Wood Burning Fires F.A.Q.

Q: What type of wood should I use in my fireplace?

A: Dry wood with a moisture content of about the 20% and about 2 years of seasoning

Q: Can two fires be connected to the same flue?

A: No, each fire, whether it be a stove or a fireplace, must have a its own flue.

Q: When installing a stove, do I have to leave a certain distance between it and the walls?

A: Yes. There has to be a minimum safety distance between the sides and back of the stove and even averagely flammable materials (see specifications)

Q: What are the main rules to follow when installing a fire or preparing connections for a future installation?

A: It is important to consider fires, from the air intake to the chimney pot, as completely independent of other installations (wall boilers, heat pumps, air conditioners, extractor fans, etc.)

In practice every fire must have its own air intake, flue and chimney which do not interfere with other systems