Fireplaces Oundle

Fireplace Fitter Oundle Northamptonshire (PE8): The installation of a brand new fireplace, or the renovation of an existing one is an excellent way to add extra charm to any property in Oundle. If you choose to integrate a back boiler with your new fireplace, you can not only delight in the ambience and warmth of an open fire or stove on those chilly winters' evenings, you will also be supplied with plenty of piping hot water.

There are some crucial things you must think about before you start any work, if you are to establish a safe, efficient and attractive fireplace in your house. Work conducted on the chimney breasts, fireplaces, hearths and flue linings of any heating appliances, must adhere to Part J of the Building Regulations. Also, you will want to find out whether planning permission is necessary from the local council before any work can begin, if you live in a conservation area or a listed building in Oundle.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You may be capable of doing some of the work in renovating a pre-existing fireplace if you've got the ability needed, but there is always a problem in finding safety and structural issues that need to be resolved by a professional. It might be that so as to get a fire roaring once more you'll need little more than a quick clean of the hearth and a sweeping of the chimney. However, what you'll likely find is a pile of old, crumbling bricks that hides problems such as a lintel that needs to be replaced or a blocked up chimney.

It is usually best to take comfort from the experience and knowledge of a professional fireplace fitter in Oundle, due to the severe fire and health risk issues that can result from an incorrectly fitted or refurbished fireplace. As mentioned in the Building Regulations for fireplaces, there must be adequate airflow in a room where there's a fireplace, because in order to burn correctly, a sufficient amount of oxygen is required. A deficiency of oxygen means that the fire won't burn properly, and carbon monoxide fumes could build up, which can cause injury or death.

A specialist fireplace installation engineer will consider the situation at hand and get over this challenge and ensure a sufficient air flow for the fire to burn effectively and safely, by fitting vents around the room, or underneath the floor. To avoid condensed air from becoming trapped in unused or blocked off chimney flues and causing damp spots and staining, flue vents may have to be installed by the fireplace installation team to increase the airflow.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

When you are re-opening a fireplace for a refurbishment project, you'll be astonished at the magnitude of the soot and muck that has built-up in your old chimney. So that the carpets, rugs and furniture within an area don't get impacted by the soot and grime that is emitted during the fireplace installation works, it's generally recommended that you remove them beforehand. If your fireplace is being installed as part of an overall home restoration project then it should be one of the first tasks to be worked on after you have brought the room back to its bare floors and walls. This helps prevent any discolouration damage to any refurbished work you may have already completed.

CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURAL WORK

Once you've exposed your old fireplace you'll have a far better idea of the work that needs to be done, and also be able to thoroughly sweep the chimney and clear out any hearth that is still in position. You now need to get hold of your chimney sweep, if you've not already done this, to come and look at the old chimney and fireplace. Aside from cleaning your chimney and flue, they'll also assess the condition of your chimney and flu liner and tell you about any portion of the flue and chimney structure that needs to be replaced.

Construction might be required to reinforce the existing chimney and chimney breast, and it may also be necessary to put in a new flue liner. All of this work will need to abide by the current UK Building Regulations which are of course there for your safety. A reliable fireplace installer in Oundle will be required to complete this work, and will need the skills and knowledge of construction to closely follow all regulations.

If your house is quite old a concrete supporting lintel might be necessary to adapt the opening, if you discover that the exposed fireplace is too big. Once this phase of the work has been accomplished, the refurbishment or upgrading of the hearth can be undertaken. To remain in accordance with the latest Building Regulations, a fireplace hearth needs to be raised above the normal floor level, although you may discover that your hearth is sunk into a floor void, as they quite often were in past days. If your fireplace is not a standard size you may have to choose a bespoke, tailor-made hearth, but there are a wide range of "off-the-shelf" hearths in stone, concrete or marble.

FIREPLACE STYLES AND DESIGNS

A quick browse online or a visit to a fireplace showroom will show the options that are available for the different styles and types of fireplaces. Every fireplace may not be appropriate for your chimney and flue and it's sensible to accept any guidance and advice from your installation team regarding your specific situation.

The age of your home, and the theme you're trying to establish for your room, should all help you to decide on the design and type of fireplace that's best for you. By way of example, the perfect backdrop to a classic cast iron wood-burner stove is an inglenook fireplace, which not only perfectly highlights its charm and elegance but is also brilliant at redirecting any heat that is produced back into the room.

