Birds frequently use chimneys as sheltered nesting sites. A nest may partly or completely obstruct the flue, preventing smoke and combustion gases from escaping safely and introducing twigs, feathers, insects…
The frequency with which a chimney should be swept depends principally on the fuel being burned, how regularly the fireplace or appliance is used, and the way it is operated.…
If your wood-burning or multi-fuel stove isn't working as well as it used to, the stove itself isn't necessarily the problem. Poor stove performance can be caused by the fuel…
Learn when jackdaws nest in UK chimneys, the warning signs, legal protections and how a jackdaw nest is professionally removed and swept.
Learn what causes tar and creosote in chimneys, the warning signs, associated risks and when ordinary sweeping or specialist removal is required.
Victorian chimneys were built as masonry flues, typically with an internal parged or rendered surface rather than the separate flexible stainless-steel liner commonly fitted to modern stove installations. Many of…
A flexible stainless-steel chimney liner can last 20–30 years when it has been installed correctly, the appliance is used properly and the chimney is swept regularly. But there is no…
Problems with a chimney flue or liner are not always obvious from inside the room. Some are found during routine sweeping, while others first become apparent because of smoke smells,…
If you're deciding between keeping an open fire and installing a wood-burning stove, the biggest differences are how the fire is controlled, how much useful heat you get from the…
You do not need a chimney liner simply because your chimney is old. Whether a chimney needs relining depends on how it will be used, the appliance being connected, the…
