Chimney Construction quick and cost effective using Kevington Faststack™

A cost efficient way of constructing a chimney is to use prefabricated chimney stacks. Historically builders constructed chimneys from the ground up. This provided stability to the chimney stack at the very top. This method of construction is costly, in terms of money for the materials, and the time it takes to build.

Suitable for Class 1 and Class 2 appliances

Many of the chimneys in the range are available as fully working units. These are suitable for venting both Class 1 and Class 2 appliances. These chimneys include a pre-installed Twinwall flue system. This is selected to suit the particular requirements of the project. Once on site the system is simply liked to the existing flue system using appropriate couplings.

Maintain quality and reduce costs

The construction time saved by using this method is considerable. You can also reduce the volume of materials required such as bricks and blocks. Using this technique you can maintain quality and save money.

Much quicker and cheaper

Considerable cost savings are available by using a GRP prefabricated chimney that is covered in thin brick slips (often known as brick veneers.) These chimneys can be easily lifted onto the roof trusses. They are then bolted in place prior to the tiling of the roof. The chimney flue or pipe for the fireplace ventilation is achieved in one of two ways.

Example of a block and pipe flue linking to a gable end Kevington chimney

Preformed metal liner (see right). Alternatively you can use a metal pre formed liner. This technique is usually used to join a wood burning stove to the prefabricated chimney. A preformed metal liner links the stove to the chimney. This is often left exposed as a decorative feature in the room. However it can be concealed behind a specially constructed fire proof casing.

Block Construction method (see left). You can incorporate flue blocks into the wall of the building during construction. These blocks fit the space of the inner wall and cavity. You therefore do not need to construct a chimney breast in the room. Once the blocks extend into the loft space you can link the chimney to the block using a metal flue pipe.