Stop Energy loss through a Fireplace.
Open fires, whether of the solid fuel or gas type, are wasteful of energy, and even
when they are not in use, the chimney gives rise to uncontrolled ventilation heat
loss. If a fireplace must be installed, an ‘underfloor draught’ air supply (a small duct
or pipe installed within the floor and connecting the outside air directly to the
fireplace) can help to reduce the amount of warm internal air escaping through the
chimney. A closed stove is preferable to an open fire in terms of controlled efficient
heat.
As part of the upcoming 2010 part L building regulations fireplaces will be replaced by stoves. Open fires are wasteful of energy with more than 70% of the energy going up the chimney. Energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly, and safe alternatives to the outmoded conventional fireplace are available here, they are economical as well as aesthetically pleasing. See our extensive range of solid fuel stoves.
