Show me your wood burner before and after pics
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paulwirral said:
Hearth should be £300 tops , I paid just over £600 for 6 pieces, the liner should have been £400 absolute tops , I got 6 mtrs for £170 inc vat from my local supplier.
Obviously I do my own labour and don't have hetas accreditation.
Hearth and surrounds was £800. I thought not too bad considering the size of the base. It's a single piece and took 3 of them to lift into place.Obviously I do my own labour and don't have hetas accreditation.
Flue liner was £800 but there was no way you'd get me 12m up in the middle of winter trying to run a liner down a fairly convoluted route. In total it cost around £4k, and I'm slowly claiming that back by not using the gas CH at £5 a day and burning free wood*
*I may run out quite soon unless there is a purge on old garden sheds nearby
Uggers said:
Hearth and surrounds was £800. I thought not too bad considering the size of the base. It's a single piece and took 3 of them to lift into place.
Flue liner was £800 but there was no way you'd get me 12m up in the middle of winter trying to run a liner down a fairly convoluted route. In total it cost around £4k, and I'm slowly claiming that back by not using the gas CH at £5 a day and burning free wood*
*I may run out quite soon unless there is a purge on old garden sheds nearby
1 piece hearth and someone stood on the roof feeding it down , you've only paid fair wages for a couple of guys . Flue liner was £800 but there was no way you'd get me 12m up in the middle of winter trying to run a liner down a fairly convoluted route. In total it cost around £4k, and I'm slowly claiming that back by not using the gas CH at £5 a day and burning free wood*
*I may run out quite soon unless there is a purge on old garden sheds nearby
Try your nearest timber merchant and ask if you can re cycle their " pallet skids or kickers " depending on where your at in the county. You'll be doing the world a favour by burning their rubbish , I normally buy the main yard guy a bottle of vodka at Xmas for putting them to one side then gatecrash the works Xmas party and buy a round of drinks for the rest .
Apologies for high jacking but I'm sure someone here will know the answer!
In short:
- Just had a quote for a woodburner installation (5KW)
- Supplied woodburner is ~£700, 5KW, Defra approved etc.
- Does anyone know if this brand (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wentworth-cast-iron-stove-defra-appro/) is any good?
Finding reviews online is tricky (and I'm a little suspect of some). Trying to save money where we can and this seems like an obvious starting point.
In short:
- Just had a quote for a woodburner installation (5KW)
- Supplied woodburner is ~£700, 5KW, Defra approved etc.
- Does anyone know if this brand (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wentworth-cast-iron-stove-defra-appro/) is any good?
Finding reviews online is tricky (and I'm a little suspect of some). Trying to save money where we can and this seems like an obvious starting point.
Personally I wouldn't buy as much as a screwdriver from Machine Mart with what they pass for Customer Service.
As above avoid Chinese made stuff. One tip, think about how you'll use it. You can buy Stainless Steel or Cast Iron burners. The former heats up quicker but also cools quicker, the latter takes longer to heat up, but retains it heat for longer.
We all need to adhere to budgets in life, fully get that, but do your research. A good burner can last you decades, a crap one can give you nothing but grief.
I can't comment on the model suggested, but there will be endless information via Google.
As above avoid Chinese made stuff. One tip, think about how you'll use it. You can buy Stainless Steel or Cast Iron burners. The former heats up quicker but also cools quicker, the latter takes longer to heat up, but retains it heat for longer.
We all need to adhere to budgets in life, fully get that, but do your research. A good burner can last you decades, a crap one can give you nothing but grief.
I can't comment on the model suggested, but there will be endless information via Google.
anonymous said:
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Took me years before the epiphany that the English countryside works on Africa Time not London Time.
Once it does get cold we will probably be getting through a pick up of dried wood per month at a cost of £90/load but this will enable the boiler thermostat to remain at 16 and save over £200/month on gas.
Fermit and Sarah said:
Personally I wouldn't buy as much as a screwdriver from Machine Mart with what they pass for Customer Service.
As above avoid Chinese made stuff. One tip, think about how you'll use it. You can buy Stainless Steel or Cast Iron burners. The former heats up quicker but also cools quicker, the latter takes longer to heat up, but retains it heat for longer.
We all need to adhere to budgets in life, fully get that, but do your research. A good burner can last you decades, a crap one can give you nothing but grief.
I can't comment on the model suggested, but there will be endless information via Google.
