Even chimneys which leak like a sieve can have a ‘good draw’...
Why this smoke test DOESN’T prove your chimney is safe – yet people still fall for it
New Home, New Fireplace? Then You’ll Love This Inspection Service We’ve Launched For You…
Buying a new home with an existing fireplace can be very exciting. But how do you know it is working properly? The truth is that most Homebuyer Surveys are completely meaningless when it comes to checking real fireplaces. In fact, hundreds of homes get sold every year with faulty installations. That’s the reason we’ve introduced … Continue reading New Home, New Fireplace? Then You’ll Love This Inspection Service We’ve Launched For You…
I Can Smell Smoke Upstairs When My Fire Is On – Help!
There are a few reasons why you may be getting fumes in your living space...
VIDEO: How To Light An Open Fire With Approved Smokeless Coal
It’s better for the environment and gives off more heat than logs or housecoal
Parkray or Rayburn chimney not working? Then THIS may be the reason…
The problem is that over the years it cakes the flue in layers, slowly building up and, inch by inch, blocks the chimney.
Why having new ‘eco’ stoves without updating Building Regs may end up with MORE emissions
Connecting modern stoves to old, open flues without a lining system should be stopped
£1,000 fine ALERT: Real fireplace owners in Worsley, Boothstown, Swinton, Irlam, Eccles and Salford need to know this…
Over 400 complaints have been received by the authorities since 2009...
Why some fuel merchants SHOULDN’T really advise you on what to burn in your fireplace…
The truth is, most don’t have enough information about your installation to offer such advice...
Why having to wait WEEKS for a chimney sweep is a good sign…
Wanting to just get ‘someone’ to sweep your fireplace isn’t always the best option
Video: Why you are BANNED from burning this in Chorlton, Withington, Didsbury or Northernden
It’s cheap, traditional and gives a good flame picture. But burning housecoal ANYWHERE in the Manchester City Council area could land you with a fine of up to £1,000. The reason is because the whole of Manchester - including Chorlton, Withington, Didsbury, Northernden - is a designated Smoke Control Area. The zone was brought in … Continue reading Video: Why you are BANNED from burning this in Chorlton, Withington, Didsbury or Northernden