Homebuilding & Renovating

No chimney, no problem!

Woodburning stove are a desirable feature — they give a home stacks of character, not to mention warmth, in every sense of the word. But if you’ve given up on the idea of having a woodburner because you haven’t got a chimney, think again — there are options out there that could help you realise your dream.

In this guide, I’ll provide ways round this common problem, offering solutions to the issue of no chimney as well as possible alternatives to woodburners.

WHY YOU DON’T NEED A CHIMNEY

So the good news is that even if you live in a house with no chimney, it is still

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