The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has said it is urging the Government to consider launching a stove and open fire scrappage scheme. It says the replacement of older wood-burning stoves and open fires would be a practical policy intervention to help improve air quality and address fuel poverty. It has announced the proposal ahead of this year’s Clean Air Night campaign on 17 November, which usually features local...
Combining everyday functionality, elegant simplicity, quality craftsmanship and a deep connection to nature, Scandinavian design has never been more popular. With a less is more approach, this style is perfect for all interiors and clutter-free spaces – rooms where every piece has a clear, purposeful part to play. As one of Denmark’s leading manufacturers of wood burning stoves, Varde blends timeless design with cutting-edge combustion technology and its latest collection, the...
The Stove Industry Association (SIA) has introduced a new Ambassador Recognition Initiative to thank its members for their support of the trade body. The initiative is intended to be a simple way of thanking members for introducing potential new members, encouraging businesses to join the SIA or otherwise supporting membership development. The first three recipients are Nick Bainbridge of MI Flues, Adrian Carter of FSM Group and John...
Think of Christmas and a woodburning stove instantly comes to mind. As the focal point of the living room, it’s the perfect central attraction where family and friends can come together, warming themselves after a bracing winter’s walk in the crisp frosty landscape outside. Whether it’s a standalone stove or one that’s snugly set within a traditional fireplace, it’s also the perfect backdrop to stacks of gifts piled...
HETAS has appointed three new Inspectors, bringing decades of practical, technical and training experience into its Service Delivery team. HETAS has welcomed Gavin Cater, Graeme Kitchen and Robin Holmes as Inspectors, strengthening its capacity to carry out robust inspections of work undertaken by registered Installers and chimney sweeps in homes across the UK. These inspections form an important part of HETAS’s quality assurance processes, helping registrants demonstrate their...
Fireplace sector groups have criticised news that the Mayor of London is seeking control of domestic burning in the capital. Fireplace Specialist Magazine has confirmed that reports in the national press are correct. Last week, The Daily Telegraph revealed that Sir Sadiq Khan was seeking more powers to allow him to restrict the use of stoves. HETAS and the Stove Industry Association have both moved to quell any...
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