Fireplaces Pontypridd

Fireplace Fitter Pontypridd Wales (CF37): A great way to add character to any Pontypridd property is by the installation of a new fireplace, or the restoration of an existing one. The addition of a wood burning stove or open fire for those chilly winter evenings can even prove more cost effective than certain central heating systems, as long as you have a good source of fuel. If used in combination with a back boiler it can supply you with plentiful steaming hot water in the process.

There are some vital things to consider before you begin any work, if you are going to create a safe, attractive and efficient fireplace in your property. Any combustible appliance installed within domestic homes in Pontypridd must comply with Part J of the building regulations, and this covers fireplaces, flue linings, chimney breasts and hearths. If you reside in a listed building you will also have to ascertain if planning permission is necessary from the local authorities before any work begins.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You may be able to do some of the work in restoring a bricked-up fireplace if you've got the skills to do so, however there is always a problem in finding safety and structural issues which need to be resolved by a professional tradesman. If you are lucky when you expose a stopped up fireplace you may find a decent hearth, chimney breast and lintel that involves nothing other than the advice and services of a chimney sweep to get a toasty fire going. However, what you'll most likely discover is an area of old bricks that conceals problems such as a blocked chimney or a lintel that requires replacement.

If your property in Pontypridd has a fireplace installed and it isn't put in correctly, there is not just a serious fire risk, but also of respiratory health conditions. Therefore, using a professional fireplace installer is widely recommended in most cases. So that a fire can burn safely in a space where a fireplace is installed, there must be enough airflow to ensure sufficient amounts of oxygen. Toxic carbon monoxide can accumulate from an inefficiently burning fire in an inadequately ventilated space.

To successfully get over any airflow issues, vents may need to be fitted in the room as part of a fireplace installation, to guarantee suitable levels of oxygen reach the fire. Unused and blocked up chimney flues may also need to have air vents installed as they can often trap moist air within them and cause damp to occur inside the chimney.

BEFORE WORK BEGINS

Opening up an old fireplace can cause huge amounts of soot and grime to enter your house. It is advisable to remove any furniture, carpets and rugs from an area where you are going to uncover an old fireplace, to prevent them from being damaged by grime, soot and dust that might be disturbed during the fireplace installation and chimney cleaning work. If you're carrying out a complete restoration of a property or room, the fireplace should be opened up before any plastering or decorating is tackled. This will help to avoid any damage by dirt and chimney soot to any completed restoration work.

STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION WORK

Once you have revealed your old fireplace you'll have a better idea of the work that needs to be done, and also be in a position to rigorously sweep the chimney and clean up any hearth that remains in place. Contacting a proper chimney sweep to clean your chimney is one of the very first things on the agenda. Not only will they make certain your flue and chimney are clean, but they can also investigate the condition of the chimney and flue liner and offer guidance about whether you need to upgrade any section of the chimney and flue.

It could be necessary to fit a new flue liner to comply with the Building Regulations, and work might also be required to reinforce the original chimney and breast. This work needs to be tackled by a qualified craftsman with experience of the current building regulations and decent working practices.

In buildings that are older you may discover the revealed fireplace is too large for your needs, in which case a concrete supporting lintel will be required to modify the opening. When you've supported the fireplace with your lintel it is now time to upgrade or renovate the hearth. You might discover that the original hearth has been sunken into a floor void, but to conform to latest building regulations it must be raised above floor level. If your fireplace isn't of a standard size you might have to purchase a made to measure hearth, but there are a whole host of ready-made hearths in slate, marble or concrete.

DESIGNS OF FIREPLACE

Choosing your ideal fireplace can be tricky when faced with the many styles and designs that are available from a fireplace showroom or online retailer. Every fireplace may not be appropriate for your existing chimney and flue therefore it's wise to accept any advice offered by your sales and installation team regarding your particular circumstances.

Whether you go for an open fireplace, a wood burner or a multi-fuel stove will hinge on the overall look that you are trying to establish, your existing decor and perhaps, your home's age. As an example, a cast iron wood burning stove looks splendid set back in an old-fashioned inglenook fireplace, which highlights the character and charm of the stove and also deflects the heat back into the room effectively.

Even if you don't have a chimney breast in your Pontypridd home, it's still feasible to install a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner. This kind of fireplace can be installed with a stainless steel flue that's routed through an external wall and does not require a chimney, to be safely installed.

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

The ambience and feel of an open fire can't be matched, but what alternatives are available if this sort of fireplace isn't possible within your Pontypridd home?

Open Fireplaces - A flickering fire is a focus for any room and it has the capacity to burn almost any solid fuel available on the market. In the old days an open fire might have been associated with being smoky, inefficient and draughty, but a professionally installed fireplace is a joy to sit in front of and bask in the warmth it provides.

Gas Fireplaces - Available in an array of styles to suit your home and are more efficient than wood burning stoves. A Gas Safe registered engineer must fit and maintain any gas fireplace in your home.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Provides you with options to use wood, coal, oil and gas to deliver a multi-purpose heater for any property in Pontypridd. Some designs, such as the AGA range, can also be used for cooking, providing hot water and heating your whole property.

Electric Fireplaces - A wide variety of electric fireplaces to suit any property in Pontypridd, can be easily fitted by any competent individual. Modern electric fires can deliver "real" looking flame effects and and sometimes even the sound of crackling wood to replicate a real open fire when set into into an old fashioned fireplace.

Wood Burning Stoves - Even the smallest room in Pontypridd can be improved by the installment of a wood burner, which can be found in a variety of designs, and can even be installed as a freestanding feature. A back boiler is an extra benefit and could provide steaming hot water for personal use, or to provide heating in another area via a radiator.

Fireplace installation services are accessible in Penygraig, Senghenydd, Hawthorn, Williamstown, Tonteg, Thomastown, Upper Boat, Tylorstown, Cilfynydd, Beddau, Trehafod, Ystrad, Tonyrefail, Treforest, in these nearby postcodes: CF37 1NW, CF37 1RX, CF37 1JS, CF37 1HL, CF15 7QW, CF37 1LR, CF37 1BW, CF37 1RH, CF15 7QX, and CF37 1AA, and also in Pontypridd itself. Pontypridd fireplace companies should have the telephone dialling code 01443 and the postcode CF37. Clicking the "quote" banner will allow you to acquire the installation of fireplaces details for your area.

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