Installation

Get expert guidance on properly installing your new stove. Our installation advice articles walk you through every step of the process in detail, from structural considerations and clearances to chimney requirements and ducting.

  1. Can You Use a Wood Burning Stove with a Heat Pump?

    Can You Use a Wood Burning Stove with a Heat Pump?
    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 […]
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  2. What Chimney Cowls Are Best for Stoves?

    What Chimney Cowls Are Best for Stoves?
    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 […]
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  3. Register Plate or Closure Plate: What's the Difference?

    Register Plate or Closure Plate: What's the Difference?
    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 […]
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  4. What Parts and Accessories Do I Need to Fit a Stove?

    What Parts and Accessories Do I Need to Fit a Stove?
    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 […]
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  5. Can You Convert a Gas Fireplace to a Wood Burning Stove?

    Can You Convert a Gas Fireplace to a Wood Burning Stove?
    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, […]
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  6. No Chimney, No Problem

    No Chimney, No Problem
    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 […]
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  7. What Gas Stove Installation Requirements Are There?

    What Gas Stove Installation Requirements Are There?
    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 […]
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  8. Do You Need a Flue For a Gas Stove?

    Do You Need a Flue For a Gas Stove?
    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 […]
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  9. How to Get the Most Heat From a Wood Burner

    How to Get the Most Heat From a Wood Burner
    Today, wood burning stoves are more efficient than ever. In fact, with the latest Ecodesign technology, some log burners can even reach almost 90% efficiency level, which is incredible compared to stoves of the past! With the cost of heating ever rising, you want to be sure you are taking full advantage of this by […]
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  10. Can You Install a Stove in an Existing Fireplace?

    Can You Install a Stove in an Existing Fireplace?
    Do you have a traditional fireplace in your home but are starting to see the positives of buying a wood burning stove? If so, you might be wondering if it’s possible to install one into your existing fireplace. The good news is that installing a wood burning stove into an existing fireplace is often a […]
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