Flue Types
Flue information should be used as a guide only. A professional fireplace survey is recommended prior to purchase/installation.
Chimney - Class 1
The conventional brick chimney - clearly defined by a chimney stack and pot on the roof of a property.
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Pre-Cast - Class 2
Hollow concrete flue blocks create a flue up through the property usually terminating with a ridge vent on the roof.
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Pre-Fabricated - Class 2
A metal flue box situated behind the fire connects to a series of metal flue pipes run up through the house terminating with a pipe and terminal through the roof.
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Power Flue
Where no chimney or flue is available. A quiet but powerful fan situated on an outside wall expels the flue gases from the fire. Mains electricity required.
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Balanced Flue
Where no chimney or flue is available. The fire vents directly outside through a horizontal twin wall pipe. These fires are glass fronted. No mains electricity is required.
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