Would my chimney be suitable for a stove?

atlonglast

I live in a 1980s semi with a chimney breast that used to house a gas fire and back boiler. The previous owner removed the fire etc and left an opening as a feature for candles etc. the chimney stack is brick built and in the attic it is breeze block. Is this likely to be a type Of chimney that would be suitable for a multi stove. I will get a survey but thought I'd ask on here first

muckybutt

Its really a question that only a survey will answer.

Some houses from that era that had gas fires fitted had only a gas suitable flue fitted, ive seen a few of them and you wouldnt be able to fit a stove in it.

On the other hand, if it has a class one clay liner or pumice or for that matter brick built chimney then chances are it'll be ok to use but may still need lining.

Like I and you say though only a survey will say yay or nay.

hethmar

Its likely the opening and/or the flue will not be suitable Im afraid.

Get someone in to have a look at it. Everything can be overcome but at a price.

Alycidon

If the flue opening looks like a letterbox, ususally terminating via a raised ridge tile then its gas only. Round 175mm dia or more, or square of a similar size then you should be ok.

If the flue is gas then a twin wall fully insulated system could be installed instead, not cheap though.

The other option is a flueless gas stove, all thats needed is a gas supply.
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