Can you have a log burner in a timber framed house?

Wood burners in recently built properties (2008 onwards), new build properties, newly constructed extensions, and timber frame houses have requirements above and beyond stove installations in older and brick built properties.

Can you put a log burner in a wooden summer house?

The short answer is YES! You can put a wood burning stove in your shed. Wood burning stoves are a great addition to any shed, garage, summerhouse, cabin or even greenhouse. Fear not, your shed will not take offence to you burning wood inside it.

Can you have a fireplace in a timber frame house?

With modern building regulations and qualified installers it is perfectly possible to create a flame proof flue and fire place. These fires are as safe as any other and therefore safety need not be compromised by having a wood burning fire in a timber framed property.

Can you put a log burner in a modern house?

It is possible to have a wood burning stove in a new build house. Even if your freshly finished home does not have a chimney, you can add a pre-fabricated flue system which will do the same job as a traditional chimney, running either internally or externally to your property.

Can all houses have a log burner?

Yes – a Wood Burning stove can be fitted if you don’t have a chimney in your house. To achieve this you would need a factory made twin skin insulated flue system to be installed. There are a few important factors to take in to consideration before going ahead.

Can you put a log burner in a wooden cabin?

Many people worry that spaces such as sheds and log cabins are not suitable for wood stoves – indeed, the combination of fire and a flammable small space does seem slightly counterintuitive! So long as it is installed properly by a competent HETAS registered engineer, fitting a wood stove in a cabin is perfectly safe.

How long will a timber frame house last?

The timber frame itself is normally “guaranteed” by the manufacturer for various periods ranging from 10 to 40 years. It is a commonly perceived opinion within the industry that 25 –30 years is a reasonably expected life span for a softwood timber framed building.

Do you need planning permission to install a wood burning stove?

You do not technically require planning permission to install a wood burning stove, however since 2005 it has been a legal requirement to let your local authority building control department know of your intentions – no matter what type of heating appliance you are installing.