Log Burner Installations Kent

Rising energy costs have made it difficult for many to affordably heat their homes with traditional fuels like gas and electricity. Log Burners can be very beneficial in cutting costs because of how efficiently they use fuel. The cost to have a log burner or wood stove installed is not a fixed rate. It all comes down to the quality of the burner and the kind of property you want it in. Whether or not a chimney already exists in the structure is a major factor in determining how much it will cost to install. Log burners are an eco-friendly option for indoor heating. You'll soon discover that a log burner quickly becomes the room's new main point, enhancing its aesthetic value and making it feel cozier and more inviting.

Wood-burning stoves are devices made up of several pre-fabricated components, while fireplaces are built as a building, often out of brick or stone but sometimes metal. Wood-burning stoves are economical, too, as they require less fuel to generate the same amount of heat that your radiator does. They produce less carbon dioxide since cutting down trees requires a lot less effort than extracting fossil fuels like coal. Compared to open wood fireplaces, the efficiency of wood stoves can be substantially better, perhaps making the upfront expense of a stove worthwhile.

A chimney's primary function is to vent harmful gases like carbon monoxide and smoke from your building. Chimneys, fireplaces, stoves, and vents are all inspected and evaluated by our professional chimney sweeps by national and local fire and safety laws. There are seasons when you should have your chimney cleaned more frequently. The presence of excessive smoke in the room after the fire is lit or a rush of chilly air from the chimney signals it's time to clean it. A well-functioning chimney will breathe in the fresh air, providing the fire with plenty of oxygen. Get your chimney back in working order with the help of our highly trained technicians. We are experts in our field and employ cutting-edge tools to ensure success in all that we undertake.

A fireplace hearth serves several functions, including protecting the floor in front of the fireplace, protecting animals and children away from the open fire, and completing your particular design aesthetic. Hearths, both one-piece, and multi-piece are widely available. One solid component; these are often more difficult to move but can be easily placed in position once raised. The sort of base a fireplace requires is decided by the type of log burner used. A "constructional hearth" is usually necessary for the installation of an open fire. A 250-millimeter-thick concrete base is typically advised since a decorative hearth would not be able to survive the strong heat generated by a fireplace.

Rendering is the application of a cement & sand mix to brickwork that is exposed. Chimney caps are also rendered in the same way, but with utilization of a cap drip. The render mix we use determines how sturdy your plastered fireplace will be. Many homeowners who prefer the look of plaster on their chimney breasts choose plasterboard despite its poor heat resistance. Plaster molding can withstand high temperatures without breaking down. Moldings made of plaster can be left outside in the heat and humidity without deteriorating. Having beautiful plaster molding around your fireplace just enhances the experience of sitting in front of it. If you want to give your old fireplace a fresh new look, now is the time to get in contact with us.

HETAS, better known as Heating Equipment Testing and Approvals Scheme, is the only authoritative authority to issue certifications. As part of this process, qualified retailers, installers, service engineers, and chimney cleaners will be required to register their businesses and services. The HETAS certificate is critical during the home-buying and -selling processes since it is often used to verify insurance coverage. HETAS is a Unique competent individual scheme. Our installer may be called upon to do any number of tasks within the scope of the HETAS plan, including, but not limited to, the installation of wood and wood burners, wood stoves, and the re-lining of chimneys. As an added bonus, this method ensures that you get fuels that have passed consumer and environmental safety tests.