Streetfarce Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 I am considering having one of these installed, I have a 1908 house with a fireplace in the dining room, that has been blocked up with a piece of wood, by myself, and prior to that was used for an open fire. What is the likely cost ? is it neccesary to get a New chimney liner or can the existing chimney be used as it is, with a plate to seal off the bottom ? I had one in my last house and they are really efficient at keeping the place warm, so i am not a stranger to the idea, but i am interested to learn of anyone's experiences of the installation work needed.
andygardener Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Cant't remember all the details but we definately needed a new flue, bit of work on the chimney top (may have needed some work inside the chimney and obviously installation of the stove, remove the old fireplace and install flags etc for the wood burner to sit on. As i remember it came to about £2.5K including the stove but that was 5 years ago so prices may have changed
choogling Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 I am considering having one of these installed, I have a 1908 house with a fireplace in the dining room, that has been blocked up with a piece of wood, by myself, and prior to that was used for an open fire. What is the likely cost ? is it neccesary to get a New chimney liner or can the existing chimney be used as it is, with a plate to seal off the bottom ? I had one in my last house and they are really efficient at keeping the place warm, so i am not a stranger to the idea, but i am interested to learn of anyone's experiences of the installation work needed. I converted an open fireplace to take a wood/multifuel burner this summer.The existing chimney is fine provided it is in good condition but play safe and have a liner fitted.You have missed the boat this year i would start planning to do the job next year,look on ebay for a burner i picked mine up for eighty pounds plus shipping and a few tips total two hundred pounds.The job involves plenty of hard work and loads of muck so an understanding other half is a must.The total cost for materials was about five hundred pounds the back boiler runs all the radiators and provides most of our hot water.A job well worth doing plus collecting enough wood to run it will keep you fit.If i can work out how to do it i will PM a link to some photos we took during the work.
Streetfarce Posted October 20, 2011 Author Posted October 20, 2011 That sounds a bit more ambitious than I was planning on, I already have a gas central heating, this was just to heat one room. but because the house is not too big, was hoping it would keep the lot warmer.
Halibut Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 That sounds a bit more ambitious than I was planning on, I already have a gas central heating, this was just to heat one room. but because the house is not too big, was hoping it would keep the lot warmer. That's the situation we have, and we haven't had the central heating on yet - leave a few doors strategically open and it's enough to be very cosy in the back room and still take the chill off the rest of the house. Even so, I reckon you're probably looking at a fair bit of money. Had ours done last year in January - we didn't need the chimney lining and I can't recall the exact cost, but it was somwhere in the region of thirteen hundren quid. Never regretted it for a moment though. Rarely watch telly anymore, watch the stove instead.
Mecky Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 The cost of firewood is more expensive than coal, best stick to coal
Halibut Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 The cost of firewood is more expensive than coal, best stick to coal Not if you get it for free.
Halibut Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 The cost of firewood is more expensive than coal, best stick to coal I think you're mistaken - ton of housecoal delivered = £287 ton of kiln dried wood delivered = £226
Obelix Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 I think you're mistaken - ton of housecoal delivered = £287 ton of kiln dried wood delivered = £226 You will get porbably twice the heat energy from the coal compared to the wood - as a fuel unless if comes free wood is a bad idea. The foresty commission used to let you pick up tonnes of wood for stuff all - about £80 for seven tons as I recall. You have to load and shift it yourself of course but's thats when a wood burner comes in good.
retep Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 Love of log-burning stoves leads to rise in timber theft Timber thefts are on the rise in rural areas as the popularity of log-burning stoves increases demand for firewood. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8652013/Love-of-log-burning-stoves-leads-to-rise-in-timber-theft.html
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