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LIVING ROOMS | ESSENTIALS

THINGS TO CONSIDER

“Ask yourself: what is your room size?
(this will determine the output of
the stove you need). A rough rule of
thumb is that one kilowatt of output
will comfortably heat 12 cubic metres of
space. Is there an existing chimney or flue
(this can be expensive if new flues need
to be erected externally using twin wall
flue pipe)? Is the hearth suitable for the
chosen stove? How big is the existing
opening, thinking about physical size
of stove to look correct proportionally.
Which type of fuel is the stove intended
to burn (are there any other installation
requirements such as gas pipe supply
needed)? Establish all of these and you’ll
be ready to install your stove.”
David Randlesome, Esse

REGULATION HOT
“It is of utmost importance that a HETAS
registered engineer assesses the area
and installs the stove. Your insurance
may not be valid if the stove is incorrectly
installed. If building a new house or
extension it is best to consider the
requirements of a new stove in the initial
design, so therefore siting of the stove
chimney and independent air supply

can be planned and designed before
construction, thus saving money and
alterations at a later date.”
Chris Baines, Eurostove

WARM UP
“Is heat or a focal point more important
to you? If the stove is required to heat
an area, or be a big contributor to the
existing heating system, then you need
to consider many aspects of how you use
the room and where the stove will be
sited as these all affect the heat output
required (will you sit around the stove/
fireplace – or will the stove be at one end
of the room to where you socialise/relax).
If the stove is to be a focal point and heat
is less important, KW is the go-to size
and will offer the biggest range of styles
and options for you.”
Alex Dolby, Bonk & Co

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