Would you install a Logbutner in a (what i call a shed) customers summer house?

[Petefinny]

Hi ive just been asked to install a Log Burner in a summer house/shed ,its all wood and he wants the flue to come through the side of the shed and up the side, as it does not come under the Heta's compliance scheme (which I am a member) they have advised me to swerve the job as its a big risk, I had my doubts when I seen it, has anyone else done this kind of job?

 

[Best]

I haven't put a solid fuel boiler in a wooden summer house, but I can't see any great risks going through the wall as that could be done by a safe method, but I would be concerned what material the roof if made with incase it caught fire with sparks from the flue outside.

 

[Petefinny]

yes I see what you mean its felted with that gritty stuff on, that's a big concern

 

[Ermintrude]

Spark arrestor on flue

 

[AWheating]

clad the entire shed in supalux and it should be fine

 

[tamz]

There is no real reason why it can't be fitted. No difference really from fitting one in a timber kit house.

Just stick to the required clearances and flue position for an easily ignited roof.

 

[jim fennessey]

the wood burner would be far too warm,i have one at home sometimes we have to clear out of room because they become far too hot and hard to contol the heat output,

 

[mountainman]

I agree with Tamz and also with Jim.
I have a wood burner in a very large room (10m x 7m x 6m high max pitched roof) and sometimes the front door is open to cool the place down.

 

[antdad]

I installed one in a conservatory with a UPC roof and a timber floor, used a large slab for a hearth and a twin walled flue and the correct flue/roof adapter and nothing melted.

As long as you work out the correct heat output requirement for the room it shouldn't really be steaming.

 

[Reg Man]

They used to be installed in static caravans, so as long there is sufficient air gaps and heat proofing to stop heat transfer, can't see it being a problem.