What To Consider When Planning Fireplace Alterations

1. What To Consider When Planning Fireplace Alterations There are many homes built in the UK that have fireplaces already installed. However, over time, as tastes and styles in home design have changed, these fireplaces were either built or boarded up. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find many homes in the UK with closed-up fireplaces where once flames and logs crackled on cold winter evenings. Although fireplaces are still popular today, many UK citizens are opting for alternative sources of heating, including the ever-popular wood-burning or multi-fuel stove. These little stoves are fantastic alternatives to fireplaces as they generate heat in much the same way, but the heat is more evenly distributed throughout the house, heating the entire space as opposed to just the area directly in front of it. There are other benefits of having a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove as well, many of which link to general fire safety. People looking to install a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove in their home will first consider its placement, and the most popular places to install these little heating devices are, of course, the living room or the bedroom, or even the kitchen. As fireplaces used to be so common in many older UK homes, the new trend is to open up these existing focal points once again but rather than utilise them as traditional fireplaces, replace that with a stove while retaining the outer elegance and aesthetic appeal of the original fireplace. Opening up a fireplace in order to install a stove can be a lengthy process and it requires a very specific skill set, which is why it is always better to consult professionals when undertaking a renovation project like this. Many homeowners may think it not only possible but entirely doable to take a sledgehammer and bust through the boarded-up fireplace, however, there are a few things to take into consideration before you get going. Sometimes, it really will be as simple as prying off a piece of wood to reveal a wonderful old fireplace, but often this is not the case. Sometimes the fireplace will have been filled in with brick and mortar, and in other cases, the boards may be affixed in such a way that they will cause damage to the existing structure of the home if it is treated poorly. This is why it is always best to call in the help of professionals for a job such as this as they will have the skills and expertise necessary to help you open up that wonderful fireplace with minimal damage to the home. Another thing to consider before undertaking a renovation project such as this one is that the work will need to comply with several building regulations, particularly if you are installing a stove with a flue. Additionally, if you are making any alterations, which is most likely if you are opening up a fireplace with the intent of installing a wood-burning or multi-fuel stove, you will need to make sure that any structural alterations are in line with the existing building regulations. Also, smoke, gas, and fumes are all byproducts of various types of fires, and if you are wanting to enjoy your fireplace and/or new stove to the fullest, you want to make sure that it is installed in such a manner that you will not be plagued by smoke filtering into other areas

2. of your home once the installation is complete. A professional company that handles this type of work on a regular basis will already have the necessary knowledge regarding all the various building regulations and with a consultation, they will easily be able to tell you what you can and cannot do regarding your fireplace. About Us: Suffolk Stove Installations is an independent HETAS registered company that prides themselves on their wood-burning multi-fuel stoves. They specialise in guiding you step-by-step through the process of choosing, buying, and installing your multi-fuel stove along with flue systems of all types. They are also experienced and proficient in the installation of flexible flue liners, twin walled flue systems, and pumice chimney construction. They provide expert advice and guidance combined with friendly, polite, and reliable service covering the whole of Suffolk as well as parts of Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex. For more information on Suffolk Stove Installations and their flue liners for wood-burning stoves, please visit https://suffolkstoveinstallations.co.uk/.