations:<\/p>\n On-going maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n A stove is not a \u2018fit and forget\u2019 product.\u00a0 While the burner itself may need little maintenance, without regular cleaning, soot builds up in the flue and this can cause chimney fires and severely restrict the flue, significantly reducing effective combustion.<\/p>\n Like anything, you need the right tools for the job and the right person to do the job.\u00a0 Any home appliance can be dangerous if installed and maintained incorrectly.\u00a0 If you are going to fit stoves, get some training.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Safe stove installation checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n Schiedel provides HETAS approved training from its centre in Washington, Tyne and Wear and is one of the UK\u2019s leading chimney and flue manufacturers. <\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Safe Stove installation Wood heating has experienced a huge upsurge in popularity over the past decade. 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