Isokern Liner Assistant: The Ultimate Tool for Simplifying Chimney Component Selection

At BMF Limited, we understand the complexities of designing and installing chimney systems, whether you’re a self-builder crafting your dream home, a professional house builder managing multiple projects, or an architect specifying precise solutions for clients. That’s why we’ve developed the Isokern Liner Assistant, an innovative online calculator available on BMFStore.co.uk and Stovesaver.co.uk. This tool is designed to help you select the correct chimney liner components with precision and purchase them effortlessly, all with a single click. In this blog, we’ll explore why we created the Isokern Liner Assistant, how our extensive experience enabled its development, the advantages of Isokern liners, and how this calculator makes life easier for self-builders, house builders, and architects by streamlining component selection and ordering.

Why We Created the Isokern Liner Assistant

Selecting the right chimney liner components is a critical yet challenging task. Self-builders often struggle with technical specifications, professional house builders need efficient solutions to meet tight project timelines, and architects require tools that ensure compliance and accuracy in their designs. Traditionally, choosing components like liners, adapters, support blocks, and bends involved complex calculations, cross-referencing product catalogues, and multiple supplier interactions, which could lead to errors or delays.

The Isokern Liner Assistant was created to address these challenges, offering a user-friendly solution that simplifies the process for self-builders, house builders, and architects. By inputting key project details—such as chimney height, flue diameter, or fire opening dimensions—the calculator generates a tailored list of Isokern components, ready to be added to your basket instantly. Our goal was to remove the guesswork, reduce errors, and save time, ensuring you have everything needed for a compliant and efficient chimney installation, whether you’re building a single home or designing a large development.

Built on Decades of Expertise

The Isokern Liner Assistant is the result of BMF Limited’s extensive experience in the chimney and fireplace industry. With over a decade of supplying and installing Isokern products, our team has deep knowledge of chimney system requirements, from small-scale self-builds to large housing projects. This expertise, led by our founder Ben Freeman, has been instrumental in shaping a tool that meets the real-world needs of our customers.

We’ve worked closely with self-builders to understand their desire for straightforward, reliable solutions, collaborated with house builders to address the demands of fast-paced construction schedules, and partnered with architects to ensure designs meet regulatory standards. Our experience has taught us the importance of precision in component selection—whether it’s calculating the correct flue diameter for a stove, determining LECA volumes for void filling, or ensuring compatibility between parts. The Isokern Liner Assistant combines this practical knowledge with advanced programming to deliver accurate recommendations, making it an indispensable tool for anyone involved in chimney design and installation.

The Benefits of Isokern Liners

The Isokern Liner Assistant is built around the exceptional Isokern liner system, a preferred choice for chimney installations due to its quality and versatility. Made from lightweight volcanic pumice, Isokern liners offer numerous advantages for self-builders, house builders, and architects:

Excellent Insulation: The pumice material provides superior thermal insulation, enhancing flue efficiency and reducing condensation, which is ideal for both stoves and open fires.

Lightweight Design: Isokern liners are easy to handle and install, saving time and labour costs on construction sites or self-build projects.

Wide Range of Sizes: With internal diameters from 150mm to 600mm, Isokern liners suit various applications, from compact stoves to large fireplaces, offering flexibility for architects’ designs.

Durability: Resistant to high temperatures and corrosion, these liners ensure long-term performance, giving peace of mind to homeowners and builders.

Sustainable Choice: Crafted from natural pumice, Isokern liners are eco-friendly, aligning with sustainable building practices valued by modern architects and self-builders.

These qualities make Isokern liners a reliable foundation for the calculator, ensuring that recommended components meet the high standards required for professional and self-build projects.

How the Isokern Liner Assistant Simplifies Your Project

The Isokern Liner Assistant is designed to make component selection and purchasing effortless, catering specifically to the needs of self-builders, professional house builders, and architects. Here’s how it works:

Choose Your Installation Type: Select “Stove” or “Open Fire” to match your project. For stoves, specify the flue diameter (125mm to 300mm); for open fires, enter the fire opening’s width and height.

