Friday 10 June 2011

What type of flue do you have?

If your looking for a new gas fire you first need to consider what type of flue you have and what options are available. Here is a quick guide to the common types of flue you will see.

No Flue. If you have nothing
on your roof, you probably
have no chimney or flue and
will require a Power flue
that will fit on a suitable outside wall




Pre-Cast. Built into internal
wall from concrete breeze
blocks, identified by a ridge
vent or metal flue tube
and terminal.



Chimney (Class I).
A traditional brick or
stone-built stack with
accompanying terracotta
pot or gas terminal.





Pre-Fabricated (Class II).
Consisting of a metal flue
box and tubular flue system
protruding out of the roof
with a gas terminal or cowl on top.