Areas We Cover
Alfred Poppins Stoves and Chimney Sweeping covers a wide area for our installation, design and fitting services.
For more information on the areas we cover see the list below
- Peterborough Stove Wood Burners
- Rutland Stove and Wood Burners
- Our Stamford Stove Showroom
- Wood Burners Stoves Stamford
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Latest News...
Coal and Wood-burners DO NOT Mix
Household coal and smokeless fuels should not be burnt in a wood-burner… the hint is in the name. Wood is burnt on a flat floored stove, whereas multi-fuel burning takes place on a raised grate. The reason for this is that wood fuel requires air from above to...
Using an open fire, wood burning or multifuel stove in a Thatched property.
Using an open fire, wood burning or multifuel stove Using an open fire or stove safely in a thatched home is fairly straightforward, as long as you follow some simple rules. DO: Try to make sure all chimney tops are at least 1.8m above the thatch. This will allow...
multi fuel stove or wood burning stove?
A multi-fuel stove can burn wood as well as solid fuels such as coal, however you cannot burn coal on a dedicated wood burning stove. Wood burns best on a bed of ash and burns from the top downwards, because of this dedicated wood burning stoves do not require...
The Importance of Sweeping
The most common cause of chimney fires is infrequent cleaning and sweeping. Chimney sweeping is important. In order to enable your appliance to ‘breathe’ efficiently it is absolutely essential that you do not allow soot or ash to build up where it can hinder or...
Whats in your chimney?
A Chimney sweep made an unusual discovery while working on an inglenook fireplace at a house near Tenterden. Using a video camera to check for cracks and defects, he noticed a small ledge about 6ft up the chimney. On examination, he could see a small pot at the back...
How often should I have my chimney swept?
The sweeping frequencies below are for guidance. Frequency will depend on a number of factors including: Type of fuel, appliance used, duration of use, moisture content of wood fuel, type of chimney. Your Guild sweep will be able to advise on sweeping frequency during...
The Showroom:
Unit 18 Chater business estate, Pit Lane, Ketton, PE9 3SZ
Stove showroom: 01780 720240
Chimney sweeping: 07581 322069
Mobile: 07871 322 780 or 07581 322 069
Email. [email protected]
