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Our Irish Area Sales Manager, Sean Byrne, is meeting with designers and landscapers at this years Bord Bia Bloom show.
What this means for the industry...
Why architects and contractors need to tackle the chimney blind spot in data centre construction.
Bacon and eggs, candles and incense, brake pads and so much more.
Wood pellets offer clean burning and high thermal efficiency. They provide a stable and uniform heat output, maximising energy use and reducing the amount of fuel needed. This not only conserves energy but also lowers operating costs and minimises environmental impact.
We are thrilled to share that we are now an official dealer for TermaTech wood-burning stoves, a leading supplier to approximately 2,000 wood-burning stove dealers across Europe. 🔥
Summertime means spending time with friends and family, enjoying the sun, sitting outside, and eating delicious food. Is there any better combo for the people of the UK? The summer holidays are around the corner. And what better activity to pass the time than to have all of one’s family and friends gathered in one’s backyard for some delicious barbeque on a warm, sunny day? Every year, during summer holidays, people struggle to have a proper cooking setup on their lawns and mostly rely on makeshift kitchens, which not only have limited uses but do not offer any safety features either. They also make an enormous mess that is difficult to clean up afterwards.
Schiedel Chimney Systems Ltd. is the leading flue and Chimney Manufacturer in the UK and a world brand. Schiedel was established in 1946 by Friedrich Schiedel.
Corrosion is inevitable in outdoor installations, but the speed of corrosion is critical. Schiedel’s ICID system has a lifetime guarantee which means we’re confident of it’s anti-corrosion properties in comparison with some systems which may have galvanised outer casings. ICID is formed from stainless steel which has excellent anti-corrosion properties.
RAF Lossiemouth is an important station within the RAF and has both Tornado and Typhoon squadrons based there in Moray in Scotland. The crews at the station are always at high states of readiness for 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, to monitor UK airspace and to intercept any unidentified aircraft.
Schiedel Chimney System’s ICID Plus Double Wall Adjustable Starter Section, a quick and easy way of disconnecting a stove for inspection, has won ‘Best Flueing and Ventilation Product’ at this year’s Hearth & Home exhibition, which took place from 11th – 13th June at the Harrogate International Centre.
Our new ICID Plus Double Wall Adjustable Starter Section is an easy and quick way of disconnecting a stove for inspection, as well as being very easy to install.
The Wellcome Genome Campus homes some of the world’s advanced organisations in the field of genomics and computational biology.
Yet another successful commercial project, saw Schiedel installing a Chimney System, as well as extensive upgrades internally for the University of Northumbria’s Students’ Union building.
We’re really excited by the delivery of our new machine in production. The Weil Engineering Flexistar machine will rapidly shorten the production time when manufacturing steel chimney flues.
ICS 5000 was the chosen flue for the generators at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital which was completed early last year.
The main requirement for this installation was that the external sections of the system chimney had to match in with building. To achieve this, the external lengths of the flue and support components were powder coated to match the colour of the building. Support locations and spacing were predetermined to make the dimensions of flue appear uniform along its entire length.
Anfield is one of the historic stadiums in the world, with a team to match, having been crowned League Champions for the first time since 1990.
A fantastic piece of work by Billing Chimneys, which saw an Isokern Pumice Liner installed with the construction of a register plate to support the liners.
A most unusual venue for a Schiedel Chimney System was at Skanda Vale, which is a multi-faith ashram and prides itself on caring for animals.
We all like a bargain, but what looks like a great deal online might be putting your customers at risk and it’s easy to lose sight of the intrinsic value of quality and lifespan when comparisons and choices are made purely on the basis pounds and pence.
The remarkable structure which is the South Glasgow Hospital had a specific requirement to supply and install 22 stainless steel flue systems, all would be servicing FG Wilson Generator Sets and CHP units within the energy centre.
Real fires have advantages in many ways. Technology has always pushed central heating and electric heating, especially post-war, but instead of having to rely on gas and electric, you have have another option.
Lochaber High School is a six-year comprehensive school, which serves the town of Fort William and the greater Lochaber area. It was founded in 1960 and has a rich history, with a number of famous pupils. Recently, some of the pupils have appeared as extras in various Harry Potter films.
