Olly Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I've got a Charnwood Cove, and it's brilliant - really easy to control (and they come in lovely colours as well!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 There's a six week wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thank you for that both. Will get OH onto the costing of it all @£2k for the pipe thingy...I think the whole lot will be double that. Worth it in the end I think...that lovely feeling of a woodburner again!! And the thing I really love about them...if there is a gas/elec strike or cut you are self sufficient...you can cook and keep warm with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Suffice to say that my woodpile extends across the bottom of my (narrow) garden Mine too Clare (after my great Victorian wood womble of the past year ), and I have a smaller woodstore in the yard next to the back door. You can never have too much wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Agreed, never too much wood, in the cellar, in the garage, down the garden, behind the oaktree, behind the shed..... I need to perhaps watch out for the Wood Wombles though Edited September 27, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm a veteran skip diver too - wood, old quarry tiles.. all sorts for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I just need to learn to proof read before submitting! It's good job I'vee seen your pic or I could be quite worried as to your appearance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 that made me laugh especially as I call one of my dogs Womble because of his long nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 We helped a neighbours to cut back some trees this weekend. I couldn't believe it when I heard DH say "no we don't need any wood" I'm affraid the womble in me did not agree and we really don't have much anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Good for you, just be sure to let it dry out for around 18 months before you burn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 13, 2011 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Update, woodburner is on it's way and should be in the shop on Monday or Tuesday. Can't now get the proper HETAS smoke test done until mid November by the installers so installation not yet scheduled fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 See if a local sweep will do it - mine does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 See if a local sweep will do it - mine does. Would you believe we have no HETAS sweeps near us. Anyway, good news today was that they've been this afternoon as they had a cancellation and it passed so definately no liner needed. However, they did have a bit of a mare doing it. In addition to taking off the gas fire and capping the pipe so they could do the test they had to saw the old gas cowl thingy off the top of the chimney, found there's an old gas liner to be taken out and some central heating pipes are in the way of where the woodburner will be going so now we've a plumber coming tomorrow. Extra unplanned expense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Gah! What a pain for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Gah! What a pain for you. Yes, it's just typical for us but will be worth it MInd you the installers don't know what they've let themselves in for re opening up the chimney if past work is anything to go by. Making holes in walls or taking walls down takes at least twice as long as they all think as we're in the builders house so it was built extra solidly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 This is me and DH Plumbers have been and spent over an hour and a half trying to sort it. They've had floorboards up in two rooms and knocked a hole in the side of the chimney breast as well. They're having to come back Monday to do it as it's going to be a full days job for the two of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 It's here early and is sat in the hall Got to wait until 10th November for fitting though unless they have a cancellation. Oh, and we're also going to sand the floorboards. Think I mentioned that in one of my other posts. Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Oh, and we're also going to sand the floorboards. Think I mentioned that in one of my other posts. Can't wait Filthy job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sounds as if it's been hard work getting the chimney sorted out. It will definitely be worth it though, you'll love it! Just lit mine and the kitchen immediately feels cosier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Sounds as if it's been hard work getting the chimney sorted out. It will definitely be worth it though, you'll love it! Just lit mine and the kitchen immediately feels cosier. Can't wait Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Oh, and we're also going to sand the floorboards. Think I mentioned that in one of my other posts. Can't wait Filthy job I know as we've done nearly every room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Oooh, it's nearly D Day All carpet and underlay went to the tip yesterday. All gripper rods snapped up to burn. Some bits of floorboard need replacing so I got new ones bought and delivered yesterday morning. Also got to go over the floor removing staples left from the underlay and checking for any nails. Plan is that we fill any gaps next week prior to sanding the weekend after. Oh, and we're also redecorating the room. DH said yesterday "I thought we were only having a woodburner installed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 ... and his problem is....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 ... and his problem is....? Ahhh, there's no problem he was just saying how one small thing has snowballed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Oooh, i'm hyper as today is the day Just waiting for them to arrive to start work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
