Fireplaces Garforth

Fireplace Fitter Garforth West Yorkshire (LS25): Putting in a new fireplace or re-opening an old disused fireplace in your Garforth home is a great way to add charm and a homely feel to any room. Adding a multi-fuel stove or open fire for those cold winters' evenings can even prove cheaper than certain central heating systems, providing that you have a regular source of fuel. If combined with a back boiler it can provide you with plenty of hot water at the same time.

Before you start prising away at a bricked-up chimney there are a few things you will need to do to make sure you can install your new fireplace in a safe and efficient way. Any work that's completed on your hearth, fireplace, chimney breast and flue lining must adhere to the UK's Part J building regulations for combustible appliances. If you are living in a designated conservation area or a listed building you have to check with the local council to find out if planning permission is necessary for a fireplace installation in your house.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You might be capable of doing some of the work in renovating an existing fireplace if you've got the ability to do so, however structural and safety problems are often discovered which need to be resolved by a specialist. If you're fortunate when you open up a stopped up fireplace you may find a decent hearth, lintel and chimney breast that requires nothing other than the services and advice of a chimney sweep to get it ready for a fire once more. More likely you'll discover old brickwork that requires structural reinforcement and a stopped up flue.

It's usually best to draw on the know-how and experience of a specialist fireplace installer in Garforth, on account of the severe health and fire risks that can be caused by a poorly fitted or renovated fireplace. Airflow must be satisfactory in any room in which a fireplace is to be installed; in fact it's a key requirement of the Building Regulations that this is the case. A fire won't burn properly in a room where there's not enough oxygen, and death or serious injury could occur when carbon monoxide gas is produced.

It may be necessary to fit airflow vents in floors and walls to enable the fire to get sufficient oxygen to burn safely and effectively at all times. They might have to fit vents into unused chimney flues which sometimes trap moist air and cause staining and damp spots on your chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

A large amount of soot and dust can be released from a bricked up chimney when opening it up for restoration. A fireplace installer will bring dust sheets to cover up your home furnishings and provide some form of protection, but it is advisable where possible to remove furniture and woven floor coverings from the area before work commences. If you're lucky enough to be working on a complete home renovation project then it ought to be one of the very first tasks to complete before you re-plaster or decorate the walls. By opening a fireplace first you will stop any chimney soot causing damage to other stages of your renovation project, such as fresh plasterwork or paint on walls.

STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION WORK

Once you have opened up your old fireplace you will have a better understanding of what work needs to be done, and also be able to sweep the chimney and clean any parts of hearth that remains. The very first job on your agenda will be to contact a competent chimney sweep. They will be able to offer you professional advice on the flue and chimney after sweeping, regarding the situation with the structure of the chimney and whether it is advisable to switch the existing lining.

Following a chimney sweep assessment it may be required to install a new liner and/or strengthen the chimney breast in accordance with Part J of the UK Building Regulations. These are jobs that require a skilled builder with a good understanding of the applicable regulations and sound construction skills.

In older buildings you might find the revealed fireplace is too big for your needs, in which case a supporting concrete lintel will be necessary to adapt the opening. When your lintel is safely in position you can now get on with the repair, installation and upgrade of the fireplace hearth. If the existing hearth is set into the floor you'll need to raise it above floor level to comply with the latest building regulations. Ready-made solutions from slate, marble or concrete are available on the market to achieve this, or your fireplace builder in Garforth may be able to provide you with a bespoke, custom-made hearth to fit in with your room style.

STYLES OF FIREPLACE

Deciding on your choice of fireplace can be tricky when faced with the different designs and styles that are available from a fireplace showroom or online store. The advice and recommendations from your sales and installation team, which will be based on your particular requirements, will enable you to choose a fireplace which is both suited to your existing chimney and flue, as well as for your decor.

