Woodburners

[joe_bloggs*]

Has anyone installed their own woodburner? I,ve decided to take the plunge and install my own,I have hired a decent set of extension ladders and a roof ladder for this weekend to install a new flue liner,Just hope i don't do a Rod Hull!

[mr-expresso]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9688902/Wood-burning-stoves-can-cause-lethal-carbon-mon...

[joe_bloggs*]

Well spotted CD! gas fitter down the road shortened it and re-capped it so now it is sitting behind 9" brickwork

all for ten quid (including new cap!) he also did a pressure test

[lost.parrot]

Well i hope the wood burner installation is going well....... Thanks to mr e too, for the link, some might have thought that photo without comment was a half attempt to pass something off as ones own, heck

[cee-dee]

I suppose those with only half a brain or less don't think to check the location of a pic where it would be clearly seen that the pic was in the public domain and came from a particular newspaper site.

[lost.parrot]

I suppose those with the fractional version, could have put a comment, then there would have been no doubt, rather than leaving an option both way.

[joe_bloggs*]

Got it finished on saturday after a few knee knocking hours clambering about the roof,a neighbour opposite came to his door and shouted "Don't do it son,she's not worth it" and went back in

Anyway its done,one or two rough edges to iron out,but pleased overall

[duck_a_lorange]

Now all you need is an ash bucket and shovel.

Or one of these (from ebay.com 251399758641):

[ed_blackadder_1]

Nice job Joe, nice and toasty now then.

[tommy.irene]

Good job.. bring in plenty of wood its going to be a cold winter..Get a fire guard in case kids or cats fall against it as they are very ver hot..

[lost.parrot]

Up and running then already, and largely all your own work, and pictures.

 Very impressive

[saasher2012]

Well done! Now all you need is a chainsaw & an axe. Joking aside , you'll soon get to know which wood is best for you.

[greenunicorngirl]

It looks really good, well done you!!  Don't forget to keep a kettle on the stove top to save gas/electricity for boiling water.

Google "ecofan" for information on a truly terrific gadget that spreads warm air around. We've had ours for nearly 8 years with no reduction in efficiency.

One caveat, if you keep wood next to the stove for drying out, don't put it too close (and DEFINITELY not touching) 'cos it'll eventually start to smoulder.

[10phizz]

And remember green logs stored outside for a season will have all sorts of wild life living therein when you bring them in to burn.......I am always rescuing spiders and woodlice and try not to think about the ones I do not see in time. Its not all roses, this "country" living  !

[bankhaunter]

There is nothing so theraputic and deeply satisfying as splitting logs with an axe.

The best exercise ever.

[saasher2012]

Unless you hit a knot, then it's a matter of honour who wins yourself or the log!