Now, all domestic burners need to use smokeless fuel (with a low moisture content). Make sure you use “Ready to Burn” fuels. These are combustibles with a moisture content of 20% or less. It applies to everything you burn: wood, coal, and eco fuels (but most eco fuels will already comply – check the label).
Will wood burning stoves become illegal in the UK?
The answer is no, as long as the stove being purchased is an Ecodesign model or was manufactured before the 1st January 2022. All stoves on sale will have to meet one of these criteria. So you will be able to purchase and use a wood burning or multi-fuel stove in 2022 and beyond.
Can I still use my log burner?
They’re less smoky and your fuel burns more efficiently so you use less of it. Don’t worry if you already own a log burner or open fireplace though, there aren’t any plans to force you to upgrade or change your model (at the moment!).
What can you burn in a log burner UK?
Hardwood logs and softwood logs are the best types of wood for burning because these trees will produce more heat than other types of tree that don’t contain as much natural oil or sap. Oak is an example of good hardwood logs for burning.
Is it legal to have a log burner UK?
All this leads to confusion for potential stove buyers. There is no plan afoot to ban log burners, but from January 1st, 2022, all wood burning and multi fuel stoves were required to meet Ecodesign standards for solid fuel heating appliances to ensure that only the cleanest stoves are now sold in the UK.
Can I still use my log burner after 2022?
Can I still use my wood burning stove from 2022? The answer is yes! This is a question that gets asked a lot, and it’s easy to misread some of the headlines about wood burners and think that it spells the end of the enjoyment of owning a wood burner.
Is a log burner cheaper than gas 2022?
In fact, it means that a wood burning stove costs about a third of the price of electric heating and approximately 13% less than gas central heating for the average household.
Is the law changing on wood burners?
From January 2022 all new wood burning stoves will have to meet new EcoDesign standards. The clearSkies emissions and efficiency certification scheme for stoves goes even further than EcoDesign requirements.
Does a log burner need to be signed off?
If you choose to install your log burner yourself, you will need to contact Building Control (generally part of your local council) to sign off and certify that your log burner is safe. Whilst this saves a considerable amount of money on labour, we would always recommend hiring a professional if possible.
What is the future for wood burning stoves?
The government wants to cut emissions from wood burning stoves from 38 percent to 30 percent by 2030. Homeowners will therefore need to comply with new regulations. Eco-friendly models identified by a sticker will be required in most cases. It might be necessary to install a filter or to upgrade to a new model.
What wood can you not burn in a log burner?
Softwoods are some of the worst woods you can burn on your woodburning stove. Softwood tends to burn quickly, inefficiently and produce harmful chemicals. They also tend to contain large amounts of resin – even when seasoned.
Can I burn pallets in my wood burner?
Secondly, don’t be tempted to burn scrap wood i.e. old fence panels, pallets, etc.; these are likely to have been treated with wood preserver when they were made, which can give off harmful fumes when burnt in any kind of volume.
How do I get free wood for my log burner?
If you’ve got sawmills, joiners or other woodworkers near to your home, it’s worth a quick telephone call to find out if they ever have off-cuts of wood that they need to get rid of. If one of the staff has a fire or wood-burning stove, you might find that any spare wood has already been spoken for.
Can I complain about my Neighbours wood burning stove?
Local councils are legally obliged to investigate any complaints made under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 relating to public health and nuisance issues, which include smoke and fumes from fires or stoves.
How far does a log burner need to be away from the wall?
Choose the right hearth
Starting from the ground up, you will need to place your stove on a non-combustible hearth, be it stone or toughened glass, with a minimum thickness of 12mm. In terms of the distance between the stove’s external surfaces and surrounding walls, the minimum to the rear and sides is 150mm.
Can you have a freestanding log burner?
Absolutely. The simplicest way of doing that is installing an insulated flue system, here we’ve got a Midtherm HTS system which is made locally in Dudley which we use on all of our installations and one of the more modern approaches is to install a freestanding stove.
Can I install a log burner in 2022?
Well, new log burner installation regulations are certainly coming into effect on 1st January 2022. But you probably don’t need to worry too much if you have an existing burner. The may change is the type of fuel you’re allowed to burn.
Is HETAS a legal requirement?
It is a legal requirement to notify any solid fuel installation in England and Wales to the relevant Local Authority Building Control either via a Competent Person Scheme such as HETAS or directly to the council.
How much does it cost to fit a log burner UK?
For the fitting of a log burner, with an existing chimney, you can expect installation costs of between £800 – £1,500. The higher figure would be expected to include having the chimney the flue lined if necessary.
What is the cheapest way to heat a house?
What’s the Cheapest Way to Heat Your Home?
- ✔ A gas boiler with solar thermal panels is the cheapest way to heat your home.
- ✔ But electric combi boilers will take top spot in the next decade.
- ✔ Ground source heat pumps are the most expensive heating system.
Is it cheaper to run a log burner than central heating?
Wood burners can cut a home’s heating bill by 10pc, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Running costs for an average household are a third of electric heating bills and 13pc less than gas central heating, according to the Stove Industry Alliance.