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Embers Heating Studio

Specialists in Fireplace Design

01332 242 299

[email protected]
802 Osmaston Road, Spider Island, Derby, DE24 9AA

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Below is a few links with helpful infomation and advice on how to keep safe and look after your home heating


Lining Chimneys for Solid Fuel / Wood Appliances

There are a number of reasons for lining chimneys;

  • The existing flue could be leaking smoke and fumes into other parts of the house.
  • Condensates and tar can seep through the chimney walls causing staining inside and outside the building.
  • If the flue is too large for the type of appliance being used the gases will cool too quickly causing condensation to occur.
  • Chimneys built on the outside of properties can cool too quickly, again causing condensation.
  • If the chimney was built after 1965, but with the liners installed the wrong way up, the leakage of tar and condensate will occur.
  • Lining the chimney / flue will make the appliance more efficient , there will be less danger of fumes and should condensation form it will fall back into stove and be evaporated.
  • In the event of a chimney fire only the liner will be damaged. Most stove manufactures of appliances and insurance companies suggest that chimneys are lined when fitting multi-fuel stoves.

Proper Storage and Preparation of Firewood

Most of us will never be able to buy properly seasoned wood which would be ready to be used straight away. When buying wood it is important to know what type of wood is being supplied and what size has it been cut to. In output terms wood is rated as follows, based on heat output in gigajoule per cubic metre.

Air dried condition

  • Oak 6.3
  • Beech 6.3
  • Ash 6.1
  • Sycamore 5.5

  • Poplar 4.5
  • Pine 5.0
  • Spruce 4.6


Maximum diameter of firewood should be no greater than 150mm, 100mm is preferred (larger or round logs should always be split straight away) drying times vary, from 3-4 years for Oak, 1 year for Ash and generally 2 years for most woods.

The ideal time to buy your wood is early spring, on delivery the wood should be stacked either one log deep against a wall in a sunny location (south facing) or loosely stacked in the open, again in a sunny location with no cover.

Leave the wood like this until early autumn, it should then be moved into proper log stores with weather protection. A good log store is open at the sides with a roof to prevent the wood from getting soaked and this should be located in a position where it would still be in sun light in mid winter.

When the wood is ready to burn, it should be light in colour or greyish, the end grain should have open radial cracks and when dropped to the ground it should made a loud crack rather than a dull thud. If you have a moisture meter the wood should read less than 20{5dfef5ee4bdb9e4ccd342f82740f8c4bc135a5cd1b195e83ba9a769acb7c5569}.

Symptoms of poor fuel.

The wood starts to burn but, char’s quickly and may to go out. The fuel can make a loud hissing noise when you open the door. The fire may start well, but the fire bricks and then the glass may go black. A bright fire with lots of flame but no real heat from appliance. A strong smell in the area around appliance. Condensation in the form of a black water coming out of the appliance and flue system.

Any wood fired appliance should easily reach 300°F / 149°C. If it fails to reach this temperature


Click the Links to view some brochures and fact files

Carbon Monoxide Awarness

Chimneys & Lining

Hetas Advice Sheet

Wood Fuel Guide

  • We would like to thank you Jason and your teams for the work done on our new central heating system and our new fireplace and fire. We are thrilled with how it looks. We would recommend you to anyone looking for the same service.

    Cath and Ian Hardy
  • Excellent service.

    Mrs Ann Holmes
  • Thanks Jason – the fire and fireplace look great. What a feature it has made! The guys made a neat job fitting the Riva fire and limestone fireplace. Thank you for your patience while we took on board your ideas and I kept changing my mind! You have a wide selection of fires and fireplaces to chose from.

    John and Liz Hanford
  • Our new Rais log burner looks fantastic and the fitters were very efficient and completely professional. We are so pleased with the finished stove, hearth, plastering and fitting. We decided on Embers having considered others and chose Embers on price and Jason’s patience and helpful approach. The fitters were exemplary and left everything clean and tidy- they weren’t even phased when they found a live electric wire in the chimney breast! Our final price was way below other quotes and It has been a pleasure to find such an excellent company. I would highly recommend using Embers as you will not be disappointed.

    Sue Bainborough
  • Were very helpful in helping us choose a fire compatible with our flue. The one we had was both illegal for the flue and ill fitted. The guys came round on time and proceeded to fit an immaculate fire and surround. Brilliant first class workmanship. I’d very highly recommend these guys.

    Mark
  • From the moment we entered the showroom, Jason was extremely friendly & helpful. Whilst we had an idea of what type of fire we wanted, Jason spent time with us explaining our options and the features of different fires from each manufacturer. We did look at other local companies but, because of the service we first received from Jason, we came back to Embers with a view to purchase the fire. In addition to the service we received, Embers were also the most competitive price we could find. We are delighted with our fire and would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Embers to anyone. Thank you Jason for a great service. Ken Taylor

  • Excellent. Helpful staff and good products.

    Kevin Halford
  • Just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with the service received during the recent installation of our new Sherbourne Marble Surround/Riven Slate Hearth & Panel/Montage NU Convertor Ultra HE. The installers were punctual, courteous and efficient and left no mess either. The finished job looks stunning (the double bonus being that we do not have to re-decorate the room either) and makes a real focal point to the living room and to say that we are ‘thrilled to bits’ with it, would be an understatement! We would not hesitate to recommend you, to anyone we know, should they be looking for a first class job. Once again, many thanks.

    Mr and Mrs Dawes
  • Excellent. Good sales pitch, clear description of what would be provided, fair price, good and speedy installation.

    Mr & Mrs Robin Grapes
  • Overall I was pleased with the service from Embers. Had a slight problem with the finish at first but was quickly sorted.

    Mr Lewis Burley
  • Thought I would send this e-mail to tell you what a complete difference the new fireplace and fire has made to our living room. Also I would like to thank you for your time and trouble in ensuring all our needs were met. A big thank you to your fitters who installed the fireplace. They were very professional and caused no mess whatsover. They did a great job. Once again thank you and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your firm to anyone who requires a new fire and fireplace.

    Mr and Mrs Nicholson
  • Just a quick note to say thank you for your help when we were looking for a fire to fit in our lounge a couple of months ago. We eventually decided to buy an "Evonic e1500gf3" from yourself and we are extremely happy with our decision. Thank you once again and please find the attached photograph of our completed installation. Kind regards,

    Chris and Pete Lane
  • Great advice and service. Good choice of products and fireplace made bespoke to our requirements.

    Natalie Hannath
  • Excellent.

    Mr and Mrs Lyons
  • Very pleasing. Attentive service, delivery on time with full instruction.

    Mrs Gill Thorley
  • Very good service.

    Mr Challenor

802 Osmaston Road,
Spider Island,
Derby
DE24 9AA

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01332 242 299


Email: [email protected]


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