Log burner - would it put you off buying a house?

[HelpMeHiveMind]

Sorry another thread from me tonight!

I hadn't realised log burners were quite so controversial in terms of health risks and housefire risk...and of course the environment. The cost doesn't put me off hugely, but the other factors do worry me.

Is a log burner in a property a deal breaker or not a problem? (It does have perfectly good central heating too but would be a shame to have a log burner and not use it when it's the main focal point of living room)

@etulosba

Some of youze lot would be so horrified.

Not me. A friend of mine used to collect tons of plastic waste off the beach next to his house and use that as fuel to run his central heating.

Doesn't he get left with lots of melted plastic?

From www.mumsforlungs.org/our-campaigns/wood-burning :
PM is one of the most problematic pollutants in London today and has been associated with a range of conditions, including decreased lung development and function, exacerbation of asthma, allergies, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder), pulmonary fibrosis and an increased risk of lung cancer. It is also linked with increased morbidity and mortality.

The term “wood burning” includes any kind of domestic fire: both wood burning stoves (including DEFRA-certified “eco-stoves”) and open fires. It includes bonfires or stoves fired with pellets, briquets and house coal. Although many people believe burning wet wood is the real problem, even burning seasoned, dry wood, releases large amounts of pollutants.

Smoking used to be said to ease people's mental health, make them relax etc. but you don't hear anyone say that nowadays because the link between smoking and health is known. Above is knowledge that we know now and must influence how we live now, because it not only affects your health, but your neighbours' health. Perhaps they would like the option to live into their 90s.

Doesn't he get left with lots of melted plastic?

Apparently not. The firebox in his stove wasn’t that large either (it was a solid fuel range cooker) so it would soon have clogged up of he did.

He doesn’t do it any more. Different house.

We've got one and it looks lovely but I've never got round to using it. House is rented and I'm a bit scared to try it. Fairy lights inside sounds nice.

@Anothernamechange3 where did you get the lights. That looks lovely and I want to do it with mine now

@TheCountessofFitzdotterel Yes they do and in most cases it invalidates their insurance too.

Yes they do and in most cases it invalidates their insurance too.

It’s perfectly OK to install a stove on a DIY basis as long as it is signed off by building control. Not everybody bothers though.

I suspect the insurance would only be invalidated if the claim was a direct consequence of failing to meet building reg requirements.

Please could I have recommendations on where to get decent lights? They look lovely and I'm not sure what to get that won't be a waste of money.