wood burning stove ideas in a victorian terrace
Greg Penn
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How about a wood-burning stove?
Comments (17)we're also in scotland and in a new house (well new to us). it's a victorian semi and although it has gas central heating we've wanted a stove for ever so are getting one fitted at the end of october in our living room. my dad and sister both have them and neither of them but wood. just blown over trees and like (with the council's permission). we'll have to buy our first lot of seasoned wood for this winter but after that are hoping to follow in their footsteps. hope to be able save a bit on our gas bills too....See MoreHands up if you have a wood-burning stove!
Comments (64)The log burner is in the heart of our home, in a open plan living / dining / cooking space, the warmth reflects on the floorboards and i can drag a chair in front of it to curl up and cosy. I would love to ask any advice on the best type of slow burning logs to buy?...See MoreVictorian terrace family room
Comments (6)Agree with Adam. You will need to know what strength Reinforced Steel Joist to set into the wall which will support the back of the house once the supporting wall between the l room and kitchen is removed. Structural Engineer can calculate this for you or for your architect/tech drawer. Its not a difficult job, but needs a builder who knows what he/she is doing and looking at the date of your post, bear in mind if you are in London/SE there is a building boom going on currently and good builders are very difficult to come by (especially for relatively small jobs, which they would consider this to be). I'd get a technical drawer on it, who will have contacts with structural engineers/builders, and can add in some design thoughts you may not have considered. Consider the floor heights between rooms (are they the same, they look it?) this will have implications on floor cost. Also, if you're going to get a builder to do this work, consider if you can afford for them to remove the sloping lean-to roof at the back of the kitchen there, to heighten that part of the ceiling (put in a shallower angled roof, (will need special roof tiles if less than 20 degrees angle) or a flat one (careful) or create a pitch like like a gable end, add patio/sliding/bifold doors on that end wall (budget permitting) - will make ALL the difference to sense of space and light and you won't need to remove the chimney brest. Reconsider taking out the stove /chimney brest (probably need the space right?) Its, unique, authentic, original and will be an amazing feature when you have finished the room. Good luck...See MoreBuilding Regs / Duel Aspect Wood-burning stove / Unresolvable issue !!
Comments (5)We usually spec an internal slotted/louvered vent for these depending on location. That way you can close the vent when the stove isn't in use and reduce the drafts. So start to finish, it'd be an air brick on the outside wall, connected to a plastic duct pipe (rectangular or round to suit the conditions) taken under the floor and depending on your fire place you can bring it onto the side wall of the chimney breast, or in front of the hearth etc, then use a louvered grill in a finish to suit your decor. What you should avoid is having the inlet behind you when you're sitting in front of the stove as this will be drafty on the back of your neck. If it's a new build then consult with your designer/architect etc to agree the best position....See Moremrsmcee74
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