Fireplaces Peacehaven

Fireplace Fitter Peacehaven East Sussex (BN10): Installing a new fireplace or re-opening an old disused fireplace in your Peacehaven property is a good way to add charm and a homely feel to any room. If you choose to combine a new fireplace with a back boiler, you can not only enjoy the warmth and ambience of an open fire on those cold winters' evenings, you'll also be supplied with a plentiful supply of boiling hot water.

There are a few vital things you must think about before you begin any work, if you are going to establish a safe, attractive and efficient fireplace in your home. Any work that's executed on your hearth, fireplace, flue lining and chimney breast must comply with the building regs, Part J for combustible appliances. Planning permission may also be necessary before work commences if your home is in a conservation area or is listed.

PROFESSIONAL OR DIY FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You might be able to do some of the work in restoring an existing fireplace if you have the ability needed, however structural and safety problems are often discovered that need to be resolved professionally. It might be that so as to get a fire roaring in your fireplace once more you need nothing more than a good clean of the hearth and a sweep of the chimney. It's much more likely that you'll discover crumbling brickwork that requires structural reinforcement and a blocked flue.

It is usually advisable to benefit from the knowledge and experience of a specialist fireplace fitter in Peacehaven, on account of the severe health and fire risk issues associated with a poorly installed or refurbished fireplace. There always has to be airflow into a room or space where a fireplace is installed to ensure sufficient levels of oxygen enable the fire to burn effectively. Insufficient oxygen means the fire won't burn properly, and carbon monoxide could accumulate, which can lead to injury or death.

It might be necessary to install airflow vents in walls and floors to enable the fireplace to receive ample oxygen to burn properly and safely at all times. They may also have to fit air vents in unused chimney flues which sometimes trap condensing air and lead to damp spots and staining to your chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK STARTS

Opening up an old fireplace can cause huge amounts of soot and muck to enter your home. It is sensible to remove any rugs, carpets and furniture from an area where you're going to expose an old fireplace, to avoid them being damaged by dust, muck and soot that will be disturbed during the fireplace installation work. If you're lucky enough to be carrying out a full home restoration project then it should be one of the initial tasks to focus on before re-plastering and decorating the walls. This will help to prevent any harm by soot and dirt to any previously completed renovation work.

CONSTRUCTION & STRUCTURAL WORK

Once you've opened up your old fireplace you'll have a better idea of the work that needs to be done, and also be able to rigorously sweep the chimney and clean any sections of hearth that remains in place. The first item on your agenda should be to bring in a competent chimney sweep. A chimney sweep will first of all clean the flue and while doing this will be able to inspect the structural condition of the chimney and offer you advice on whether a new flue liner is necessary.

After a chimney sweep examination it may be required to strengthen the chimney breast or/and install a new flue lining in keeping with Part J of the Building Regulations. These are tasks that require a competent builder with a good understanding of the relevant building regs and sound construction skills.

In older buildings you may discover that the original fireplace is too wide for your needs, in which case a concrete supporting lintel will be required to modify the opening. When this is complete the next phase for your Peacehaven fireplace installation will be to modernise the hearth. You might find the original hearth has been set into a void in the floor, but to conform to latest building regulations it must be raised above floor level. You can find bespoke solutions to fit any size and style of fireplace, or you can select from a variety of common sized hearths to fit in with your decor.

DESIGNS AND STYLES OF FIREPLACE

A quick browse online or a trip to a fireplace showroom will demonstrate the choices available for the different designs and styles of fireplaces. The advice and recommendations from your installation team, which will be specific to your requirements, will help you to pick a fireplace that's both perfect for your chimney and flue, and suited to your decor.

Certain rooms and properties will be more suited to open fireplaces than a wood burner or multi fuel stove and vice versa. For instance, an attractive inglenook fireplace can be an eye-catching backdrop for a classic cast iron wood burning stove, which highlights its charm and reflects the heat into the room.

If your Peacehaven home doesn't have a chimney you still have options for a fireplace feature by putting in a multi-fuel or wood burning stove. This type of fireplace can be installed with its own stainless steel flue that is taken through an external wall and does not need a chimney, to be safely installed.

