Carbon monoxide alarm use in rented homes under review

by | Nov 14, 2013 | News

The government is set to review the use of carbon monoxide alarms in rented properties as it looks at making it mandatory for landlords to have them installed. The move is part of a wider review into the safety of individuals living in rented accommodation and has...

Is your sweep qualified?

by | Oct 24, 2013 | News

The sweeping season is in full swing now but in recent weeks here at Alfred Poppins we   have been asked to attend properties where another sweep has been and left most of the soot in the chimney or has failed to remove a birds nest. Any fool can can buy a cheap set...

Thatched house? Make sure your covered.

by | Sep 30, 2013 | News

If you have a thatched property are you aware of the requirements regarding your fire? Here at Alfred Poppins we take your safety very seriously so if you’d like to know more then check out the thatch advisory website www.thatchingadvisoryservices.co.uk/ If you...

Which wood burns best?

by | Aug 9, 2013 | News

  Which Wood Burns Best? Here we will cover a vast range of wood types and give a bref description of their qualities. Alder: Poor heat output and short lasting. A low quality firewood. Produces nice charcoal that burns steady. Apple: Great fuel that bums slow and...

Benefits of burning wood

by | Aug 9, 2013 | News

The carbon footprint is already down. Wood is the Alpha-Material. Being the only 100% renewable material grown by solar power, needing very little or no irrigation, needing generally no pesticides or herbicides to grow and requiring very little disturbance of the soil...