This installation was in St Helens Road Brighton.

The installation was in a house with a flue that was swept and tested by Sean Wilson the Brighton Chimney Sweep and demonstrated to be sound. The old gas cowl was removed and theflue was made ready for solid fuel.

The opening was opened up and a new hearth was established using Chailey brick seconds, lime mortar and bullnose corners.

The FDC 5wide was selected due to its impressive width (logs up to 15" long), its DEFRA approval (Elm Grove is within the smoke control area) and excellent efficiency (81.5%). Add into this multi-fuel capabilities and a riddling grate, it is hard to beat.

Shaun Jenkins made good the opening with his usual expertise and the stove installation took a morning. Matching paint was made available to us so we decorated the opening prior to installation.

This installation was without a liner and the stove and chimney drew well when tested.

The total installation came to £1389 including supply of the burner and was completed in two visits in just over a week.

July 2014