New wood burner WITHOUT lining chimney?

edgex

Grz.26 wrote: »

Is it reasonable to pay them 2k for this though>/? it seems loads of money! considering my stove cost me £450.

why are you trying to compare things that are not comparable?


your stove is a standard metal box, which a firm has made on their own premises
you have then either collected it, or arranged delivery


a chimney lining:
they have to come out, check the condition of your chimney, measure it, check how the lining can be fitted, make & fit the lining to your chimney, test it etc



just do the usual
get 3 quotes & compare them

donglemouse

i had a single chimney on a new build two storey house lined in 2007, from memory the price for the lining including all materials/labour etc was £750 from a qualified fitter - that was northern ireland if regionality makes a difference

my laymans understanding for a stove was the lining wasn't really optional (unlike an open fire)

savemoney

If you go down multi stove route its a common misconception that its cheap heat believe me I fell for it too

It might be cheap long term if you have a free supply of fuel the installation costs let alone the costs of the burner can be quite expensive

123joe

what is a register plate?

safesound

From experience I'd say get it lined.
I moved into a 1850's cottage and had a multifuel stove installed. I didn't bother with the liner as the draw on the chimney was strong and there were no leaks. Its still fine four years later BUT I'm constantly worrying that its going to start to leak (and kill my neighbours :eek:). Honestly for your peace of mind I'd recommend you get it lined.

123joe wrote: »

what is a register plate?

Its the bit that sits horizontally to the chimney (just hidden under the inside top of the fireplace) that stops things falling down from inside the chimney onto your hearth. It also stops down drafts when you arent using your stove.

muckybutt

123joe wrote: »

what is a register plate?

A register plate is a piece of metal or fire board that sits above the top of a stove thus blocking off the chimney.

It is essential to have one fitted when you have a stove installed otherwise the stove will not draw efficently.

It is also imperative that you maintain access to the topside of the register plate unless it is to be backfilled.

As far as the wood goes please make sure the wood is good quality and is as dry as reasonably practicable, burning damp wood is very bad for both lined and unlined chimneys and you run an increased risk of a chimney fire. As for £2000 quote I wouldnt have said particularly expensive considering that its going to be backfilled as well, however there is no requirement for it to be backfilled there are spacers that can be used on the inside of the chimney instead so that would make it cheaper.

rhubarbcottage

Hi,

We're pricing up the same thing for our home. The lining works out approx £100

per metre fitted. Depending on your ceiling heights, three storeys, and

roof/chimney height.......£2,000 fitted sounds about right!

Hth.

Grz.26

I have a steel registery plate, how would one go about cutting a hole for the flue to go up?

Rolandtheroadie

10 metres liner, £189. Someone to drop it down the chimney (with my help) £100. This included fitting the bird guard too.
Registry plate? Essential to stop stuff falling down the chimney onto the fire, hearth, carpet.
Cost of wood? Got 5 ton seasoned hardwood, chopped ready to go from a local farmer for £250. Weighed up against a licence from the forestry (£60), gathering (cant use chainsaw, must drag to car/trailer or handsaw), cutting, chopping. Might try and source own for next winter though (anyone any rowan trees they want removing lol?)
8.5 KW fire, £400.
It's not about cost, it's how good a real fire looks.

Rolandtheroadie

Grz.26 wrote: »

I have a steel registery plate, how would one go about cutting a hole for the flue to go up?

I bought a set of jigsaw blades from a carboot sale for £2 and only used 1.
You'll probably have a straight pipe (fluepipe?)that attaches to the flue liner. Place that on the registry plate and draw round it.