Basic guide to fitting Fireplaces with Gas Fires

Fires2u Gas Fireplace Packages includes a stunning large range of fireplace that compliment all rooms and styles of décor. There range includes Jurastone, Marble, Limestone, Wooden or Cast Iron Fireplaces suites and the feedback that fires2u receive from there customers really prove what a stunning addition these Fireplace packages offer to the room they are being fitted into as well as how easy installation of these fireplaces is too!

Fires2u has complied a basic guide to help customers when installing one of there Fireplaces with an Gas fire, which includes many handy tips and ideas to install many fireplace suites. Please note read the below carefully and fully before you carry out any installation to see which points relate to your Fireplace suite –

As with any installation preparation is vital. Always check what type of flue your home has an effective way of doing this is to call out a local Chimney Sweep who can check your flue for you. It can then be cleaned by them, and they can recommend if any remedial work needs to be done. Always ask for a certificate upon completion of any work they do. When this has been completed you can purchase an Gas Fireplace with more confidence.

Please note as with any Gas appliance it must be installed and commissioned by a Gas Safe engineer and registered with Gas Safe

Upon delivery of your Gas fire and Fireplace check all parts and lay them out on a flat dry service in order of installation.

Always prepare the chamber in your chimney breast, or ensure an existing chamber is sufficiently big enough to accept the appliance you are fitting (this is specially advised in the case of precast flues which have very little option of alteration due to there construction).

When working out the dimensions of the chamber always remember to allow for the thickness of your hearth when deciding on the height of the chamber. Once the chamber is prepared ensure you have a Gas supply located within the chamber to prevent any unsightly gas pipes being seen.

Lay down hearth and check it is level and well supported underneath.

Check rebate in surround and ensure back panel is set to suit this rebate,( these can vary so always check before fixing) the back panel should be seeled on outside edge and inner edge were the cut out is located this is to prevent any spillage from the fire occurring.

You can now assemble your Surround.

Most Surrounds are provided with fixing brackets attach these at the points indicated, with the screws supplied.

When setting legs and fixing to wall always check measurements i.e. the outside leg measurement corresponds with the breast plate and header of surround when presented. This may require two people depending on the style of surround chosen.

If you have carried out this preparation work yourself you can now organise your Gas Safe fitter to carry out the installation of your Gas Fire.

Always keep a record of your Fitters registration number, the Serial number (located on the gas appliance itself) and Model number of the appliance as most manufacturers will require these details if a call out is requested under the Manufacturers Guarantee.

Fires2u sell Surrounds, back panels and hearths by manufactures such as Gallery Fireplaces and Pureglow fires they also sell complete Gas fireplace suite which will come with the electric fire appliance from just £495 which includes VAT and delivery.

So what you waiting for your perfect Gas Fireplace is just a click away at Fires2u.com!