Room Dimensions
Please bring with you the room dimensions and fireplace dimensions,
this will make it easier you us to help you choose your new stove:
Width, length and height of the room.
Width, length and depth of the fireplace.

Stove Size
The correct size stove running at its optimum is more efficient and burns cleaner (less emissions to the atmosphere, cleaner chimney, cleaner glass, better view of the fire) than a stove which is too large and constantly running slowly, to prevent overheating the room.

Air Space
The stove should have adequate air space around it to allow the stove to heat the room rather than heat the fireplace. Usually 6 inches either side of the stove.

Ventilation
All fires require air to burn. Any stove with a heat output of 5 Kilowatts or more will require addition combustion air. This can be done through installing an air brick

Liner
Any appliance will only operate as well as the chimney functions. This is why we would recommend you line the chimney with a stainless steel liner. This also helps to prevent acid erosion of the chimney bricks.

Sweeping
Adequate provision must be made for sweeping and maintenance of the installation to allow continued safe operation. We recommend that you have the chimney swept at least once or even twice a year.

Adequate storage
If burning wood, it should be well seasoned to make it as dry as possible. Wet wood creates poor combustion resulting in low heat output, which leads to condensation and tar problems in the stove and chimney.