Flues for wood roofs
If you own a house that has a wood roof, there are various aspects and details you must consider in order to prevent fire, especially those related to your heating system. There are many reasons why fires break out, but, usually, the main reason is the lack of flues that are suitable for wood roofs. These kinds of flues are different because they are insulated (also known as “twin wall” or “double wall” flues) and can theferefore be installed, with due precautions, in case of wood roofs.
As you can see, there exist safe solutions to help you prevent a fire breakout in your house.
How to make flues safer?
In order to make pipes for exhaust fumes safer, it is very important that you comply with all regulations when manufacturing them. You also have to respect the distance from inflammable material, displayed on the designation label of the product, and, of course, install the most suitable product. You can only obtain the approval of qualified inspectors by accurately planning the flue system and properly installing it.
There are some components or appliances expressly built to protect the whole system against the risks of overheating. Some of them are, for example, refractory ceramics, insulating panels and many more, and they are all created to better protect one’s house and family against fire.
Why should you insulate your flue?
Insulating the flues for wood roofs will help keep those flues efficient, avoid fume leakage and, above all, prevent fire. In order to achieve a good natural draught, thus preventing the flue from being corroded and condensare spots from forming on its innel wall, there must be an adequate difference between the cold air that enters the flue system and the hot fumes that exit said system so to have the right upward thrust. One of the most performing insulating materials is the mineral wool or rockwool, a highly durable material that resists to particularly high temperatures.
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