The brief was to supply and install four new flues for a brand new plant room within historic buildings of Newcastle University.
We always have that perfect vision of people gathered round a roaring fire on a cold day, protected in a warm and cosy home.
Schiedel Chimney Systems, the UK’s leading manufacturer of energy-efficient chimneys, connecting flue pipes and flue liners, is celebrating 50 years of expertise and innovation at the Hearth & Home exhibition, taking place from the 11th – 13th or June at the Harrogate International Centre.
Schiedel Chimney Systems will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding and Renovating show, taking place from the 23rd to 26th March 2017, at the NEC in Birmingham. The market leading manufacturer of energy-efficient chimney systems, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will be showcasing a range of sophisticated products, including Magnum Firechests and pumice liners, designed to ramp up the efficiency of open fires to between 41% to 45%, ideal for the sympathetic renovation of historic buildings.
In the future, all new homes will have to be built to certain levels of air tightness, and with stoves making a significant contribution to cutting fuel bills in these properties, it’s essential that efficiency is not compromised.
The government’s push for housing schemes and funding towards affordable home has contributed to the increase for timber framed homes over the last few years, which bring about obvious cost saving, construction and sustainability benefits. Single wall flue penetrations through a timber frame are always a concern, however; but this can be easily solved by using Schiedel’s Ignis Protect.
Sales of Schiedel Chimney System’s efficient and easy to install Magnum Firechest have increased by around 17% in the last few years, statistics echoed by the National Association of Chimney Sweeps which has seen a 20% rise in people opening up their fireplaces. Often chosen for very large properties and as part of the sympathetic restoration of historic ones, firechests are key to making the modern fireplace as efficient as possible.
Hearth & Home Exhibition is a 3 day event which was held from 11th June to the 13th June 2017 at the Harrogate International Centre in Harrogate, United Kingdom. This event showcases product from Household Consumables industry.
The primary heating services at Darlington Memorial Hospital were upgraded to create a new state-of-the-art energy centre which will reduce energy usage and deliver a significant reduction in the trust’s carbon emissions.
We have recently completed work at the Glasgow Dental Hospital on behalf of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. This work included the supply and installation of 4 ICS Plus condensing flue systems to service Hamworthy Modumax WM250c/750 boilers.
We had a great time exhibiting at the Homebuilding and Renovating show, which took place from the 20th – 21st May, at the SEC in Glasgow. We are the market leading manufacturer of energy-efficient chimney systems, and were celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. We showcased a range of sophisticated products, including Magnum Firechests and pumice liners, designed to ramp up the efficiency of open fires to between 41% to 45%, ideal for the sympathetic renovation of historic buildings.
Schiedel Introduces the latest cutting edge addition to its range of products designed specifically for Air tight and energy efficient timber framed buildings.
After a ten-month build out, Schiedel’s new steel chimney manufacturing facility was officially inaugurated with an opening ceremony on September 19, in Okup, Poland. The facility will provide 250 jobs.
Burning wood produces particulate matter (PM) but the amount produced depends on how the wood is burnt. Independent research conducted by Kiwa Gastec on behalf of the SIA has shown that SIA Ecodesign Ready stoves can reduce particulate emissions by 90% compared to an open fire and 80% compared to an old stove
The source of the natural pumice insulating material, used in all of our Isokern range, from pumice liners and blocks, to the Garden Fireplace.
This updated design of the Pot hanger in the key Ø125 and Ø155 diameters brings additional strength with mesh included as standard; one piece looped straps fasted with bolts to the terminal cap and spot welded to the mesh, and Schiedel’s tested and approved screwfit design ensuring that this pot hanger and terminal can bear the weight of up to 15m of TecnoFlex Plus liner.
With thanks to Ali Paterson and her client, you can view her projects and contact her via the website http://alipaterson.com/
The Schiedel WAKAFLEX flashing is a lead free flashing range. It is the perfect modern alternative to traditional lead flashings, providing a non-toxic and flexible solution, which can easily be stretched and moulded, and is the recommended choice for steel chimney systems.
The Metaloterm® MF system is a modular twin wall insulated flue/chimney system, made of stainless steel, with a sealing ring. Metaloterm® MF is a universal flue/chimney system which is suitable for both high and low temperatures, non-condensing and condensing applications with flue gasses in positive and negative pressure. It can resist a chimney fire.