The age of your property, and the theme you're trying to develop for your room, should all help you to decide upon the design and type of fireplace that is best for you. If you've got an old-fashioned inglenook fireplace, a cast iron wood burning stove can look spectacular set within it, which also has the benefit of effectively reflecting heat back into the room from the stone or brick walls surrounding the stove.

Even if you don't have an existing chimney breast in your Garforth property, it is still possible to put in a wood burning or multi fuel stove. Providing that you've got an exterior wall through which a stainless steel flue from the top or back of the stove can be channeled, you don't need an existing chimney in place to be able to experience a real fire.

GAS, ELECTRIC, OPEN, WOOD OR MULTI-FUEL FIREPLACE?

A crackling fire on a cold, dark evening creates an ambience and charm that simply can't be matched, but what else is available to install in your lovely new fireplace in Garforth?

Gas Fireplaces - There are a variety of designs to suit all home types and their efficiency to warm a room is better than wood burning stoves or open fireplaces. Have to be professionally installed and maintained by Gas Safe registered (replaced CORGI register in 2009) technician.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - As the name indicates they can be used with a range of fuels, such as gas, coal, oil or wood, and become a focal point in any lounge or kitchen in Garforth. They can be utilised not just for heating a single room, but some designs like the AGA range, can supply hot water, provide a useful cooking area and can be used to heat the complete property if plumbed into a radiator system.

Open Fireplaces - The traditional fireplace which can use different fuels such as coal, briquettes, wood and other combustive materials. An expertly fitted open fire is far from the old style smoky fireplace that was boarded up by previous owners, and its glowing charm is a welcome addition to any property in Garforth.

Wood Burning Stoves - A wide range of different styles to suit any period of house in Garforth, and can even be a freestanding feature. A version with an integrated back boiler will supply extra heating by connecting the piping hot water to radiators in cold spots in your property.

Electric Fireplaces - Can be fitted safely and easily by any reasonable competent person and there are styles and designs that are appropriate for virtually any room and type of house in Garforth. Can be set into traditional fireplaces, and with the "real" looking feel of some electric fires it can sometimes be hard to distinguish one from the real thing.

It isn't just in Garforth itself where you can access fireplace installers - neighbouring places like: Aberford, Great Preston, Barwick in Elmet, Thorpe Park, Whinmoor, Peckfield, Colton, Scarcroft, Micklefield, Cross Gates, Swillington Common are also covered. If they have the postcode LS25 and the dialling code 0113, it's a good bet that they come from Garforth or somewhere nearby. Just click on the "QUOTE" form or banner to get information on fireplaces in your area.

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Help, Information and Social Media

To see how freplace fitters are marketing themselves on social websites, check this out. Discover the basics on installing a fireplace mantel and hearth by using YouTube here. Wikipedia is as good a place as any to head over to if you want to learn more about fireplaces, their page addresses the history of the fireplace, the health effects of fireplaces, coal burning fireplaces, the types of fireplace, the heating efficiency of fireplaces and the environmental effects of fireplaces. If you would like to learn more information on on fireplace designs click here. To find out what's taking place in the realm of fireplace installation pay a visit to a fireplace installation forum, discussion threads include understanding building regulations, chimney design, log burners, widening a fireplace, stove vents and pellet stoves and boilers.

Fireplace Installers Near Garforth

Also find: Peckfield fireplace installers, Aberford fireplace installers, Swillington Common fireplace installers, Thorpe Park fireplace installers, Barwick in Elmet fireplace installers, Colton fireplace installers, Whinmoor fireplace installers, Micklefield fireplace installers, Cross Gates fireplace installers, Great Preston fireplace installers, Scarcroft fireplace installers and more. Fireplace installers are ready and willing to serve people living in all of these localities. Possessing the necessary know-how and experience, these versatile tradespeople can successfully install fireplaces in your home. These devoted professionals assist residents in achieving the atmosphere, comfort and warmth a fireplace contributes to living spaces. By clicking here, fireplace installation quotes are available to local property owners. Today is the perfect time to kick-start your fireplace installation.

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