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Fireplaces are now designed to suit all modern tastes, they are available as free standing, mounted on the wall or even portable. Many home owners still prefer to use standard fireplaces with a stylish surround and hearth and the fire itself set inside the fireplace to give a homely warmth to the room. Often potential buyers will browse through the brochures an don the internet looking at the surrounds first or even complete kits but selecting a suitable insert for the fireplace is also a matter of choice. Many suppliers will give you the option of selecting various inserts for the same surround and these have evolved as quickly as the actual fireplace itself.
A typical gas insert sits inside the surround and can be arched, tiled or just rectangular and they give the fireplace that extra special look. Kit forms are available where the gas fire is included in the price as well as the insert and will consist of a pilot unit for igniting the fire with a flick of the switch, a burner itself which is normally placed behind the pilot system and this normally has a body of vermiculite on top to retain the heat. Ceramic plates are now dying out and artificial coals or logs are taking over with the gas inserts. They give the impression of a real flame and can look very decorative in the room, care must be taken when placing these on top of the vermiculite as air must be allowed to pass through each of the coals or logs, if not the fire will become inefficient and even refuse to ignite.
As expected, all gas fireplace inserts must be fitted by a certified gas engineer, they may look easy to fit but they must be safe to use at all times and leaking fumes can affect the health of the residents.
To make matters even more complicated, gas fires will fall into two main different classes, class 1 fireplace inserts will not require any special flue fitted for their use but they do require a standard flue or chimney to allow fumes to escape, unfortunately this will also allow some of the generated heat to escape as well. Class 2 fireplace inserts require a stainless steel flue to be fitted, a little more expense to pay out but overall these are more efficient in the running costs and general heat output.
Suppliers of gas fireplace inserts
- www.castironfires.com
This company specialise in providing reproduction period fireplaces. On this site you can view Victorian, Edwardian, and Regency fireplaces all with the inserts made to fit snugly inside. What I did like about this company was that you can purchase everything connected to your fireplace in one visit. They supply companion sets,.fenders and fire dogs in an easy to find format. Prices are given over the phone and they will accept orders by phone as well. - www.pendragonfireplaces.co.uk
Established in 2001, this company can also offer everything you need to create the perfect fireplace. They have showrooms which can be visited but contact them first to ensure that they are available to discuss your needs. They have an excellent range of gas fireplace inserts ranging in price from £280 up to £595 for their top models. - www.fireplaceproducts.co.uk
This company also specialise in reproduction inserts that are available arched, tiled or just plain matt black to give the traditional look. They too can supply any items that accompany the fireplace including decorative coal buckets and companion sets. Their prices can range from £250 for a basic insert right up to £750 for a complete kit.
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