New Chimney System is Absolut Winner
New Chimney System is Absolut Winner
The Absolut chimney system, designed to deal with the demands of new fuels and modern building techniques, is launched this week. The system is available through the UK’s largest manufacturer of Chimney Systems, Schiedel Chimney Systems Ltd., which is based in Washington in the North East.
The system has been designed from the outset to deal with modern heating technologies. Low flue gas temperatures from energy efficient appliances lead to condensates forming inside the chimney. At the same time as dealing with low temperature problems, flues must also be capable of withstanding a chimney fire. Absolut has also been designed to function in the airtight environment of the modern home, which means that the normal drafts which a fire depends on are effectively prevented. It also minimises the transmission of heat to the outside through the chimney structure itself.
David Wright, Schiedel Systems Marketing Manager explains, “The system the first of its kind to bring together solutions to all the major challenges of providing efficient heating in a modern home. It is designed to be installed as part of a newly constructed building, and to handle all types of fuel effectively.”
Condensation caused by the cool outer layer of a chimney can lead to damp spots, mould and health issues. The Absolut system employs a core of foam concrete as insulation that insure internal block surface temperatures remain above the critical dew point. The internal profiled liner has been designed to avoid condensates forming, as well as being corrosion resistant to the gasses produced by gas, oil and solid fuel installations. It is also chimney fire resistant, and continues to function properly, even after a soot fire.
The chimney structure contains an internal air shaft that brings an air supply direct to the fire. It also incorporates insulating blocks in the structure that prevent warmth held in the chimney being transmitted through the roof to the outside.
David adds, “A chimney should not just be a bolt on afterthought when you are building a new home. If you take time to consider the efficiency of other parts of the structure it makes sense to spend time getting this right too. The heating of a home is at the heart of if its function, and it is a very dynamic part of the building. Absolut answers these needs.”
As the UK’s leading manufacturer of Stainless Steel Chimney systems, Schiedel Rite-Vent has 45 years experience of manufacturing Stainless Steel chimneys, liners and accessories from their plant in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
For further details on SCHIEDEL ABSOLUT and all other complimentary products and services please visit: www.schiedel.co.uk – or contact David Wright at Schiedel on 0191 416 1150.
