"Log burning stoves are a fantastic way to heat up a space fast, plus they add so much to a home in the way of character and warmth (visual and physical). That said, just as with any method of heating, they need to be chosen, installed and operated with care if they are to be a worthwhile investment. To ensure your new log burner is nothing but a roaring success,"
"While it isn't actually illegal to install a log burning stove on a DIY basis, neither is it necessarily a route that is recommended by experts. "Installing a stove is specialist work and Building Regulations require that either your local authority Building Control or a registered member of a recognised competent person's scheme (e.g. a HETAS or OFTEC installer) signs it off," explains Erica Malkin, executive director at Stove Industry Association. "Attempting it yourself risks safety issues and voiding your home insurance.""
Log burning stoves heat spaces quickly and add both visual and physical warmth and character to homes. Proper selection, installation, and operation are essential to ensure a stove is a worthwhile long-term investment. Installation is specialist work and must be signed off by local authority Building Control or a registered competent installer under building regulations. Using a HETAS- or OFTEC-approved installer removes the need to apply for and pay building regulations approval personally. Attempting a DIY installation can create safety hazards and may void home insurance. Advance planning and following regulations reduce mistakes and improve safety and performance.
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