Once you have made the decision to install a wood-burning stove in your home and carefully chosen the right stove for your needs and preferences, the next step is to consider carefully the chimney parts you will need for optimal functioning and safety.

Your stove requires a flue system to carry the smoke and carbon monoxide gases up to your chimney and safely out of your home. Sourcing the correct chimney parts for your stove and chimney type is essential for your safety and it is important to consult with your stove provider to find the right parts for you. For more information on carbon monoxide safety see the HSE website here.

Choosing the right chimney parts for your stove installation

The flue will connect via a round funnelled end to your wood-burning stove and extend directly up into your chimney. There are a variety of thicknesses and dimensions of flue available. The size of chimney parts that you will need depends on the type of stove you have and the diameter of the connection at the top of your stove.

Depending on the positioning of your stove and the shape of your chimney, the flue may require elbow pieces. These should be minimised and angles kept wide as they are vulnerable to creosote accumulation, which can present a fire hazard. Any connecting pieces of flue should be angled upwards, never horizontally or downwards, as this leads to the collection of gas and deposits in the chimney.

At the top of your chimney you need a flue cap, to keep sparks and small pieces of wood from blowing out into the environment, and also to keep animals and leaf matter from entering your chimney and rain from entering the flue pipes and creating rust.

Quality standards and regulations for chimney parts

Pay attention to local laws and regulations, which may have a requirement regarding the length of flue you install, the inclusion of elbow pieces and the distance your flue must be from any walls or other flammable surfaces.

Good quality chimney parts will be treated with heat resistant coatings and enamels. It is worthwhile checking the product information to see what temperatures the components are designed to withstand. Heat resistant silicone and caulk is used to seal around the chimney parts and ensure leak-free connections.

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