Who can replace a gas fire?
How does gas fire installation work? While it may be cheaper to run a gas fireplace than an electric one, gas fire installation requires a Gas Safe registered engineer for safety and legal reasons. This badge of credibility assures you that your appliance will be tried and tested before and after installing it.
Can I replace my gas fire with an electric fire?
With a huge range of electric fireplace styles, you can replace a gas fire with an electric fire easily without compromising on your interior design.
What size flue do I need for a gas fire?
5″
The minimum flue size is 5″ in diameter. Again, expect to have a flat wall in your room. This flue type will accept the shallower gas fire type. In certain circumstances, your home may not have any of these flue types.
Can you put a stove in a new house Ireland?
Yes. It is possible to install a wood burner in a new build. It is likely that your new build home does not have a chimney, but this does not mean you cannot have a wood burning stove as there may be options available to you.
Can I replace a gas fire with a log burner?
Yes! You can normally convert any existing fireplace operating with gas to wood fireplace as a gas fireplace replacement. If you’re lucky, you may be able to use the opening you already have for your new stove.
How much does it cost to get a gas fire removed?
between $600 and $2,500
Before you call someone to start knocking down your mantle, read our guide to get an idea of how much this project will cost. On average, the cost to remove a gas fireplace is between $600 and $2,500, though the price will be higher if you want to remove the breast, stack, and chimney flue as well.
How much does it cost to replace a gas fireplace with an electric one?
Cost of Converting a Gas Fireplace to Electric
For a conversion, costs start at $600 to $1,000, providing no changes must be made to the surrounding area. These costs include capping the gas line, wiring the unit for electricity, and installing the conversion unit.
Can you remove a gas fire yourself?
To be clear, you should never attempt to remove a gas fire yourself. It is a legal requirement that this job is completed by a Gas Safe Registered engineer. This is due to the danger of working with gas connections.
Can I replace my gas fireplace with a new one?
It can be done, but it’s worth looking at all options before committing to repair. Repairing your gas fireplace may be the better option if: The existing fireplace still fits your home aesthetically. There’s a minor mechanical problem or broken part.
Is the government going to ban log burners?
In summary:
There’s no need to panic, wood burning stoves will not be banned. You can still use your old stove. New regulations come into force in 2022. You can buy a new highly efficient, clean burning stove now.
Can I put a log burner in my house?
It is possible to have a wood burner installed in your home without a chimney. To achieve this, the wood burner must have a twin skin insulated flue system installed. Before buying your wood burner, we would recommend a visit from an HETAS qualified heating engineer.
Can I fit a wood burner without a chimney?
Luckily for those living in modern homes, you do not need a chimney to install a wood burning stove. However, it may require more work to fit one than in an existing chimney. This is because you will need to fit a twin wall flue system through the roof or wall of your building.
Do I need permission to fit a log burner?
There is much misconception around installing a wood burning stove and whether you need planning permission or not. Historically you may need some kind of clearance from your local authority, but with new updated changed, vast majority of cases need no formal permission.
What is the law on log burners?
In response, parliament passed the Clean Air Act of 1956, which restricted the burning of coal in urban areas and authorised local councils to set up smoke-free zones. It is against the law to burn coal in London. Burning coal and briquettes also contributes to human-induced climate change.
What are the regulations for installing a wood burner?
Log Burner Hearth Regulations
- The hearth must extend at least 300mm to the front and 150mm to either side.
- The full area of the hearth should be at least 840x840mm.
- It must be at least 12mm thick.
Do you need building regulations for a wood burner?
Fitting, altering or replacing an external flue or chimney or installing a new woodburning stove all fall under the Building Regulations, although they are not typically tasks that require planning permission.
How far does a log burner need to be away from the wall?
The standard clearance recommended by the National Fire Protection Agency is 36 inches. This means that the back of the stove should be 36 inches away from any combustible material, such as woodwork, unprotected walls, furniture and even firewood.
How far does a gas pipe need to be away from a wood burner?
The key rule for all flue pipe is that: Any combustible material must be three times “X” away from the flue pipe where X = the diameter of the flue pipe. This means that your 5″ flue pipe should be 15″ away from combustibles and your 6″ flue pipe should be 18″ away from combustibles in any direction.
Can you have a wooden mantel with a log burner?
However, you will need to be careful having it over a wood-burning / multi-fuel stove or a high efficiency gas fire, plus it is not recommended to have a timber mantel over a cast iron insert if you’re planning to burn solid fuel.
