Fitting a fireplace lin...

There should always be a lintel or arch above your fireplace/builder’s opening (to support the building material above). Sometimes you discover that an errant builder forgot. You can often find this lintel or arch by shining a torch inside your builder’s opening (assuming...

Introduction Builder...

Overview A “builder’s opening” or “original fireplace”, is at the foot of almost every chimney flue and is of a pre-determined size (you get what you are given). Do not confuse a small open fire with the builder’s opening, small open fires are often...

Aduro 16 review

The first time I saw the new Aduro 16 5kW stove I knew I was going to like it – just look at that curvy-crystal-shiny glass! And the rest of it looks rather smart as well – sort of strong-cute. And it’s got a gizmo…. gotta-love a gizmo… I think… read on...

Stove fitters willing t...

Below is a list of fitter who are willing to fit even though you are supplying the stove and materials (some fitters wish to supply the goods): North Wales (Conwy/Colwyn Bay): David Jones 07480 854 537 www.woodburnerspecialists.com. The Log Burner Man 07914 522455...

Aga Ellesmere 4,5,6 kW ...

Launched during September 2015 I reckon the Ellesmere represents a change of pace for Aga. This is a contemporary design and I must say I really like it. The Aga Ellesmere is available from September 2015 onwards. Price £895 upwwards. Buy via this link Aga Stoves (Stovefitter’s...