An advanced 120,000ft² manufacturing facility in Barnstaple, Devon is the destination for March’s spotlight, where we’ll be exploring the expertise and innovation of SFL Flues & Chimneys. The company pride themselves on their British heritage and high-quality products, with over fifty years’ innovative manufacturing experience.
Providing products for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, SFL manufacture a range of flue systems able to facilitate almost every requirement. SFL’s customer-centric approach is present throughout all their work – from sales to research and development, SFL deliver quality and reliability trusted by specifiers, contractors, and householders alike.
A process of developing and investing in people has defined SFL. The company’s policy of continuous innovation has assisted them in becoming the UK’s leading manufacturer of flues and chimneys.
Domestic heating requirements and SFL have gone hand-in-hand for decades, with SFL flue products ever-present across the country since 1969. With products promoting quality, ease of installation, and comprehensive warranties, it is no surprise that SFL are trusted with keeping homes across the country safe and compliant.
The company and its products are synonymous with engineering excellence and innovation, with a combination of these key elements plus unceasing growth making SFL a key player in today’s global market. SFL’s growth has been propelled since they joined the Sphering Group, a major force in Europe, in 2022. Sphering Group are renowned for their expertise in the design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced air and flue care systems. The acquisition has proved beneficial for the company and its customers, with SFL gaining additional expertise to aid in research and development, enabling further growth across new sectors.
SFL pride themselves on providing industry-leading technical support, with a team of experienced operatives on-hand to assist with every stage of your project. From product selection to application advice, SFL work with key installation partners to offer a bespoke and customised turnkey package for a variety of requirements.
SFL value innovation. They understand that innovative, quality products keep them at the forefront of the market and ensure they are able to meet their customers’ every need. The WeLab® research and development centre is at the core of this philosophy. The facility represents a vital component in SFL’s responsible approach to future plans and the company’s environmental consciousness.
With this facility, SFL can ensure compliance with the newest European Standards, including Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB), and continue creating innovative products. The WeLab® research and development centre grants SFL the opportunity to push forwards and meet their goals, supplying clients with products that boast the highest levels of safety and performance.
NEXUS® is SFL’s newest twist lock twin wall flue system, adding to a portfolio of trusted chimney and flue brands. NEXUS® offers efficiency and reliability – its Quick-Fit Jointing System takes up to 45% less time to assemble in comparison to a conventional locking band, whilst also minimising the risk of scratching the pipe during installation. The built-in low-profile remains in place during assembly, making installation easier and quicker than ever. Further, the unique eight-barb twist lock coupler protects the insulation from moisture ingress, ensuring your installation is safe and secure.
Usable on wood burning, multifuel, and pellet stoves, NEXUS® boasts a new joint that is capable of supporting itself free-standing up to 2.5 metres above the last support, making it ideal for installations in single-storey extensions. The flexibility and ease of installation speak for themselves, and make installation easier than ever. NEXUS® also has a twenty-year product warranty, demonstrating SFL’s confidence in the quality of their products.
SFL’s reputation of manufacturing the highest quality products and continuously innovating enables their products to be trusted throughout the industry. Products that make installation easier and more efficient are an essential part of SFL’s ethos; the WeLab®research and development centre aids SFL in its mission for continuous progress and the highest performance, all whilst maintaining an environmentally responsible approach to innovation.
Each month HETAS shines the spotlight on Approved Product manufacturers. You can view our other features below.
An advanced 120,000ft² manufacturing facility in Barnstaple, Devon is the destination for March’s spotlight, where we’ll be exploring the expertise and innovation of SFL Flues & Chimneys.
Read more
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of heat in buildings. It provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic buildings in England and Wales.
Read more
UKAS undertook their annual audit of HETAS on 7-8 March 2024 and we are pleased to announce that we have passed this year’s audit.
Read more
To support you and remain transparent, we have created this article to summarise recent air quality findings, provide context where necessary, and look towards the future.
Read more
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, underpinning the importance of understanding every woman’s uniquely personal viewpoints and achievements throughout their lives.
Read more
With nearly 40 years of experience in the industry behind them, Chesneys are committing to making the Cleaner Choice.
Read more
February’s spotlight is headed to South Wales to explore the journey of Island Pellet Stoves. It all started with a love of wood burning – the ambience, aesthetic, and sustainability of wood burners combined to form the passion that created Island Pellet Stoves.
Read more
Defra has published its latest data on emissions of air pollutants in the UK, with the publication containing statistics on annual emissions for the period 1970 to 2022. The annual publication provides estimates of UK emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides, ammonia, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and sulphur dioxide. These statistics are used to monitor progress against the UK’s emission reduction commitments (ERC) for air pollutants.
Read more
The Office for Environmental Protection recently published their progress report of government’s stated ambitions and goals for the environment, relating to the 25 Year Environment Plan and the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023.
Read more
HETAS training courses are an ideal way to expand your abilities or start a new career; HETAS Sweep & Service Technicians receive industry-leading training, gaining confidence to proficiently sweep a chimney and undertake servicing and maintenance.
Read more
Providing products for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, SFL manufacture a range of flue systems able to facilitate almost every requirement. SFL’s customer-centric approach is present throughout all their work – from sales to research and development, SFL deliver quality and reliability trusted by specifiers, contractors, and householders alike.
A process of developing and investing in people has defined SFL. The company’s policy of continuous innovation has assisted them in becoming the UK’s leading manufacturer of flues and chimneys.