I've read a fair bit of bad stuff about the Clarke burners - doors warping, etc.As above avoid Chinese made stuff. One tip, think about how you'll use it. You can buy Stainless Steel or Cast Iron burners. The former heats up quicker but also cools quicker, the latter takes longer to heat up, but retains it heat for longer.
We all need to adhere to budgets in life, fully get that, but do your research. A good burner can last you decades, a crap one can give you nothing but grief.
I can't comment on the model suggested, but there will be endless information via Google.
Have heard some good stuff, and none bad, about Grey Metal Stoves - http://www.greymetal.co.uk/
Apparently most of their stoves are made in Lithuania, so labour costs are dirt cheap - and I know a fella with one who broke the door glass and had no problems getting a new one. Seem to run from "ridiculously cheap" to "ridiculously expensive" - no idea how this relates to the quality.
pgh said:
LittleBigPlanet said:
Apologies for high jacking but I'm sure someone here will know the answer!
In short:
- Just had a quote for a woodburner installation (5KW)
- Supplied woodburner is ~£700, 5KW, Defra approved etc.
- Does anyone know if this brand (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wentworth-cast-iron-stove-defra-appro/) is any good?
Finding reviews online is tricky (and I'm a little suspect of some). Trying to save money where we can and this seems like an obvious starting point.
Ultimately, they're all metal boxes for burning things in, however, the Machine Mart stoves are Chinese made & probably not up to the same quality of a European model. There's also the question of spare parts - assuming you can get the consumables (fire bricks, baffles etc.) then a stove should last indefinitely. I wouldn't bank on getting parts for a Clarke stove in 10 years time. I also can't see an efficiency rating on the Machine Mart website.In short:
- Just had a quote for a woodburner installation (5KW)
- Supplied woodburner is ~£700, 5KW, Defra approved etc.
- Does anyone know if this brand (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wentworth-cast-iron-stove-defra-appro/) is any good?
Finding reviews online is tricky (and I'm a little suspect of some). Trying to save money where we can and this seems like an obvious starting point.
Have a look at some of the selections here https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collection... or here https://www.woodburnerwarehouse.co.uk/stoves/5kw-s...
If it were me, I'd be looking at something like the AGA Wren
https://www.woodburners.co.uk/2504/New-Heta-Inspir...
I'd only give it 10/10 as I can't give it 11.
When we first moved in we had been left a fireplace by the builder.
It was a large opening so we had options to just chuck a grate in there, but we decided on a cassette insert Stovax Studio instead with the installers fireboarding up the gap at the top.
As the house was a new build we've bought loads of stuff for the house, but I have to say the fire is up there in the list of 'best things we bought for the house'
It was a large opening so we had options to just chuck a grate in there, but we decided on a cassette insert Stovax Studio instead with the installers fireboarding up the gap at the top.
As the house was a new build we've bought loads of stuff for the house, but I have to say the fire is up there in the list of 'best things we bought for the house'
paulwirral said:
I thought you may be , I'm from the north east so black pointing is commonplace, I've had log burners for ages , you've probably seen these before but I'll post them again 
Got bored with the cottage look , we live in a cottage but it's in a town centre, so decided to try a more modern look , I like a bit of modernism , so ripped the old out and did this , honed slate hearth and background
Sorry they're upside down , I fitted both logburners myself , I'm better with a hammer and trowel than the Internet!
Is that a PVR cylinder stove?Got bored with the cottage look , we live in a cottage but it's in a town centre, so decided to try a more modern look , I like a bit of modernism , so ripped the old out and did this , honed slate hearth and background
Sorry they're upside down , I fitted both logburners myself , I'm better with a hammer and trowel than the Internet!
Having one installed on 16 Dec, so here’s my ‘before’ pic...
(There’s no chimney, nor fireplace in my house)
Have some 3D black metal tiles to go on the wall first.
Fermit and Sarah said:
pgh said:
LittleBigPlanet said:
Apologies for high jacking but I'm sure someone here will know the answer!
In short:
- Just had a quote for a woodburner installation (5KW)
- Supplied woodburner is ~£700, 5KW, Defra approved etc.
- Does anyone know if this brand (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wentworth-cast-iron-stove-defra-appro/) is any good?
Finding reviews online is tricky (and I'm a little suspect of some). Trying to save money where we can and this seems like an obvious starting point.