Based in Newbury, Falcon Flues have over 30 years of experience providing a comprehensive flue and chimney design, supply and installation service throughout the UK for the commercial and domestic sectors using our Schiedel Metaloterm range as well as ICS 5000 range.
Schiedel are proud to boast a comprehensive range of appliances and components engineered for energy efficiency.
We care about our planet and we believe that we can help the environment by being responsible for the way we produce our products, the waste created and through the way we consume energy.
If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future then you might be thinking of ways in which you can increase the value. But it’s important to choose the right improvements and updates that will actually pay off when you sell. And even if you’re not planning on selling any time soon, you still need to be careful that your renovations aren’t going to reduce how much your home is worth.
The lateral draincap has been introduced to the range to allow for the capping off of header/cascade systems, whilst enabling condensate to be gathered and drained off effectively through the standard 3/4″ drain fitting. MF and ME versions are available, both with excellent features and benefits.
Fire resistance testing takes place in a large furnace, where test specimens are installed in exactly same way they would be installed in a building. It is necessary to precisely define and perform all the details of attaching the samples to the supporting structure, including the type wall bands and fastening material.
Lynne, Channel 4’s Grand Designs Live Interior Designer of the Year in 2019, is a warrior on waste; being passionate about inspiring people to live more sustainably in a home that looks fantastic, doesn’t cost the earth (literally) and that you love. Lynne’s home has become a showcase for her sourcing, upcycling, styling and thrifting skills and is used as a shoot location on regular occasions.
A stunning house with a stunning garden design.
Liz Davies, based on the south coast, had a garden project which had to overcome a certain amount of obstacles. One of the main issues was the lack of a focal point and a sloping garden. After selecting the Schiedel Garden Fireplace, which is formed from natural pumice, sourced from the Hekla Volcano in Iceland, she sketched a design using it as a focal point.
clearSkies certified appliances meet the minimum performance level for Ecodesign Regulations – the minimum legal requirement for an appliance manufactured in the UK from 1st January 2022.
Schiedel Chimney Systems Ltd. is the leading flue and Chimney Manufacturer in the UK and a world brand. Schiedel was established in 1946 by Friedrich Schiedel.
Another innovative installation using Schiedel Metaloterm took place in London. Airtherm used Schiedel Metaloterm MF on a “Worlds First” project in London.
The Government have finally put to bed the rumours circulating that stoves were going to be banned. After consultation with the SIA and other parties, The plan is to introduce the following one year from now:
The first thoughts about safety at work are always about physical injury prevention as well as inhaling fumes, hazardous substances, etc. However, Occupational Noise, which is the amount of acoustic energy received by an employee of a company, can cause permanent damage if it is continuous.
Modern living trends include conservatory living as well, as people are staying in their homes rather than moving due to the current financial climate and choosing to enhance their living space.
Plastic waste is fast becoming a widely recognised problem. While it is an important material for our economy, providing multiple benefits to modern day living, plastic can take thousands of years to biodegrade.
Installing an external chimney system has never been easier, using the latest range of innovative products from Schiedel.
The telescopic roof stay kit has been added to the range to allow for extra support on chimneys above roof level, where standard guy wires can not be fitted.
Today we are happy to announce that Schiedel and Exodraft have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly promote complementary products and solutions.
We had a great time at Glee, in Birmingham with the two versions of our improved Garden Fireplace.
We were delighted to receive Andreas Schlechter and Giuliano Caglio as guests at the Washington Factory to present two awards to the Washington team.
We’re delighted to introduce the new Retrofit Wall Support, which is exceptionally easy to install, comes with a Lifetime Guarantee, but also saves up to £120 on a typical Ø150 4.5 m bungalow installation using standard black painted components.
The Landscape Show is established as the essential trade event for discerning landscape designers, architects, contractors, facilities managers and interior designers involved in some of the most important, prestigious and valuable projects in the UK and beyond.
A recent project in Hampshire by FuelSmart Technologies Ltd and the contractor saw Isokern Pumice Liners as the choice to install wood burning stoves into five new build, luxury homes. The liner size was 150mm in order to connect to the wood burning stoves. Two of the chimney systems were situated internally, while three were externally built.