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

A crackling fire on a dark evening creates an ambience and charm that simply cannot be matched, but what are the other options available to fit in your lovely new fireplace in Peacehaven?

Open Fireplaces - The classic fireplace that can be used with different fuels such as smokeless coal, briquettes, wood and other combustive materials. An expertly installed modern open fire is far from the old style smoky fireplace that was bricked up by former owners, and its glowing charm is a delightful addition to any room in Peacehaven.

Wood Burning Stoves - Wood burning stoves have become "the in thing" in a lot of properties in Peacehaven, and can have modern or classic design to suit your decoration. If fitted with a back boiler these can provide piping hot water for radiators or for other use around the house.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Can be fired up with with various different fuels, (wood, gas, oil, coal) to establish a focal point in your home in Peacehaven. They can be used not merely for heating an individual room, but some designs like the AGA range, can supply hot water, provide a useful cooking area and can be used to heat the whole home if they're plumbed into a radiator system.

Gas Fireplaces - Delivering instant heat and more thermally efficient when compared with open fireplaces, there are a multitude of styles to suit any type of Peacehaven home. Must be professionally fitted and maintained by a Gas Safe certified tradesperson.

Electric Fireplaces - Simple installation and a wide choice of designs make electric fires the obvious choice for Peacehaven properties without a chimney. Even if your home has a traditional fireplace, an electric fire that looks almost like a "real" fire can be fitted.

Fireplace installers can be located in Falmer, Rottingdean, Kingston, Woodingdean, Piddinghoe, Southease, Bishopstone, South Heighton, West Firle, Tarring Neville, Ovingdean, Glynde, in the following postcodes: BN10 8BH, BN10 7QL, BN10 8DA, BN10 7JT, BN10 7NJ, BN10 7RZ, BN10 8BB, BN10 7QW, BN10 7SE, and BN10 8AT, plus in Peacehaven itself. If a fireplace fitter has the postcode BN10 and the telephone code 01273, it's a good bet that they work in the Peacehaven area. You will want to check this if you prefer to use a locally based fireplace builder. Peacehaven householders can use and benefit from these fireplace services.

Chimney Cowl Installation Peacehaven

A chimney cowl is a hood-shaped cover that fits over the chimney pot to increase the draft and prevent smoke from backing up. It is generally made of galvanized iron and is designed to prevent the wind from blowing smoke down the chimney. It is an integral part of any fireplace. You should install a cowl on your chimney in Peacehaven if you want to enjoy the benefits of a fireplace.

There are several types of chimney cowls available. There are pot hanging cowls that can be installed without removing the chimney pot. They connect to the flue liner via three straps, which secure the cowl in place. Another type of cowl is a weathering cap, which is attached to the end of the flue system. It is larger than the chimney pot, which ensures that it stays in place.

You can also find chimney cowls made from everyday objects, like a stainless steel colander or steel bucket. Chicken wire can also be used to make a cowl. Clay flower pots also make good chimney cowls. These covers can be purchased at a local hardware store or online.

Chimney cowls are a simple way to prevent birds from nesting in your chimney in Peacehaven. They are inexpensive and easy to install. You should make sure you have easy access to the area above the chimney to install one. It can also prevent debris from accumulating inside the chimney.

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Fireplace Installers Near Peacehaven

Also find: South Heighton fireplace installers, Glynde fireplace installers, Woodingdean fireplace installers, Ovingdean fireplace installers, Kingston fireplace installers, Southease fireplace installers, Piddinghoe fireplace installers, West Firle fireplace installers, Bishopstone fireplace installers, Rottingdean fireplace installers, Tarring Neville fireplace installers, Falmer fireplace installers and more. It is possible to get fireplaces installed in all of these towns and areas. These seasoned tradespeople possess the experience and knowledge necessary to successfully install fireplaces in your property. Residents can experience the warmth, comfort and ambiance that a fireplace brings to their living spaces with the help of these dedicated experts. To obtain estimates for fireplaces, local home and property owners can simply click here. Today is the perfect time to begin your fireplace installation.

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