Wood heater in fireplace
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Lisa Phillip
6 years agoRelated Discussions
Installing a wood heater under a wooden mantlepiece?
Comments (1)all heaters and stoves should have very specific installation instructions including distance above the stove to any mantlepiece and i suggest you start with advice from local suppliers and then confirm with specific written instructions from each manufacturer that you can usually find on line...There are a number of heaters that have wood fires that are designed to be inbuilt in a purpose made wooden frame so hopefully this can be done inside your opening...See MoreFireplace & Brick Wall in Lounge - What would you do?
Comments (10)The stained glass windows seem to be at odds with the exposed brick, but probably match the original part of the house. If the stained glass windows are giving privacy from an overlooking neighbour I would keep them, and work to make the brickwork more like the original part of the house, so it seems less incongruous. This could be done using a traditional wet plaster or solid plaster technique, which you would need to complete befor your gas insert fireplace is positioned. I would finish it of with a traditional timber fireplace surround and mantle piece, which would be the focal point of a more contemporary room, but link in with the original architecture. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Morefireplaces advice re types of wood fireplaces
Comments (2)Is this a new build or is there an existing fireplace? Do you want the fire for heating or aesthetics? If it’s for hearing is this your primary source of heating? Do you want an open fireplace or one that is enclosed like a wood heater? If it is to be used for heating then consider a wood heater, especially if it is your primary source of heating. They are much more efficient than an open fireplace. They can be freestanding or inserts installed into a fireplace. If you want an open fire and are more interested in the fire because of the aesthetics then consider a cast iron insert such as a jetmaster, which can be used in a fireplace of your choosen material, as long as it complies with building codes and fireplace regulations. They are much more efficient than a plain brick or concrete fireplace but less efficient than a wood heater. If you decide on an open fireplace, ensure that your chimney can be closed off when not in use or you’ll lose lots of heat up the chimney. Best of luck...See MoreOpinions on Freestanding wood fired heaters
Comments (0)There seems to be few reviews on small freestanding wood fired heaters. In our research their is a significant price difference between brands $1100 - $6000 for similar sizes and simply looking at efficiencies doesn’t always correlate to price. Any thoughts on what Brand might be best value ?...See Moreoklouise
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6 years agoStanislas Piechaczek
A wood heater with a fan built into a chimney breast is a great addition to a room and makes a great focal point. Work out the m2 of the space you need to heat to make sure you choose the right one for the job. Some options have a zero clearance firebox meaning you can frame up next to the heater. Check the specs to see what the options are flues. Here are a couple of options
http://www.pivotstove.com.au/catalogue/wood/inbuilt-zero-clearance-wood
depending on floorplan and budget, there are double sided wood burners from Axis
You can plan to have built in joinery as part of the fireplace area to complete the feature.
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Lisa Phillip
6 years ago
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