Residential and commercial applications
Domestic heating requirements and SFL have gone hand-in-hand for decades, with SFL flue products ever-present across the country since 1969. With products promoting quality, ease of installation, and comprehensive warranties, it is no surprise that SFL are trusted with keeping homes across the country safe and compliant.
The company and its products are synonymous with engineering excellence and innovation, with a combination of these key elements plus unceasing growth making SFL a key player in today’s global market. SFL’s growth has been propelled since they joined the Sphering Group, a major force in Europe, in 2022. Sphering Group are renowned for their expertise in the design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced air and flue care systems. The acquisition has proved beneficial for the company and its customers, with SFL gaining additional expertise to aid in research and development, enabling further growth across new sectors.
Support and project assistance
SFL pride themselves on providing industry-leading technical support, with a team of experienced operatives on-hand to assist with every stage of your project. From product selection to application advice, SFL work with key installation partners to offer a bespoke and customised turnkey package for a variety of requirements.
WeLab® research and development centre
SFL value innovation. They understand that innovative, quality products keep them at the forefront of the market and ensure they are able to meet their customers’ every need. The WeLab® research and development centre is at the core of this philosophy. The facility represents a vital component in SFL’s responsible approach to future plans and the company’s environmental consciousness.
With this facility, SFL can ensure compliance with the newest European Standards, including Nearly Zero-Energy Building (NZEB), and continue creating innovative products. The WeLab® research and development centre grants SFL the opportunity to push forwards and meet their goals, supplying clients with products that boast the highest levels of safety and performance.
NEXUS®
NEXUS® is SFL’s newest twist lock twin wall flue system, adding to a portfolio of trusted chimney and flue brands. NEXUS® offers efficiency and reliability – its Quick-Fit Jointing System takes up to 45% less time to assemble in comparison to a conventional locking band, whilst also minimising the risk of scratching the pipe during installation. The built-in low-profile remains in place during assembly, making installation easier and quicker than ever. Further, the unique eight-barb twist lock coupler protects the insulation from moisture ingress, ensuring your installation is safe and secure.
Usable on wood burning, multifuel, and pellet stoves, NEXUS® boasts a new joint that is capable of supporting itself free-standing up to 2.5 metres above the last support, making it ideal for installations in single-storey extensions. The flexibility and ease of installation speak for themselves, and make installation easier than ever. NEXUS® also has a twenty-year product warranty, demonstrating SFL’s confidence in the quality of their products.
SFL’s reputation of manufacturing the highest quality products and continuously innovating enables their products to be trusted throughout the industry. Products that make installation easier and more efficient are an essential part of SFL’s ethos; the WeLab®research and development centre aids SFL in its mission for continuous progress and the highest performance, all whilst maintaining an environmentally responsible approach to innovation.
View the range of HETAS Approved Products from SFL Flues & Chimneys on the HETAS product search.
Find out more about SFL Flues & Chimneys by visiting their website. You can also keep up to date with them through their social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
View the range of HETAS Approved Products from SFL Flues & Chimneys on the HETAS product search.
Find out more about SFL Flues & Chimneys by visiting their website. You can also keep up to date with them through their social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
Find out more about SFL Flues & Chimneys by visiting their website. You can also keep up to date with them through their social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
View the range of HETAS Approved Products from SFL Flues & Chimneys on the HETAS product search.
Find out more about SFL Flues & Chimneys by visiting their website. You can also keep up to date with them through their social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.
Latest spotlight news
Each month HETAS shines the spotlight on Approved Product manufacturers. You can view our other features below.
Spotlight on… SFL Flues & Chimneys
An advanced 120,000ft² manufacturing facility in Barnstaple, Devon is the destination for March’s spotlight, where we’ll be exploring the expertise and innovation of SFL Flues & Chimneys.
Read more
Changes to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of heat in buildings. It provides upfront capital grants to support the installation of heat pumps and biomass boilers in homes and non-domestic buildings in England and Wales.
Read more
UKAS 2024 audit success
UKAS undertook their annual audit of HETAS on 7-8 March 2024 and we are pleased to announce that we have passed this year’s audit.
Read more
Recent UK air quality findings
To support you and remain transparent, we have created this article to summarise recent air quality findings, provide context where necessary, and look towards the future.
Read more
‘Inspire Inclusion’ – International Women’s Day 2024
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, underpinning the importance of understanding every woman’s uniquely personal viewpoints and achievements throughout their lives.
Read more
Chesneys have made the Cleaner Choice
With nearly 40 years of experience in the industry behind them, Chesneys are committing to making the Cleaner Choice.
Read more
Spotlight on… Island Pellet Stoves
February’s spotlight is headed to South Wales to explore the journey of Island Pellet Stoves. It all started with a love of wood burning – the ambience, aesthetic, and sustainability of wood burners combined to form the passion that created Island Pellet Stoves.
Read more
Defra’s emissions of air pollutants publication 2024
Defra has published its latest data on emissions of air pollutants in the UK, with the publication containing statistics on annual emissions for the period 1970 to 2022. The annual publication provides estimates of UK emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides, ammonia, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and sulphur dioxide. These statistics are used to monitor progress against the UK’s emission reduction commitments (ERC) for air pollutants.
Read more
The role of HETAS in ‘Progress in improving the natural environment in England 2022/23’
The Office for Environmental Protection recently published their progress report of government’s stated ambitions and goals for the environment, relating to the 25 Year Environment Plan and the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023.
Read more
Becoming a HETAS Sweep & Service Technician
HETAS training courses are an ideal way to expand your abilities or start a new career; HETAS Sweep & Service Technicians receive industry-leading training, gaining confidence to proficiently sweep a chimney and undertake servicing and maintenance.
Read more