- Aug 21, 2012
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Hi guys, new to the forum. Searched all over the internet as we're looking at investing in a multifuel burner and I need some advice. Can anyone help? I've had several people out to quote me for the work and they all seem to give differing advice.
We’re replacing a gas effect fire with a multi-fuel burner (burning wood and smokeless fuel) in a detached, stone built Victorian house with a large fireplace and chimney breast. It will be a 4.9Kw burner only used to heat the room it’s fitted in and it’s on an end gable wall in a detached house. The chimney stack is at least 11 meters high. The options I’ve been presented with from various quotes have left me wondering, can anyone give their opinion on the following;
I’ve been told to insulate the liner because condensation will form on the outside and run down potentially causing damage.
I’ve been told to avoid fireboard in the hearth as it becomes unstuck over time.
I’ve been told to choose a metal/fireboard register plate
I’ve been told there’s no real advantage to 904 grade liners as long as you sweep it regularly.
So that leaves me with the following questions;
Fireboard or metal register plate and reasons/benefits why
Fireboard or fireproof render on the hearth and reasons/benefits why (we might just leave bare stone)
Chimney flue liner insultation or not and reasons/benefits why
316 or 904 grade liner and reasons why
Can anyone help on these 4 points please?
Thanksin advance!
We’re replacing a gas effect fire with a multi-fuel burner (burning wood and smokeless fuel) in a detached, stone built Victorian house with a large fireplace and chimney breast. It will be a 4.9Kw burner only used to heat the room it’s fitted in and it’s on an end gable wall in a detached house. The chimney stack is at least 11 meters high. The options I’ve been presented with from various quotes have left me wondering, can anyone give their opinion on the following;
I’ve been told to insulate the liner because condensation will form on the outside and run down potentially causing damage.
I’ve been told to avoid fireboard in the hearth as it becomes unstuck over time.
I’ve been told to choose a metal/fireboard register plate
I’ve been told there’s no real advantage to 904 grade liners as long as you sweep it regularly.
So that leaves me with the following questions;
Fireboard or metal register plate and reasons/benefits why
Fireboard or fireproof render on the hearth and reasons/benefits why (we might just leave bare stone)
Chimney flue liner insultation or not and reasons/benefits why
316 or 904 grade liner and reasons why
Can anyone help on these 4 points please?
Thanksin advance!