The Difference Between Domestic and Commercial Flues

It is vitally important to choose the right flue for a commercial property and its boiler or extraction system. Not having the right one can lead to poor performance and safety problems. But what’s the difference between domestic and commercial flues and what do you need to know to ensure yours complies with regulations and is safe? We explain in this blog. What are domestic and commercial flues? Domestic flues are those in a residential property and are much smaller. Any residential property which has a gas boiler system or fireplace, will require a flue to get rid of the waste gases produced by…

Do I need my chimney lined?

When your chimney is first installed the installer must make sure that it complies with regulations to ensure it’s safe for its intended use. Chimney lining will create an unrestricted passage for hot gases and smoke to pass through the chimney, without leaking back into your home. It will also allow the chimney to extract air at a more reliable rate. So, do I need my chimney lined? Yes, you do need your chimney lined. Why do I need my chimney lined? You will need to make sure you have your chimney lined for many reasons, the main being safety. Newer chimney systems will also need to have chimney lining for…

What is a flue liner?

Flue lining can be essential for your chimney to improve its working efficiency and safety, but what is a flue liner? We will answer that in this post… A flue liner is a render or sheet of material, such as stainless steel or thermoplastics and reinforced glass fibres, formed into a pipe to create a sealed tube from one end to the other of an existing flue or duct, where the contents need to be transported from one end to the other without the risk of being contaminated or leaking into the areas in between – we are specialists in…