'Hole in the Wall' Fireplaces - Information For The UK Consumer

In general hole in the wall fires tend to be designed using gas as the fuel source. There are hole in the wall fires available For Class 1, Class 2, and Precast flue systems. In addition a large number of wall fires are available with a Power Flue or Balanced Flue option for those people who do not have a chimney.

Most hole in the wall fires are contemporary in design and are usually positioned on the wall between 3-5 feet of the floor. The obvious advantage of this system is that it frees up valuable floor space.

Wall Fires come in two main types, Self contained units or surround and gas fire insert units. The Chelsea surround on the right is shown with the HotRock HeatWave fire which is a 3.5kw fire. Providing excellent heat. You have the option with a surround only to choose the type of gas fire insert and heat output that you require. Meaning unlike a lot of self contained wall fires you have the option of using it as a primary heat source for the room.

Wall Fires or Hole in the wall fires are designed to fit well into the styling of the modern and contemporary home. Designs vary enormously as does price, but the consumer who is looking to make a dramatic statement or is limited by space may find that a hole in the wall fire is the ideal choice for their home.

You should look carefully at the heat output you require as many hole in the wall fires are designed primarily for looks rather than as a primary heat source. If you have central heating and your fire is to be used as a secondary heat source then most fires should be able to provide that. However if you require your fire to be the main provider of heat for your room then you will need to shop around to find the right fire for you.

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Traditionally the fireplace has been the focal point of the living room and in the evening the family would gather round and play parlor games etc. Most houses that are pre 1960's therefor have a chimney breast that is centralised on one wall to provide a focalpoint for that room. However as we all know times have moved on and the focal point for most rooms these days is the television. It therefor makes perfect sense to mount your Flat screen Plasma TV above the fireplace. Once again this is especially desirable in modern contemporary apartments where space may be of a premium.

There is obviously the concern of heat damaging your Plasma TV. However according to
' The Plasma TV Buying Guide ' As long as you check the temperature above your fireplace where you will mount the plasma TV and it is below 90 degrees Fahrenheit you should be safe to mount your TV there. However we feel it is prudent that If your TV instructions give a maximum operating temperature that you obviously use this as your guide. To read this article in full CLICK HERE.

Shown Left is the Ashborne Fire Surround in Marfil Stone and the Hotrock Inferno Gas Fire both items available from our online shop

Chic Wall Fire - Available from our online shop