Constructing a new fireplaces is a job that requires professional planning and installation. The flue and chimney are essential for removing the products of combustion safely and efficiently from the fire and the home. As a chimney works on the principle of hot air rising, the flue must be properly insulated to keep the air warm, usually by clay liners. The design and installation of flues and chimneys are subject to building regulations, including minimum widths for flues according to the size of fire and fuel to be consumed.

 Dominant and comforting, the Modern Fireplaces from Edilkamin come in different materials, colors and finishes to suit your taste. Three geometric designs, with integrated storage, which are particularly appropriate for a modern, spacious environment,

For most homes the fireplace will form the focal point of your room. For this reason alone it is important to make sure that you choose the right fireplace for your living space. Choose the wrong fireplace and you could be left with a room that feels unbalanced, out of character, or worse still un-welcoming However by choosing the right fireplace you will bring the whole living area together. Providing a welcome, pleasing and stunning focal point to any well appointed room.

The first question is if you already have got a chimney? If yes, what type of chimney do you have and most importantly, is it in good repair?

When you know the type of chimney you have, the next stage is to decide on what type of heat sources are available to you for your chimney type. Depending on your own chimney type your choices will be either, Natural Gas, Solid Fuel, Electric, or LPG ( liquid petroleum gas - tank or bottle) Balanced Flue, Power Flue or Flueless

 

Art Nouveau Combination Fireplaces from VICTORIAN FIREPLACES

"The Morris" is a reproduction of a Complete Cast Iron Fireplace in the Art Nouveau Style c 1900. It has tile holders and floral detail to the sweeping canopy and frieze

 

 

 

The suspended fireplace is the trend in 2008 ... It is modern, it is technologically advanced and, most important, it is very inviting. It is not only fireplace but above it is beautiful sculpture that creates a strong design focal point in any room. What could be better to gather around it with friends or family and enjoy the dancing fire in a cold winter night. We believe the suspended fireplaces will be even more popular in 2008, especially because they can be perfect solution to a green home building.

Focus suspended fireplaces

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A wonderfully original idea – the Ovalie suspended wood fireplace from Brisach adapts to your home environment by pivoting a full 360 degrees - so you can benefit from its delightful warmth anywhere in the room.

For more information visit

>> British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association (0118 940 3416, feta.co.uk)

>> The Energy Saving Trust (0800 512012, est.org.uk)

>> National Association of Chimney Engineers (01526 322555, nace.org.uk)