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Installation & Compliance Guides

Everything you need to know about HETAS certification, building regulations, Ecodesign compliance, and safe stove installation in Cornwall.

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Installation & Compliance Articles

Our HETAS-certified engineers share expert knowledge on every aspect of stove installation and compliance in Cornwall.

GUIDES

INSTALLATION

HETAS Certification & Stove Compliance in Cornwall

Everything you need to know about HETAS certification, building regulations, and legal compliance for stove installations in Cornwall.

INSTALLATION

Diamond Core Drilling for Granite Walls Explained

How we safely drill through Cornwall’s granite walls for flue installations without compromising structural integrity.

INSTALLATION

External Twin Wall Flues for Cornish Cottages

A complete guide to external twin wall flue systems, ideal for stone cottages and listed buildings where internal routes aren’t possible.

Compliance

Ecodesign & Defra-Exempt Stoves Explained

Understanding the 2022 Ecodesign regulations and which stoves are Defra-exempt for use in Cornwall’s smoke control areas.

COMPLIANCE

Understanding the New UK Stove Health Ratings (A–C)

The new A–C health rating system for wood burning stoves, what it means for buyers and which stoves score best.

SAFETY

Choosing the Right Flue Materials for Coastal Homes

Coastal Cornwall’s salt air demands specific flue materials. We explain which liners and systems stand up to the marine environment.

SAFETY

Are Wood Burners Bad for Air Quality? The Facts for 2026

A balanced, evidence-based look at wood burner emissions, the latest research, and how modern Ecodesign stoves compare.

SAFETY

Why Professional Stove Scoping Matters in Cornwall

Why a professional site survey is essential before any stove installation and what our HETAS engineers check during a scoping visit.

SAFETY

The Risks of Buying Stoves Online

Why buying a stove online without professional guidance can lead to costly mistakes, compliance issues, voided warranties, and safety risks.

INSTALLATION

Wood Burning Stoves: Installation & Technical Surveys

Our complete installation process, from initial survey and flue assessment to commissioning and HETAS certification.

SAFETY

No Chimney? Fires for Listed Buildings in Cornwall

How we install stoves and fires in listed buildings and properties without traditional chimneys, without compromising heritage features.

SAFETY

Bio-Ethanol Fire Safety Standards Explained (BS EN 16647)

The safety standards governing bio-ethanol fires in the UK, what BS EN 16647 means and how to choose a compliant product.

HETAS Certified Engineers

All installs by qualified HETAS-registered engineers across Cornwall & Devon.

Design & Installation

Fully managed end-to-end project delivery, from survey to final commissioning.

Cornwall Showroom

Visit our Redruth showroom, TR16 5FG, by appointment or walk-in.

Free Site Survey

Free, no-obligation technical site surveys with our HETAS-registered surveyors.