Prima Plus is our high quality 316L stainless steel single wall flue system with a wall thickness of 0.6mm.
The purpose of this page is to guide you to the correct product for your stove.
With all the publicity surrounding the new regulations about wood burning, now is the time to take a look at your old stove, as it could be un-economical.
A project at the Mariner Leisure Centre, which is located not too far from the impressive Falkirk Wheel in Falkirk for our client, SSE, was to to supply, deliver and install a HP 5000 250mmID/350mmOD flue (50 cav) off a Capstone C65 CHP a gas turbine one.
Another recent Non-residential project involved Tannochside School job was to strip out an existing flue and replace it with a Schiedel flue. The site was live, so it was done during the half-term holidays.
An amazing opportunity and competition to get your creative juices flowing and also to receive a FREE Garden Fireplace
We were honoured to have Alex Gregory MBE give us a talk during our Kick Off Meeting at Wynyard Hall recently.
Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Environment, launched what he calls an ambitious new strategy to improve air quality across the UK over the following decades.
Wednesday 27th February 2019 at the Business Design Centre, London
SGL in Muir of Ord, in Scotland, make fibres and materials for composites. They develop tailored and sustainable solutions for the mega trends mobility and energy, covering the entire value chain from raw material to finished component. The products are mainly used in the automotive, wind energy, and aerospace industries.
Biomass, being an organic material that comes from plants and animals, is an ideal source of energy as it’s renewable. Which is why the Sports Academy at Hartpury College was the ideal location to install a biomass system, as energy efficiency is of paramount importance in large, non-residential dwellings.
Schiedel Chimney Systems now offer a comprehensive CPD on Chimney Systems to discuss the various aspects of chimney design and installation process.
Adrian Wood joined Rite-Vent back in 1973; the year Britain joined the EEC and VAT was introduced.
The Paint Plant, located in Schiedel Chimney Systems’ factory in Washington Tyne & Wear means that our components can be finished in any colour to match customer aesthetics.
Another major name was added to the Schiedel List of Who’s Who, when we completed a project for Boeing in Sheffield.
Schiedel have been awarded the top honour for BMI Plants throughout the globe: The World Class Award for the 5th consecutive year.
In 1977 Rite-Vent was celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary in Washington. Also in 1977, the year when Star Wars was released, Rite-Vent had it’s own star in the making when a young Kevin Quinn joined the company.
The photos shown here come from Natural Heating’s Facebook page and demonstrate a superb example of Schiedel’s Award Winning Double Wall Adjustable Starter Section, recently installed on a free standing Termatech TT40R wood burning stove into a large conservatory atrium.
And the guidelines prove this. Here’s some information from the Stove Industry Alliance and some common questions they field.
Spin Off from BMI Group Strengthens Business Opportunities for Europe’s Leading Maker of Chimney Systems.
Kieown Gee & Kieran Flaherty spent the week in various departments including the Sales Office, the Planning Department, as well as the Drawing Office going through how we process special orders. They were also let loose on the CAD software and the intricacies of its function.
Schiedel are all ‘fired up’ after renewing the certification for all the clay ceramic chimney systems in the Swift range, including the energy saving Swift Air model.
If you are on a diet, then it’s not recommended to visit Haydens Bakery, as you will see some of the most exquisite looking sweet delights you can imagine.
Schiedel were involved with the New Skolkovo site, which is one of the biggest Data Centres in Europe. It was constructed for Sberbank. This project was designed by Zaha Hadid.
It’s just not homes and commercial premises that our flues are used for, but also hotels, hospitality and catering. One such project was at Chewton Glen, where we installed a substantial Pizza Oven, using the HP 5000 system.
Highly efficient ICS 5000 installation.
A range of energy efficient homes were built in Cork using the efficient Schiedel Swift system
There are various Chimney Systems available from Schiedel when installing a stove.
We had a number of students pay a visit today from UTC South Durham.
North Mill Stoves are experts in chimney installation and also a dab hand at taking some outstanding photographs, which actually do justice to the breathtaking projects they are involved in.
