Flue Liner For Thatched Roof

A flue liner is recommended for all properties where the condition of the flue brickwork or mortar may be in question.

Flue liner for thatched roof.

All the pipes come with either an attached lead collar as in this case or a stainless steel coloured slate with rubber collar to weatherproof the join between the thatch and the pipe. We are able to liaise with local planning to obtain listed building consent we can supply structural engineer also architect should they be required. The flue liner must be insulated so that heat from the flue is not transferred to the thatch. The two leading continue reading chimneys in thatched properties.

The thatch flue company is part of thaxted stoves. This will reduce the risk of hot gases escaping from the flue into adjoining thatch. The method of relining a thatched roof chimney for a log burner is covered in detail by part j of the uk building regulations. We have built a wealth of knowledge relating to the installation of wood burning stoves and flues in properties with a thatched roof.

Install a suitable flue liner defects in chimney stacks such as open joints cracks and missing bricks which allow hot gases and sparks to escape into the thatch are another proven cause of fire. Chimneys must terminate at least 1 8 meters 6 feet above the thatch. This year we have helped plumbers on three separate roofs put boiler flue pipes through the existing thatch. The threat can be eliminated by lining the flue.

The installation of a log burner and flue system into a property with a thatched roof can be a cause for concern for many consumers due to the highly combustible nature of the thatch and sadly in recent years the number of chimney related thatched roof fires have slowly but steadily increased. However in hawkins experience a burning ember being released from the chimney and igniting the surface of the roof is a much more common ignition mechanism.