"The Natural Philosopher" <a@b.c> wrote in message news:1203338520.22458.2@damia.uk.clara.net... Staffbull wrote: On 18 Feb, 10:46, "d...@gglz.com" <d...@gglz.com> wrote: There are far too many factors individual to your building/chimney (condition/quality of masonry and mortar, good design & build, presence of timbers, thatch or other nearby fire risks) and your usage
On 18 Feb, 10:46, "d...@gglz.com" <d...@gglz.com> wrote: There are far too many factors individual to your building/chimney (condition/quality of masonry and mortar, good design & build, presence of timbers, thatch or other nearby fire risks) and your usage of it (quality of logs, hot fires, attention to chimney sweeping, eye open for potential problems) to give a definitive answer.
Hi, Soot buildup could be much more of a problem with unlined chimneys. So for professional installers, lined insulated chimneys have much more butt covering potential in case the chimney gets neglected. Once a chimney fire gets going I wonder if it's easier to stop with a stove rather than an open fire. Maybe worth getting the opinion of an experienced chimney sweep, who may favour
"Roland Perry" <roland@perry.co.uk> wrote in message news:eaVtfjHk1S7GFAI3@perry.co.uk... In message <13eq4nsp44i8q4b@corp.supernews.com>, at 12:27:46 on Sun, 16 Sep 2007, CWatters <colin.watters@turnersoak.plus.com> remarked: Hi , my name is Garry and I am a certified chimney sweep. ... Bringing me to my point , just because your chimney is clean , does not mean it's
"The Natural Philosopher" <a@b.c> wrote in message news:1189937951.29267.1@proxy01.news.clara.net... CWatters wrote: "Richard Meredith" <rmeredith@cix.co.uk> wrote in message news:memo.20070915150425.5496A@rmeredith.compulink.co.uk... You need to be careful with pine, at least some types. I remember hearing of someone who was burning large quantities of some sort
