This fireplace enlargement is in a 1960s bungalow in Norton-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. We raise the fireplace height and install a new lintel. A Woodford 5 multi-fuel stove is the choice, along with a slate hearth.
Firstly, we remove the old and dated fireplace. We then knock out as much brickwork as possible to find some depth. A channel is then cut into the blockwork roughly 900 mm from the hearth level. We install a 1200 mm concrete lintel to bear the weight. Always use a load-bearing lintel for this! The sides of the fireplace need building back up in brick which we do. The internal opening will be sand and cement render to cope with the heat. Render is a great choice for the fireplace as it is heat resistant and won’t crack. Afterward, this can receive a few coats of paint or left bare render dependent on choice. The front face of this fireplace enlargement is then skimmed with one coat of bonding and two coats of multi finish plaster.
This depends largely on the width of the existing opening. However, changing the width is not always possible without weakening the chimney structure. Please remember that chimneys have a lot of weight in them. If in doubt, consult a structural engineer first.
Our customers choose a Woodford 5 stove for this fireplace enlargement. This stove has great reviews and very good build quality.
Some key features are:
In conclusion, this is a great stove. Whether or not you choose the wood-burning or multi-fuel variants we recommend Woodford Stoves. These stoves tick all the boxes for both the installer and end-user. By and large, it is difficult to find fault with Woodford Stoves, hence why they are a top seller.
Please call Glowing Stoves for your fireplace enlargement, stove installation, and chimney flue lining. We are still offering FREE surveys in Somerset and Devon. The wood-burning season has now started and we are receiving many inquiries. However, we still have many stove installation dates left before Christmas.
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