Input Project Details: Provide the chimney height (in metres) and choose the liner void size (predefined options like 235mm x 235mm or custom dimensions). You can also indicate if bends (15°, 30°, or 45°) are required for offset chimneys.

Generate Your Component List: Click “Calculate,” and the tool instantly produces a complete list of Isokern components, including liners, support blocks, adapters, bends, chimney pots, top guards, LECA, lip glue, and a notice plate. The calculator ensures technical accuracy, such as meeting minimum void size requirements or calculating flue areas for open fires.

Purchase with Ease: With one click on “Add to Basket,” all components are added to your cart on BMF Store or Stovesaver, ready for checkout.

This intuitive process eliminates the need for manual part selection, saving time and reducing errors. The calculator’s sleek interface, featuring a sophisticated black, grey, orange, and white design, is easy to navigate, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.

Benefits for Self-Builders, House Builders, and Architects

The Isokern Liner Assistant offers tailored benefits for its core users, making chimney system configuration straightforward and efficient:

For Self-Builders: As a self-builder, you want to focus on creating your dream home without getting bogged down in technical details. The calculator simplifies the process by guiding you through key inputs and providing a precise component list, ensuring you order everything needed for a safe, compliant installation. The one-click purchasing feature means you can quickly secure your materials and get back to building.

For Professional House Builders: Time is money in house building, and the Isokern Liner Assistant helps you stay on schedule. By automating component selection, it reduces planning time and ensures you have all parts for multiple properties, minimising delays. The tool’s accuracy prevents costly mistakes, such as ordering incorrect sizes or missing adapters, which is critical for large-scale projects.

For Architects: Designing chimney systems requires precision to meet client specifications and building regulations. The calculator allows you to input exact measurements and receive a compliant component list, streamlining your specification process. Its flexibility supports diverse designs, from modern stoves to traditional fireplaces, ensuring your vision is realised with ease.

Across all users, the calculator saves time, reduces errors, and enhances efficiency. Its responsive design works flawlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobiles, allowing you to use it on-site or in the office. By providing a complete, accurate component list, it also helps control costs, preventing over-ordering or the need for additional purchases.

Real-World Value

Since introducing the Isokern Liner Assistant, we’ve seen it transform how our customers approach chimney projects. Self-builders appreciate the confidence it gives them to tackle technical tasks, with one user noting, “I’m no expert, but the calculator made it so easy to order my liner kit—everything arrived perfectly.” House builders have praised its speed, with a contractor sharing, “It’s cut our planning time in half, and we know we’re getting the right parts every time.” Architects value its precision, ensuring their designs translate seamlessly into reality.

The calculator has also reduced the need for support queries, as users can generate their component lists independently. This reflects BMF Limited’s commitment to empowering customers with tools that make their projects smoother and more successful.

Why Choose BMF Limited and Isokern?

BMF Limited is your trusted partner for chimney solutions, offering unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive range of Isokern products. By choosing the Isokern Liner Assistant on BMF Store or Stovesaver, you benefit from:

Specialist Knowledge: Our team is on hand to support you, from using the calculator to answering installation queries.

Complete Product Range: We stock all Isokern components, ensuring you can order everything in one place.

Proven Reliability: With years of serving satisfied customers, BMF Limited delivers quality and service you can trust.

The Isokern Liner Assistant is a testament to our dedication to innovation, combining our industry experience with cutting-edge technology to support your projects.

Start Your Project Today

Ready to simplify your chimney component selection? Visit the Isokern Liner Assistant on BMFStore.co.uk or Stovesaver.co.uk to configure your system in minutes. Enter your measurements, generate your component list, and add everything to your basket with one click. Whether you’re a self-builder creating your forever home, a house builder managing a development, or an architect designing a bespoke fireplace, BMF Limited and the Isokern Liner Assistant are here to make it effortless.

Need help or have questions? Contact us at info@bmfonline.co.uk - Let’s build your perfect chimney system together!