I’ve navigated log burner building regulations myself — this is what all homeowners need to make sure they know to obtain the necessary consent

Cream log burner in a cosy neutral living room, with blue-grey cladded chimney breast.

As with most aspects of home renovation, there are building regulations to adhere to when installing a log burner, and if you want to ensure your's delivers heat safely within your house, you need to understand what these are.

Wood burning stoves are a fantastic way to bring heat into all kinds of spaces and, in the case of my own log burner, I am not sure where we'd be without it once winter hits and our draughty old house lets in the chill.