What Is a Chimney Liner?
A chimney liner is the inner surface or lining of a chimney flue that comes into contact with the smoke and combustion gases travelling up the chimney. Depending on the…
How to Permanently Block a Chimney or Fireplace
If you have a fireplace and chimney you no longer intend to use, permanently blocking it can seem straightforward. In practice, the way the chimney is closed matters because an…
Carbon Monoxide and Stoves: Risks, Warning Signs and Prevention
Carbon monoxide is particularly dangerous because you cannot see it or smell it. Any appliance or fire that burns fuel can produce carbon monoxide, including wood-burning stoves and open fires.…
Missing a Stove Installation Certificate? What to Do
If you have moved into a property with a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove and cannot find the installation certificate, the first step is to establish whether the installation was notified…
How Does Santa Fit Down the Chimney? A Chimney Sweep Explains
Every Christmas, children ask a very sensible question: how does Santa actually fit down the chimney? It's a good question. Chimneys look enormous in Christmas films, but as chimney sweeps,…
Carbon Monoxide Alarms: What They Do, Where to Put Them and When You Need One
What is a carbon monoxide alarm, where should it go and when do you need one? A practical guide to CO alarms, positioning, testing and replacement.
Soot Acid Erosion in Chimneys: Causes, Damage and Prevention
Soot left inside a chimney can absorb moisture. Over time, the resulting acidic conditions can contribute to deterioration of the materials inside the flue. It is one of the reasons…
Should You Have Your Chimney Swept Before Installing a Stove or Chimney Liner?
If you're thinking about having a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove installed, one of the first things to do is have the existing chimney swept — before choosing the stove or…