Installation

If you’re looking to install a wood burning stove in your home, then you may have heard that you also need to install a heat shield. But do you actually need one? And, if so, what types of heat shield are available? Keep reading and Direct Stoves will provide you with the answers to these […]

Treating yourself to a brand-new stove is something that on its own delivers tremendous heat, comfort and a fantastic focal point for family and friends to settle around. So, what could top that? Well, adding to the aesthetics of where your stove is situated is perhaps the best way to top things off. You can […]

With all of the talk of gas boiler bans, higher energy bills and more, many people are now looking for alternative ways to heat their homes. An emerging trend involves using both a heat pump and a wood burner to keep your home warm. But how does this work? What does it involve? Can you […]

Many people spend hours selecting the right wood burning stove for their home – and quite rightly! It’s a big investment. But what many people fail to think about when picking a stove, is their chimney. The chimney, and chimney cowl, play an important part in the proper functioning of your stove. It’s important they […]

When you’re installing a stove in your home, there are many different parts and fixtures that you may need to buy. One of these may be a register plate or closure plate. But, what are they? What do they do? And, what’s the difference between them? If those are questions you’re asking yourself, then read […]

Are you thinking about buying a stove? Great! But you need to buy more than the stove itself if you want to ensure it’s installed in your home safely. Keep reading to find out what parts and accessories you need to fit a stove in your home. Use a qualified installer Before we delve into […]

There’s something about wood burning stoves that can’t be replicated by any other type of heat source. The crackle of the wood, the lick of the flames. A wood burning stove offers a visceral experience. Well, if you’ve got a gas fireplace and would like to experience the benefits of a wood burning stove instead, […]

If you are thinking of buying a multi-fuel, or wood-burning, stove; you might think it’s impossible to do so without a chimney in your house. What we’re about to show you in this blog is that no chimney is no problem. In the past we have advised on How to Have a Wood Burning Stove Without […]

If you’re looking for a stove for your home, but don’t want the hassle of cleaning and maintaining a wood burning stove, then a gas stove offers an ideal solution. Gas stoves can be installed anywhere there is a gas supply, but what gas stove installation requirements are there?  At Direct Stoves we’ve got decades […]

If there is one obstacle that gets in the way when installing a lovely new stove into your home, it’s usually the flue! Yes, before you make your selection, you need to make sure you have the correct set up to properly remove any fumes or emissions from your room. This also applies to gas […]