STOVES AND FIREPLACES
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Arada aradastoves.com
The Brick Tile Co bricktilecompany.com
Cambridge Stove Installations cambridgefireplaces.co.uk
Contura contura.eu/en-gb
Island Pellet Stoves islandpelletstoves.co.uk
Kilmagner kilmagner.com
St Neots Fireplace & Stove Centre stneotsfireplaceandstovecentre.co.uk
Westland London westlandlondon.com
Zigi’s zigis.co.uk
COLOUR POP Arada says that bold shades are challenging black in the colour stakes (above), The Brick Tile Co specialises in brick slips (right) and Westland London stocks antique fireplaces (below right)
still the most effective options,” says Joe. “If you’re after atmosphere and flexibility, electric or bioethanol models are worth considering, as they offer realistic flame effects without the need for a chimney or flue, making them ideal for modern homes or period properties where installation can be challenging.” After considering the level of heat required, the kind of fuel available to you and how much maintenance and storage you are comfortable with, it’s time to consult the pros. Make sure to choose a Hetas-approved retailer and installer who can survey your home and advise on products, heat output and installation requirements – and take it from there. Before you know it, you will be getting those home fires burning well in time for Christmas. Models that pair style with innovative smart technology raise the benchmark
says Cambridge Stove Installations founder Jamie Osbourne-Briggs. While there are currently no new government regulations on the use of wood-burning stoves, it is possible that they are on the horizon. “The government is consulting on tightening smoke emission limits for new wood-burning stoves, with a proposed limit of 1g/h compared to the current 5g/h,” Joe elaborates. “This would be a significant change, though it would not affect existing stoves installed in homes. A grace period of three to five years is being proposed to allow manufacturers to adapt.” Meanwhile, for optimum efficiency and ultra-low emissions, Cardiff-based Island Pellet Stoves offers another option. Its cleverly engineered stoves burn pellets made from sawdust and waste wood from the timber industry, which produce very little smoke or ash, while the temperature can be controlled by a remote. Light your fire To choose something that feels integral to your home, rather than an afterthought, begin by asking what you actually need from your stove or fireplace. “If heat output is of primary concern, gas or wood-burning are
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