A quick question.
This is an 1890 terrace. In the front room we have an open fireplace with a gas fire that just vents up the flue. Open flame type with non-flammable coal look alike blocks (what's left from what the Clumber Spaniels haven't eaten!) It has a wooden surround and a stone fireback (is that the right w ord?) The gas fire will soon be decommissioned when we have a gas man in t o re-site the gas hob in the kitchen.
I have a woodburner to fit (secondhand and needs a bit of fettling), I also have some roofers coming to do some work on our dormer window. I was wond ering that as they were near the top of the roof if I could get them to pop a liner down for me!
Notwithstanding Building Regulations, is there any reason, whilst my roofer s are up there, I can't get them to drop the flue down? Any recommendations on type? Do I assume I just measure the length from the closure plate (or where it will be) to the top of the chimney pot? Shall I get them to fit a cowl at the same time, I also assume that the cowl just clips in the top? How is the flue secured at the chimney pot end?
I have heard pros and cons about vermiculite around the flue, is it a requi rement, if not, any thoughts for and against?
Cheers
Peter