Refurbishment and Restore Issue 13 2018 | Page 52

Warranty matters We were interested to read a recent survey undertaken by the electric water heating specialists, Redring, which discovered that 86% of installers asked stated that the terms of a warranty influenced their purchasing choice. 84% believed that the longer the warranty; the better the product – a belief that was backed up by end users, who also equated a decent warranty with product quality. With long, even life-time warranties on several of our ranges, we were heartened by this. By offering a decent warranty a manufacturer is asserting the confidence it has in it products, giving peace of mind to installers and their customers. Schiedel’s life-time warranties At Schiedel, we pride ourselves on developing the very best in innovative, long- 52 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk lasting flueing and chimney solutions. We’re so sure of our products performance that, for our ICID Plus and TecnoFlex flue ranges, we offer lifetime warranties – as long as they’re specified, installed and maintained correctly. also designed to be particularly resistant to corrosion with a laser welded 316L stainless steel inner liner and case. This gives ICID Plus a longer lifespan compared to other flues on the market - and installers and customers’ peace-of-mind. ICID Plus – built to last As the product is available in a variety of sizes and finishes its a very attractive option for a variety of installations. Last year we introduced the ICID plus 3-in-1 flue system to our product range. ICID Plus is ideal for traditional stoves as well as more innovative appliances. Pellet stoves, biomass stoves and boilers, mini/micro CHP and even condensing boilers capable of withstanding positive pressure are all compatible with the flue. The system’s outer case is load-bearing whilst the inner liner is free to expand independently, which allows thermal expansion within each and every joint. It’s TecnoFlex – ultimate flexibility If a flexible flue is what you need, our twin skin TecnoFlex Plus range is equally impressive. Designed to line an existing flue or chimney, it is suitable for gas, oil and multi-fuel appliances wherever the maximum flue gas temperature doesn’t exceed 600°C. www.schiedel.co.uk