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What Skills Make a Good Commercial Flue Contractor?

Dave Williams — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:21:41 +0000

Installing commercial flue systems isn’t just about fitting ductwork — it requires a combination of technical knowledge, planning, and real-world problem solving. The best commercial flue installers will bring together multiple skill sets to ensure every project runs smoothly, safely, and compliantly. Here are the key skills that separate a reliable contractor from the rest. [...]

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Metaloterm Flue – A guide to the brand

Dave Williams — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:15:48 +0000

When it comes to high-quality flue systems for commercial kitchens, Metaloterm flue systems are widely recognised as one of the leading solutions for twin wall flue system requirements & single wall flue. Known for their durability, flexibility, and performance, they are a popular choice for restaurants, industrial kitchens, and complex extraction projects across the UK. [...]

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Commercial Flue Systems: Comprehensive Guide

Dave Williams — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:45:59 +0000

Commercial flue systems play a central role in the safe and reliable operation of fuel-burning appliances across a wide range of industries. Whether installed in plant rooms, commercial kitchens, industrial facilities, hospitality settings or larger residential developments, a well-designed commercial flue ensures combustion products are safely discharged and appliances can operate within their intended performance [...]

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A Guide To Isokern and Clay Chimney Liners

Dave Williams — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:17:15 +0000

Isokern, pumice and clay flue liners are widely used in masonry chimney construction and chimney refurbishment. Each material has different characteristics, installation requirements and performance advantages depending on the type of appliance, building layout and overall chimney design. This guide explains the key differences, typical applications and considerations when selecting or installing these types of [...]

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Directly Connected Flue Fans A Guide

Dave Williams — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:45:28 +0000

Types of Directly Connected Flue Fans: Exodraft, FlueBoost. Directly connected flue fans, sometimes called draft inducers or chimney fans, are used to assist the movement of combustion gases when natural draft alone is not sufficient e.g. for Fans For Wood Fired Pizza Oven Exhausts They are commonly used on commercial, industrial and specialist appliances where [...]

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Commercial Flue Installation: A Practical Guide for Businesses & Specifiers

Dave Williams — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:50:06 +0000

Commercial flue systems play a critical role in keeping people safe and premises compliant. Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, factory, healthcare facility or office building, any fuel-burning appliance needs a correctly designed flue or chimney, installed by competent commercial flue installers. This guide explains what commercial flue systems are, the main types you’re likely [...]

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FuranFlex Flue Liners A Guide

Dave Williams — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:00:59 +0000

A FuranFlex Flue System is a type of composite flue lining system used for relining existing chimneys where traditional options such as metal liners or rigid sections may not be suitable. This guide explains what FuranFlex liners are, how they work, where they are used, and what to expect when working with a specialist installer. [...]

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Pizza Oven Twin Wall Flue Systems: Complete Guide for Safe, Efficient Performance

Dave Williams — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:00:28 +0000

Proper flue design by commercial flue installers is absolutely critical to getting the best out of a wood-fired pizza oven. Whether you’re installing a small domestic oven in a garden kitchen or a large commercial oven in a restaurant, the pizza oven flue extraction system will affect: How quickly the oven gets up to temperature [...]

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Domestic burning is not being banned

admin — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:20:25 +0000

Domestic burning is not being banned - But how can we heat our homes safely and reduce emissions further than we already have? With so many mixed messages and confusing statistics, it is important that we focus on the ways we can minimise the effect of burning on our environment. The government has not [...]

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Starting off 2025 on a high note!

admin — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:08:06 +0000

🚨 Kicking off the New Year with a BIG project! 🚨 2025 has started on a high note—literally! This week, our team have been working on completing a brilliant project in London, working alongside a skilled abseiling team to tackle the heights and ensure the job was done safely and efficiently. At Chimflue we [...]

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