Even if you haven't got a chimney in your Oundle home, it's still possible to install a wood burning or multi fuel stove. A pre-existing chimney isn't required as the flue is fitted to the top or rear of the wood burner and passed through an external wall.

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

You cannot really beat a flickering fire on a dark winter's evening, to create a distinctive charm and ambience in your Oundle property, but what are the alternatives?

Wood Burning Stoves - A wide variety of different styles to suit any age of home in Oundle, and can even be a free standing feature. They are able to provide hot water for radiators or for other uses in your home, if used alongside a back boiler.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - As you will probably assume from the name, these kinds of stoves can be fed various different fuels, including oil, wood, smokeless coal or gas, and not only that, they can also introduce a unique focal point for your living space. One of the most well known makes of multi-fuel stoves is AGA, and these products can provide not only affordable heat for an entire house, but also hot water and cooking.

Gas Fireplaces - Gas fires are a lot better than wood burner stoves with regards to thermal efficiency, and there are a wide variety of sizes and designs to suit any house in Oundle. Only a Gas Safe technician is permitted to install one of these fires.

Open Fireplaces - A crackling fire is a focus for any room in your home and it has the capability to burn virtually any solid fuel that you can buy. An open fire is lovely to see and modern fireplaces are no longer the smoky, inefficient and draughty items they used to be.

Electric Fireplaces - Anybody who is reasonably capable can safely and easily install one of these electric fireplaces, and the wide range of models make these an extremely popular choice for householders in Oundle. Can be inset into conventional fireplaces, and with "real feel" electric fires it can often be difficult to distinguish one from the real thing.

Fireplace installers are available in Barnwell St Andrew, Upper Benefield, Aldwincle, Haddon, Barnwell All Saints, Ashton, Fotheringay, Tansor, Brigstock, Eaglethorpe, Barnwell, Great Gidding, Armston, Warmington, Glapthorn, Elmington, Polebrook, in these postcodes: PE8 4DR, PE8 4JB, PE8 4QU, PE8 4QL, PE8 4EY, PE8 4AA, PE8 4GD, PE8 4PN, PE8 4NB, and PE8 4HA, plus in Oundle itself. Local Oundle fireplace fitters will probably have the telephone dialling code 01832 and the postcode PE8. Affirming that this is the case should ensure that you are dealing with a locally based fireplace specialist. You can click on the "quote" banner to get more information about fireplaces in the surrounding areas.

Chimney Cowls Oundle

The hood-shaped cover that fits over the chimney pot to improve the draft and prevent smoke from backing up is called a chimney cowl. Often manufactured from galvanized iron, the chimney cowl has the purpose of preventing the wind from blowing smoke down the chimney and causing problems. It's a fundamental element of any fireplace. To fully enjoy the benefits of a fireplace, it's recommended that you add a cowl to your chimney.

A chimney cowl can also help protect your home and keep you safe. There are various kinds of chimney cowls available on the market, each has been developed to address different situations. Before you purchase one, consider a few factors to make sure you get one that will help safeguard your property. As soon as you know exactly what you need, you can then choose a chimney cowl to match your needs and budget.

Chimney cowls are also available that are made from run-of-the-mill objects, such as a steel bucket or stainless steel colander. Ordinary chicken mesh can also be used to make a fairly effective cowl. Clay flower pots also make good chimney cowls. These covers can be readily purchased at your local hardware store or on the web.

Chimney cowls are a quick way to stop birds nesting in your chimney in Oundle. They're cheap and easy to install. You should make certain that you have easy access to the space above the chimney to install one. It can also stop dirt and debris from accumulating inside the chimney. (Tags: H-Style Chimney Cowls Oundle, Chimney Cowls Oundle, Chimney Cowl Installation Oundle, Chimney Pot Cowls Oundle).

Chimney Sweep Oundle

It is important to have your chimney swept regularly, no matter whether you have an open fire or a stove. To keep your chimney safe and working correctly, it ought to be swept at least once yearly.

You should always call in a specialist Oundle chimney sweep, because this can be a dirty job. In addition to cleaning your chimney, the chimney sweep will be in a position to spot any issues that exist with your chimney, so that these can be dealt with in a timely fashion.

The build-up of ash, creosote and soot that results from failure to sweep a chimney in Oundle, can easily result in a chimney fire. Carbon monoxide fumes can also be drawn back into your property if you allow your chimney to become blocked or poorly maintained.

Make sure you pick a trustworthy chimney sweep in Oundle, and check that they are covered by public liability insurance in case of accidents or damages. To check the current prices of chimney sweeps in Oundle CLICK HERE. chimney sweeping services are also available in nearby areas.

