Fireplaces Keynsham

Fireplace Fitter Keynsham Somerset (BS31): If you are weary of high energy prices and would like to find an alternative method for heating your home in Keynsham, why not open up that disused fireplace and put in a budget friendly wood burning, open or multi-fuel fire? If you choose to add a back boiler to your fireplace, not only can you delight in the ambience and warmth of an open fire on those cold winters' evenings, you'll also be provided with plenty of hot water.

. For starters, Part J of the UK Building Regulations will have to be followed with regards to the construction and installation of any flue linings, fireplaces, hearths and chimney breasts which are an integral part of a combustible appliance in your home in Keynsham. Planning permission may also be necessary before work begins if your home is in a conservation area or is listed.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

You may be able to do some of the restoration work on a bricked-up fireplace if you have the ability needed, but there is always a problem in finding safety and structural issues that need to be resolved professionally. You may discover that the hearth, chimney breast and lintel are in good shape, once you have exposed your old fireplace, and the hidden gem that lies beneath needs nothing more than a visit by a chimney sweep. However, a stopped up flue and old, crumbling brickwork that needs to be reinforced structurally is what you'll more likely find.

If a fireplace is installed improperly there's not only a fire risk to your home, but there can also be associated respiratory health hazards, which is why it is better to hire a competent Keynsham installation team for a fireplace. Making certain that sufficient oxygen is available in a room for a fire to burn satisfactorily is a major part of Part J of the Building Regulations for fireplaces. If there is not enough airflow then it's quite possible that a fire will burn inefficiently and cause a build-up of carbon monoxide, which can be lethal.

It could be necessary to install airflow vents in walls and floors to enable the fireplace to receive sufficient oxygen to burn effectively and safely all the time. Flue vents may also have to be installed in blocked chimney flues which often cause staining and damp spots on to a chimney breast, because of trapped moist air.

BEFORE WORK COMMENCES

It's surprising just how much soot and muck can build up inside an old chimney and fireplace and you'll not know exactly what is there until you open it up. It is recommended that you remove your your furniture and carpets before any fireplace renovation work commences, because even with dust sheets for your furniture, the chance of damage from soot and grime is still possible. If your fireplace is being installed as part of a larger renovation project then it ought to be one of the first tasks to be worked on once you have taken the room back to bare floors and walls. This should help to avoid damage to other phases of your remodelling project (i.e. fresh plasterwork or painted walls), by soot and other chimney dust that is expelled.

CONSTRUCTION AND STRUCTURAL WORK

As soon as the old fireplace has been successfully opened up, you will get a clearer concept of the kind of restoration work that needs to be carried out. You can also then proceed to sweep the chimney and clean any surviving parts of the hearth. The first thing on your checklist should be to bring in a professional Keynsham chimney sweep. Apart from cleaning and sweeping your flue and chimney, they'll also consider the condition of the flue liner and chimney and inform you whether any aspect of the flue and chimney structure needs to be replaced.

Construction work might be needed to strengthen the existing breast and chimney, and it may also be necessary to put in a new flue liner. All this renovation work will need to abide by the all important Building Regulations which are there for your own safety. Experience in good construction techniques and an awareness of the relevant Building Regulations will be needed by anybody who attempts this sort of construction work, so what you really want is a qualified builder or fireplace fitter and shouldn't attempt to do this on your own.

In buildings that are older you may discover the original fireplace is too large for your purposes, in which case a steel or concrete lintel will be required to adapt the opening. The upgrade, repair and installation of the hearth can proceed as soon as the supporting lintel is in place. The current UK Building Regulations demand that the fireplace hearth is raised above floor level, although once upon a time it would often have been sunk into the floor. You will find that there is a huge selection of ready to install hearths in marble, granite or slate, however if your fireplace is of non-standard size you might have to go for a tailor-made hearth, which you should ask your Keynsham fireplace builder about.

DESIGNS AND STYLES OF FIREPLACE

A trip to a fireplace showroom or a browse online will reveal the choices that are available for the different styles and types of fireplaces. It is a good idea to seek the expert advice of the fireplace installation team, because all of the available fireplaces won't be suitable for your particular flue, chimney and airflow situation.

Your current decor, the overall style that you are aiming to create and in some cases, the age of your house in Keynsham, will to some degree determine if you go with an open fireplace, a wood burner or a multi-fuel stove. A wood-burner stove for example, will look awesome when set into an inglenook fireplace, which redirects the heat back into the room and highlights its charm and elegance.

