If you love a warm glow and effect created by fireplace, and are living in a home or apartment that doesn’t have a chimney or exterior wall, then it is still possible to install a fireplace. Electric fireplaces have come a long way from the predecessor, and have extremely realistic flame effects. Many people mistakenly assume that electric fireplaces will not look as effective as gas or solid fuel alternatives. In reality, some modern Electric Fireplaces are even more realistic at emulating solid fuel open wood-burning fire then gas fireplaces are! Essentially the overall effect is created by having a luxurious fire surround complemented by high-quality electric fire inset.
How to install electric fireplace against a flat wall
In order to install electric fireplace against a flat wall, all you need is a sufficient rebate. A fireplace rebate is the internal distance within the fire surround available to recess an insert fire. For example, the majority of Dimplex electric fire inserts require 55 mm recess depth. If you fireplace will be installed against a flat wall (hence you do not have the recess such as the chimney), then you will require a minimum 55 mm rebate in order to have the fire fit flush into the fireplace. The majority of fire surrounds are available with a 75 mm rebate option, which makes them ideal for the installation of electric fireplaces against a flat wall.
Installing a gas fireplace against a flat wall
It is also possible to install a gas fireplace against a flat wall (doesn’t necessarily have to be an exterior wall) if you purchase flue-less gas fire. Flue-less gas fires work using a catalytic converter similar to a car, and are thus suitable for homeowners that do not have a chimney or exterior wall. Flue less gas fires may require and air brick to be created in the room or have a minimum size. The exact requirements required for a flue less gas fire will depend on the make and model of the fire. Burley (www.Burley.co.uk) is a well-established reputable manufacturer of such fires.
In order to install a flue less gas fire against a flat wall all you will require is an adequate rebate size (again of the depth required to recess the fire engine will vary on the make and model selected).
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