Fireplaces Longbenton

Fireplace Fitter Longbenton Tyne and Wear (NE12): Installing a brand new fireplace or re-opening an old disused fireplace in your Longbenton property is a splendid way to add charm and a homely feel to any room. If you decide to combine a new fireplace with a back boiler, not only can you enjoy the ambience and warmth of an open fire during the cold winters' evenings, you will also be supplied with lots of steaming hot water.

Before you begin bashing away at a blocked up chimney there are a few things you will need to think about to make sure you can install your new fireplace in an efficient and safe way. Any work that is completed on your chimney breast, hearth, flue lining and fireplace must conform to the United Kingdom's Part J building regs for combustible appliances. If your home is a listed building you will also have to find out if planning permission is required from the local authorities before any work is started.

DIY OR PROFESSIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION?

A straightforward remodeling of a pre-existing fireplace can perhaps be executed by a competent DIY enthusiast, but if any construction work is necessary there is the possibility of running into structural issues which will have to be handled by a professional. You could be fortunate when you expose the old fireplace and discover you need nothing more than a good clean up of the hearth and a sweep of the chimney to get your fire roaring. However, what you will likely discover is a patch of crumbling bricks that conceals issues such as a blocked chimney or a lintel that needs replacing.

A wrongly installed fireplace can cause significant fire risk and respiratory health problems and should only be put in by a specialist fireplace installer in Longbenton with the knowledge and experience to do the work safely. There must always be airflow into a room where there's a fireplace to guarantee sufficient amounts of oxygen allow the fire to burn safely. If the airflow is not good enough then it is possible that a fire will not burn efficiently and cause carbon monoxide to build up, which can be lethal.

To get past this issue a professional Longbenton fireplace fitter will assess the situation and fit vents in the room, or beneath the floor, to ensure a sufficient airflow for the fire to burn properly and safely. Blocked off and unused chimney flues may also need to have air vents installed since they can trap moist air causing damp to occur inside the chimney breast.

BEFORE WORK STARTS

A substantial amount of dust and soot can be discharged from a blocked up chimney upon opening it up for renovation. A decent Longbenton fireplace installer will bring coverings for your home furnishings and supply a bit of protection, however it is sensible when possible to remove carpets and furniture from the area before work starts in earnest. If you are installing a fireplace as part of an overall home restoration project then it ought to be one of the first things to be completed after you've got the room back to bare walls and floors. This helps prevent any staining damage to any refurbished work you may have already completed.

STRUCTURAL & CONSTRUCTION WORK

Now you can see the opening of your fireplace it is time to sweep and clean the hearth and chimney and identify what is fit for restoring. The very first item on your agenda should be to call in a proper chimney sweep. They will not only make sure that your chimney and flue are completely clean, but they can also take a look at the state of the chimney and flue liner and offer guidance if you need to upgrade any area of the chimney and flu, such as the flue liner.

After a chimney sweep's assessment it may be required to install a new liner and/or strengthen the chimney breast as laid down in Part J of the UK Building Regulations. This work must be done by a skilled tradesman who is acquainted with the building regulations and good construction practices.

If the size of the original fireplace is larger than your needs, a concrete supporting lintel must be put in. When you have successfully supported your fireplace with a lintel it will then be time to repair or update the hearth. You may find your existing hearth has been set into the floor, but to conform to current building regulations it is required to be raised above floor level. If your fireplace is of non-standard size you might have to choose a tailor-made hearth, but there are also a wide range of ready to fit hearths in marble, slate or concrete.

STYLES OF FIREPLACE

If you pay a visit to a fireplace showroom you're spoilt for choice with the wide range of different options available to you. It is quite possible that owing to your current chimney, flue and airflow to the room, that some fireplaces might not be appropriate, therefore it's a good idea to follow the the advice and recommendations of the fireplace installer in this respect.

Whether you go with a wood burner, an open fireplace or a multi-fuel stove will depend on the overall style you're trying to develop, your existing decor and in some cases, your home's age. For instance, an attractive inglenook fireplace can be an eye-catching backdrop for an old-fashioned cast iron wood-burner stove, which highlights its character and deflects the heat into the room.

Even if your Longbenton home doesn't have a chimney breast you still have options for a fireplace feature by putting in a wood burning or multi fuel stove. Provided that you've got an exterior wall through which a flue from the top or back of the stove can be routed, you don't need to have a pre-existing chimney in place to benefit from that "real" fire experience.

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

The charm and ambience of a log fire can't be beaten, however what options are available if this type of fireplace isn't possible within your Longbenton home?

Wood Burning Stoves - Even the smallest room in Longbenton can benefit from the installation of a wood burner, which come in an array of styles, and can even be installed free standing. An integrated back boiler is an added benefit and can provide steaming hot water for use around the home, or for heating for the house via radiators.

Gas Fireplaces - Come in a wide range of designs to suit any home and are generally more efficient than wood burning stoves. Gas fireplaces must only be maintained and fitted by a qualified Gas Safe registered technician, (Gas Safe replaced CORGI registration in 2009).

Open Fireplaces - The classic fireplace which can make use of different fuels such as briquettes, smokeless coal, wood and other burnable materials. A professionally fitted contemporary open fire will be no comparison to the smoky old fireplace that was blocked up by past owners, and its warm elegance is a delightful addition to any home in Longbenton.

Electric Fireplaces - Simple installation and a diverse choice of designs make electric fires an extremely popular choice for Longbenton properties that don't have a chimney breast. Can be set into conventional fireplaces, and with the "real" looking feel of some electric fires it can sometimes be hard to distinguish one from the genuine article.

Multi-Fuel Stoves - Can be used with a range of fuels, including coal, wood, gas or oil, to generate a unique focal point in your home in Longbenton. The AGA range for example is well known as being capable of providing heating for the whole home, a supply of hot water and an oven and hob for cooking all in one unit.

Fireplace installations are available in Longbenton and also in: West Moor, Heaton, Forest Hall, Killingworth, Benton, Grange Park, Jesmond, Wallsend, South Gosforth, Camperdown, Melton Park, Holystone, Newcastle upon Tyne, High Heaton, Backworth, and in these postcodes NE12 8EG, NE12 8SW, NE12 8PN, NE12 8PF, NE12 8RL, NE12 8XQ, NE12 8XY, NE12 8PA, NE12 8NL, NE12 8EH. Locally based Longbenton fireplace specialists will most likely have the postcode NE12 and the dialling code 0191. Simply click the "quote" form or banner to get details about fireplace installation in your area.

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Around Longbenton

In the previous twelve months fireplaces had been fitted in the following Longbenton streets: Lutterworth Road, Bishop Rock Drive, Grampian Place, West Farm Avenue, Northfield Drive, Sharon Close, Heron Place, Housesteads Gardens, Cardinal Close, Stoneleigh Avenue, Queensbridge, Consort Place, Purbeck Road, Kingfisher Road, Blackfriars Way, The Chesils, Whitefriars Way, Cotswold Avenue, Pennine Way, Rowanberry Road, Stonechat Place, Rossendale Place, Merlin Place, Station Road, Killingworth Way, Salters' Lane, and in these Tyne and Wear postcodes: NE12 8EG, NE12 8SW, NE12 8PN, NE12 8PF, NE12 8RL, NE12 8XQ, NE12 8XY, NE12 8PA, NE12 8NL, NE12 8EH.

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