It is still possible to put in a multi-fuel stove or a wood burner, even if there isn't a chimney in your Keynsham home. As long as you've got an outside wall through which a flue from the back or top of the stove can be channeled, you don't need to have a chimney structure in place to benefit from that "real" fire experience.

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

If your circumstances don't allow for the installation of a natural fireplace, what are all the possible alternatives?

Wood Burning Stoves - Available in a whole host of designs and sizes which can be a free standing feature when necessary, these popular stoves can be used in rooms of any size. An integrated back boiler is an extra benefit and could provide steaming hot water for use around the home, or for heating in other rooms via radiators.

Electric Fireplaces - These are appropriate for any room and property in Keynsham, and can be safely and quickly installed by any person who is reasonably competent. Can be inset into conventional fireplaces, and with the "real" looking feel of some electric fires it can sometimes be hard to distinguish from the genuine thing.

Gas Fireplaces - Gas fires are better than multi-fuel stoves or wood burners with regards to thermal efficiency, and you will find a wide array of sizes and styles to complement any property in Keynsham. A Gas Safe certified contractor must maintain and fit any gas fire in your home.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - To create an interesting focal point in your living space, these stoves can be used with a variety of fuels, such as oil, gas, smokeless coal or wood. If you go with something like the AGA range of multi-fuel stoves, you can do cooking, get hot water, and when plumbed into your central heating system, heat your whole home.

Open Fireplaces - The traditional fireplace that can use various fuels such as wood, coal, briquettes and other flammable materials. In the good old days an open fire might have had the reputation of being smoky, inefficient and draughty, however a skillfully fitted contemporary fireplace is a delight to the eye whilst reclining in the warmth it provides.

Fireplace installation work can be carried out in Keynsham and also nearby in: Willsbridge, Barrs Court, Marksbury, Hengrove, Bitton, Longwell Green, Stockwood, Brislington, Saltford, Hanham, Knowle, Pensford, Chewton Keynsham, and in these postcodes BS14 8NR, BS31 1PW, BS31 1DR, BS14, BS31 1JG, BS31 1JT, BS31 1EY, BS31 1JB, BS31 1FQ, and BS31 1PN. If they've got the postcode BS31 and the telephone code 0117, it is fairly likely that they work in Keynsham or somewhere close by. You can click on the "quote" banner to get more information on fireplaces and fireplace installation in the area.

Help, Information and Social Media

To ask questions about fireplace installation check out one of the fireplace forums, discussions include things like widening a fireplace, trims for stoves, pellet boilers and stoves, log burners, building regulations and chimney flues. To see what's happening regarding fireplaces on social websites, check this out. You can pay a visit to the Wikipedia webpage to learn info regarding the health effects of fireplaces, the heating efficiency of fireplaces, the evolution of fireplaces, how fireplaces affect the environment, electric fireplaces and the various types of fireplace. Find out how to install a wood burning fireplace on YouTube here. To check out a useful article about fireplace decorating ideas check this out.

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Keynsham Skip Hire

One of the main drawbacks of carrying out home renovations or improvements in Keynsham is the quantity of waste that's created. Whether or not lots of waste is created by your fireplace installations will depend on the particular circumstances of your project, sometimes there will be a lot of waste, sometimes not so much. Some tradesmen allow for for the removal of waste when they prepare their quotes, and if this isn't itemised ask if this is included, if not you will have to make your own arrangements.

The easiest way to dispose of this waste is to hire a skip. You'll need to pick the appropriate size of skip, because there are many different sizes on offer. Skips can be hired in the following sizes: skip bags (1-1.5 yds), mini-skips (2-3 yds), midi-skips (4-5 yds), builders skips (6-8 yds), roll-on roll-off skips (20-25 yds).

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Fireplace Installers Near Keynsham

Also find: Pensford fireplace installers, Bitton fireplace installers, Saltford fireplace installers, Marksbury fireplace installers, Brislington fireplace installers, Stockwood fireplace installers, Longwell Green fireplace installers, Hengrove fireplace installers, Hanham fireplace installers, Barrs Court fireplace installers, Willsbridge fireplace installers, Knowle fireplace installers, Chewton Keynsham fireplace installers and more. All of these towns and localities are served by companies who fit fireplaces. These versatile tradesmen have the experience and know-how necessary to adeptly install fireplaces in your home. With the help of these dedicated experts, residents can enjoy the warmth, comfort and ambiance that a fireplace brings to their living areas. Local residents can get fireplace installation estimates by simply clicking here.

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