The vast majority of older properties already have a chimney therefore installing a wood-burning stove is made that much easier. The situation is a little different for more modern houses where there is no chimney, yet the occupants would like to install a wood-burning stove. At first glance you may automatically assume it is not possible, but it is, there are ways and means of installing a wood-burning stove in a property without a traditional chimney.
Installing an insulated steel flue
An insulated steel flue is also referred to as a twin wall flue which is to all intents and purposes a steel chimney. This is added to your property and where possible the most common installation process involves the flue passing through the nearest outside wall and up the outside of the building. This ensures that the gases are removed from the room as soon as possible and directed up into the atmosphere. Ideally there would be 4.5m of straight flue pipe (available in black as well as stainless steel) up the side of the building for the steel chimney to work at its best.