Ultimately, they're all metal boxes for burning things in, however, the Machine Mart stoves are Chinese made & probably not up to the same quality of a European model. There's also the question of spare parts - assuming you can get the consumables (fire bricks, baffles etc.) then a stove should last indefinitely. I wouldn't bank on getting parts for a Clarke stove in 10 years time. I also can't see an efficiency rating on the Machine Mart website.In short:
- Just had a quote for a woodburner installation (5KW)
- Supplied woodburner is ~£700, 5KW, Defra approved etc.
- Does anyone know if this brand (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-wentworth-cast-iron-stove-defra-appro/) is any good?
Finding reviews online is tricky (and I'm a little suspect of some). Trying to save money where we can and this seems like an obvious starting point.
Have a look at some of the selections here https://www.stovefitterswarehouse.co.uk/collection... or here https://www.woodburnerwarehouse.co.uk/stoves/5kw-s...
If it were me, I'd be looking at something like the AGA Wren
https://www.woodburners.co.uk/2504/New-Heta-Inspir...
I'd only give it 10/10 as I can't give it 11.
I'll take a look at those links.
Now, back to the before and afters!
paulwirral said:
I thought you may be , I'm from the north east so black pointing is commonplace, I've had log burners for ages , you've probably seen these before but I'll post them again
Got bored with the cottage look , we live in a cottage but it's in a town centre, so decided to try a more modern look , I like a bit of modernism , so ripped the old out and did this , honed slate hearth and background
Sorry they're upside down , I fitted both logburners myself , I'm better with a hammer and trowel than the Internet!
Both of those look very nice but for a city centre home I think you’re spot on to go with that modern stove it looks brilliant. Got bored with the cottage look , we live in a cottage but it's in a town centre, so decided to try a more modern look , I like a bit of modernism , so ripped the old out and did this , honed slate hearth and background
Sorry they're upside down , I fitted both logburners myself , I'm better with a hammer and trowel than the Internet!
There are some stunning Italian design stoves out there that I was itching to use but they would have looked insane in an Inglenook.
How do you determine your kw requirements? Is it square footage as a starting point?
I’m looking to buy quite a fairly large house in a foreign country. Summers are warm but winters quite cool and the house is built to shed the heat rather than retain it for that reason. Tiled floors throughout (albeit rugs would be laid in winter). As matters stand there is only one air con unit that gives warm and cool air and the original owner hasn’t bothered really with heating provisions as it’s been a summer home only for him.
I’m thinking a wood burning stove in the lounge should give enough heat to warm the house through but no idea on what kw stove to base a decision. Any pointers?
I’m looking to buy quite a fairly large house in a foreign country. Summers are warm but winters quite cool and the house is built to shed the heat rather than retain it for that reason. Tiled floors throughout (albeit rugs would be laid in winter). As matters stand there is only one air con unit that gives warm and cool air and the original owner hasn’t bothered really with heating provisions as it’s been a summer home only for him.
I’m thinking a wood burning stove in the lounge should give enough heat to warm the house through but no idea on what kw stove to base a decision. Any pointers?
Shnozz said:
How do you determine your kw requirements? Is it square footage as a starting point?
I’m looking to buy quite a fairly large house in a foreign country. Summers are warm but winters quite cool and the house is built to shed the heat rather than retain it for that reason. Tiled floors throughout (albeit rugs would be laid in winter). As matters stand there is only one air con unit that gives warm and cool air and the original owner hasn’t bothered really with heating provisions as it’s been a summer home only for him.
I’m thinking a wood burning stove in the lounge should give enough heat to warm the house through but no idea on what kw stove to base a decision. Any pointers?
There's a calculator on stovesonline website , lots of variables mind . If your fitting abroad keep your eyes open for the central heat distribution units , basically a metal box with a fan in it that recirculates the heat from the main room with the burner in through insulated ducting into your rooms of choice via a vent in the ceiling. They're commonplace in France and not as expensive as you'd think as they are a very simple construction. I’m looking to buy quite a fairly large house in a foreign country. Summers are warm but winters quite cool and the house is built to shed the heat rather than retain it for that reason. Tiled floors throughout (albeit rugs would be laid in winter). As matters stand there is only one air con unit that gives warm and cool air and the original owner hasn’t bothered really with heating provisions as it’s been a summer home only for him.
I’m thinking a wood burning stove in the lounge should give enough heat to warm the house through but no idea on what kw stove to base a decision. Any pointers?
Not only do they heat your other rooms they keep your main room from getting to hot . They aren't the first word in tech but they take the chill off your other rooms for very little outlay .
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