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Stoves and fireplaces aren\u2019t just for detached houses. Do you live in a flat and want to install a supplementary heating system? Or would you like to be able to use your stove or fireplace for a cosy fire on winter evenings? Here are our tips for enjoying the warmth of a fire in a flat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Installing a wood-burning stove in a flat<\/h2>\n\n

It is entirely possible to install a wood-burning stove or a fireplace in a flat. However, storing logs can be quite tricky. You need a space that is large enough and, above all, dry to store the logs. This can be difficult to achieve in a flat.<\/p>\n\n

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Choose a wood-burning stove for your flat<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Installing a wood-pellet stove in a flat<\/h2>\n\n

It is also possible to have a pellet stove in a flat. Storing pellets is easier than storing logs. This is because pellets come in bags, usually weighing 15kg. This makes it easier to store them inside the flat.<\/p>\n\n

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Are you looking for a wood-pellet stove for your home? <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Installing a gas stove in a flat<\/h2>\n\n

The simplest solution if you live in a flat and are connected directly to the mains gas supply is to install a gas stove or fireplace. This means you don\u2019t have to store any fuel in your flat.<\/p>\n\n

Smoke extraction systems<\/h3>\n\n

Whether your stove or fireplace burns wood, pellets or even gas, these heating appliances always produce combustion fumes that must be vented outside.<\/p>\n\n

If you live in an older flat<\/strong>, your building may already be fitted with a flue. Before installing your stove or fireplace, you must check with one of our professionals to ensure it complies with regulations.<\/p>\n\n

If you live in a modern flat<\/strong>, your building is unlikely to have an existing flue. In that case, you have two options:<\/p>\n\n