Natural Stone Fireplaces

You could always consider bringing the outside in, and build a fireplace out of natural stone, which is a wonderful way to achieve a really dramatic look. The exterior areas of your home might already have stone boundary walls, a stone facade, or some other natural stone feature. This might be a way to match those features internally.

It's possible to build a natural stone fireplace with either full-depth stone or thinner stone cladding, depending on your taste and budget. There are also various different types of stone that can be used for building a fireplace, including: limestone, quartz, marble, granite, sandstone or slate.

Your finished stone fireplace's appearance will be affected by the methodology used by the stonemason or tradesman who builds it, the type of stone that is used and the method of building. Pick a design and style that you like, and show the fireplace installer some pictures before they start the project.

Since it has such a striking presence and can dominate the appearance of a room, stone is not always suitable for a contemporary home. But, dramatic and spectacular could be just what you're looking for - and at the end of the day, the choice is yours!

Searching Online

The temptation for most when they're searching for tradesmen or services in Oundle, is to head online with their tablet or mobile. In fact, you more than likely used Bing, Ask, Yahoo or Google to find the webpage that you're seeing at this on the spot. Flaws do occur however with the search engines, and you might find that the results given are not exactly what you had anticipated. When you're trying to track down fireplace installers for example, you will go to a search engine and type in "fireplace installation Oundle", "fireplace installation near me", "Oundle fireplace installation" or "fireplace installation in Oundle".

All the same, the majority of the 1st page of listings on search engines like Google, as you'll quickly realise, are either going to be PPC advertising or entries from large lead generation websites like Quotatis, My Builder, Checkatrade, TrustaTrader, Rated People or Bidvine or internet directories such as Yell, Scoot, Yelp or ThreeBestRated. For those fireplace installers in Oundle who have a website, it's likely that they will be largely unseen on the 2nd or 3rd pages of the search results, and you will need to look past the first page. Oundle fireplace fitters don't always have their own company web sites, therefore to get a representation of who is currently available, it's still sensible to make use of a tradesman vetting portal such as Rated People or Trustatrader.

Oundle Skip Hire Services

The amount of waste that's generated when doing home improvements or renovations in Oundle is one of the major downsides of these kinds of projects. For your fireplace installations, varying amounts of waste will be generated, depending on your individual circumstances, and the scale of your project. While some tradesmen will be quite happy to take away any waste, some will leave it for you to deal with.

If you're like most homeowners in Oundle, you'll hire a skip to dispose of this waste. To match your exact needs, you can choose from a whole host of skip sizes. Skips come in the following forms: skip bags (1-1.5 yd³), mini-skips (2-3 yd³), midi-skips (4-5 yd³), builders skips (6-8 yd³), roll-on roll-off skips (20-25 yd³).

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Fireplace Installation Help, Advice and Social Media

At present there are some superb guides about fireplace installation on the net, so if you're keen on learning about fireplace mantels click here. If you wish to read more about fireplaces, you'll find information regarding fireplace accessories, the history of the fireplace, the heating efficiency of fireplaces, the various types of fireplace, the health effects of fireplaces and how fireplaces affect the environment, by going to Wikipedia. To see what is taking place in the field of fireplace installation visit the Buildhub Forum, discussions include things like building regulations, widening fireplaces, chimney designs, pellet boilers and stoves, stove vents and wood burning stoves. Discover how to install a log burning fireplace on YouTube here. To learn how fireplace installers are promoting themselves on social media, check this out.

Oundle Fireplace Related Tasks

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Fireplace Installers Near Oundle

Also find: Fotheringay fireplace installers, Barnwell All Saints fireplace installers, Great Gidding fireplace installers, Aldwincle fireplace installers, Glapthorn fireplace installers, Armston fireplace installers, Polebrook fireplace installers, Barnwell St Andrew fireplace installers, Eaglethorpe fireplace installers, Warmington fireplace installers, Haddon fireplace installers, Elmington fireplace installers, Barnwell fireplace installers, Brigstock fireplace installers, Ashton fireplace installers, Tansor fireplace installers, Upper Benefield fireplace installers and more. Fireplace installation services are available in the majority of these localities. These versatile tradesmen's know-how and experience make them well-suited for the precise installation of fireplaces in your property. With the help of these dedicated experts, residents can enjoy the warmth, ambiance and comfort that a fireplace brings to their living areas. By clicking here, fireplace installation quotes are accessible to local residents.

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