by Alfred Poppins | Sep 2, 2017 | News
Now that the busier season starts up again with the chimney sweeping we are starting to fill the spaces in the diary very quickly. What are the benefits of hiring a professional chimney sweep? A good chimney sweep will have the necessary training and...
by Alfred Poppins | Feb 1, 2016 | News
Many people are relying on their stoves and fires to keep their house warm rather than use the central heating. With prolonged use it is easy for the flue to fill more quickly and in doing so this effects the efficiency of your fire. Frequency will depend on a number...
by Alfred Poppins | May 6, 2014 | News
Household coal and smokeless fuels should not be burnt in a wood-burner… the hint is in the name. Wood is burnt on a flat floored stove, whereas multi-fuel burning takes place on a raised grate. The reason for this is that wood fuel requires air from above to...
by Alfred Poppins | Feb 9, 2014 | News
The sweeping frequencies below are for guidance. Frequency will depend on a number of factors including: Type of fuel, appliance used, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, type of chimney. Your Guild sweep will be able to advise on sweeping frequency during...
by Alfred Poppins | Jun 3, 2013 | News
Most stoves and wood burners are installed with a flexible steel flue liner. The quality of the steel used can vary greatly, so can the price. If you burn smokeless fuel in your multi fuel stove you will need the highest grade liner because the fuel is very corrosive....
