This big old fireplace had an old stove (pictured) sitting off centre on a raised stone slab.This picture shows the old stonework and stove removed. The chimney was blocked with birds nests because there was no terminal fitted and as can be seen from the second picture the register plate was fitted to a Wooden frame. ! A very real fire hazard.
Wooden FrameNew Slate hearth has been fitted.
A New slate shelf has been fitted with pillars for support.The Steel register plate and frame now fitted,the steel liner is now guided down the chimney.Top of the chimney.The old pot,damaged brickwork and flaunching repairedVermeculite Insulation is poured into the chimney
The new chimney pot is fitted with new flaunching and leadwork.Finally a stainless steel Birdguard cowl is fitted to stop bird entry and allow the smoke out.Inside the stove having been fitted and tested is now commissioned with the customer.A Carbon monoxide alarm is also fitted.The Old stove taken out and refurbished is now being fitted elsewhere.Refurbished,New coats of paint and working lovely,
The Client has recently purchased a lovely little cottage with lots of potential,the intention being to rent it out as a holiday home. The brief was to take out the old gas fire and install a log burner. The stove selected here was a Franco Belge Belfort 4.9kw of heat and Multi fuel.
The original Gas fire.
After sweeping and unblocking the chimney the next job was to remove the old unsuitable chimney pots and terminals and replace with new.
The Liner has now been installed after some tests.The disused bedroom chimney is capped with a teracotta fluevent to allow the chimney to breathe but also keep the birds from getting in and blocking itStove placed and liner down the chimney.We suggested that to maximise space in the cottage a log store could be built underneath.To do this some reclaimed bricks were used for the pillars and a slate shelf cut and fitted.A steel register plate and frame is fitted The liner is trimmed and the stove is connected up.After checking all the seals are tight and everything is working as it should The stove is commissioned with the customer.New Hearth fitted 300mm in fro,nt of stoveTop of both chimneys complete with correct terminals.