The 585-885mm effective ICID Adjustable Length is a new telescopic 2-piece adjustable in the ICID range, adding to the two we already offer. The introduction of this part will result in the removal of our Adjustable 135° Tee, and is an ideal solution to achieve specific distances when passing through a wall-space to run the flue externally.
We are delighted to confirm that we have now officially launched our Outdoor Kitchen to the UK market!
The 1-Piece ME Adjustable length is a lightweight and simple alternative to the existing ME 2 piece Adjustable Length, which allows for adjustment over smaller distances making it ideal for header/cascade systems.
We are delighted to announce that Irene Agbontaen has revealed our 500 Model.
We are pleased to confirm that Schiedel UK have partnered with NBS!
Over the years Schiedel have supported hundreds of customers when it comes to installing commercial chimney systems in data centres. – particularly large scale, complex projects.
Schiedel are delighted to introduce our Outdoor Kitchen Range to the UK market!
The Schiedel Garden Fireplace features on ITV’s Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarsh!
Although Schiedel UK specialises in Pumice and Ceramic products and has done for many years, we are often asked one question in particular… What is the difference?
The term ‘sitooterie’ is a Scottish word, which has recently come into popular usage. It is a combination of the words ‘sit’ and ‘oot’, meaning “to sit out” and is used to describe a type of outdoor seating area. Sitooteries have been popping up all over Scotland, and they are set to become the newest trend.
”Following an article published in The Guardian by George Monbiot” My burning shame: I fitted my house with three wood-burning stoves” I would like to officially offer my support and backing to the Stove Industry Alliance.
After months of intensive preparation with the following plants and sites, we are proud to announce that the TÜV (the German technical inspection authority) external environmental audits are now complete.
Gas and electricity prices don’t look as if they are coming down anytime soon. Customers who installed a wood burning stove recently have reaped the benefits of avoiding huge energy bills, by choosing to heat their main rooms using naturally sourced and renewable wood.
Avoiding gas reliance when building a new house.
We’re excited to share some big news! The Schiedel Training Centre has officially become part of the National Chimney Academy (NCA), a new brand that unites the expertise of both Schiedel and Specflue. This transformation marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our commitment to providing exceptional training for the chimney and heating industry.
As a business, Schiedel cares about the environment and continuously looks for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. We know that the times and our planet are changing, and we need to adapt to ensure that we plan for a greener, more sustainable future as a business.
To further cope with the strong demands in the Schiedel steel business, the Schiedel Group has decided to build a completely new and efficient steel plant. On the 17th of November 2022 the symbolic first shovel had taken place with the Schiedel Leadership Team.
We want to thank our partner Maintel for the delivery of our new cloud-based phone system, RingCentral.
Premium pub group Brasserie Bar Co have opted to feature one of our Garden Fireplaces in their brand-new location!
We are delighted to introduce our new Argentine BBQ grill for our Outdoor Garden Fireplace range!
As the UK’s market-leading distributor of pipeline and heating products and solutions, BSS Industrial is a nationwide business.
UK Building Regulations for England were recently changed in view to achieving the governments “net zero” target. This now refers to individual buildings and applies to all plans submitted after 15 June 2022,
With a house building boom due to the lack of housing, plus the combined shock of energy prices – building houses with secondary heating, such as stoves, has returned to the forefront.
A number of our distributors throughout the UK and in Ireland have the stove on display in their showrooms.
We want to say a massive thank you to everyone that attended one of our events covering the brand new ePURO!
Last week KJG Interiors launched the brand new outdoor kitchen on Instagram!
The UED starter adaptors have been developed to connect directly into the spigot of an appliance with a 125mm outlet. They are available in two nominal lengths, as standard, 950mm and 500mm.
Schiedel have added components to enhance our Sirius stove installations.
“New masonry chimneys should be constructed with flue liners suitable for the intended application”.
A range of closure plate adaptors for flexible liners. Designed to make life easier for the installer.
Schiedel continues to follow its pioneering role in the chimney-, stove and ventilation business. Thus, an accredited and impartial testing laboratory has now been established in-house.
Any commercial steel chimney or flueing system will always suffer from some sort of corrosion over time. The regular use of venting systems for heat and the scale of the developments means that maintenance needs to be regular.
