Chimney or Flue?

Brick or stone built chimney

Conventional chimneys are easily recognisable. The stack rises well above the roofline and is topped by a traditional chimney pot, or possibly a gas terminal.

Pre-Fabricated Flue

You will see a metal flue cowl on your roof. Some are all metal whilst others may terminate through a short terracotta pot (but without a chimney stack).

Pre-Cast Flue

Many modern homes have been built with such flues. You can readily identify them by either a metal flue cowl on your roof or by a raised metal ridge terminal.

No Chimney?

Some properties have no chimney or flue, in which case a balanced flue or powered flue may be an alternative option, or even an electric Riva. Even without a chimney or flue most Gazco fires can be fitted into your home, so there is no need to be left out in the cold.

Balanced Flue

Balanced flues do not require an electricity supply. They operate via a twin-walled pipe which exits horizontally through an external wall or vertically through the roof (dependent on fire selected). The outer pipe draws air from the outside while the inner pipe expels the products of combustion.

Powered Flue

A powered flue uses an extractor unit mounted on an outer wall to vent the combustion gases directly outside. A mains electricity supply is needed to operate the system.

Integral Powered Flue

Fire complete with it's own power flue system. A mains electricity supply is needed to operate the system.