Fireplace installation matters

Installation points, precautions

Often the installation of the fireplace should be based on the construction of the house itself to determine the modern fireplace, there are generally two types of fireplaces, one type of simple steel fireplaces, generally by the mass production of factories; the other is the traditional European style masonry fireplaces, handmade by professional and skilled workers.

Steel fireplaces are more common in the Chinese market, its easy to install, the installer as long as this fireplace is discharged directly into the room in the reserved position can be, but pay attention to this fireplace to avoid the placement of flammable materials around the fireplace and scalding of children.

Masonry fireplaces conform to the orthodox European style, not only in the appearance of the characteristic, but also has the cast iron burning stove does not have the advantages: very high internal combustion temperature and safe temperature of the outer wall. A well-designed fireplace construction process is relatively complex, so it requires specialized technicians to implement, not much used in ordinary Chinese homes, but in villa-type housing is worth having .

When you want to install a new fireplace, you need to decide the best place to install it according to the interior of the house. The more appropriate installation location is the living room, the fireplace in European culture is the centerpiece of the traditional living room. Its installation location generally has three forms: one in the partition wall in the center; another in the outer wall and the inner wall of the intersection of the foot of the shade, the room behind the two, there must be close to the partition wall of the other fireplace, they **** with the same flue; the third is in the hall of the prominent position of the independent, the upper and lower levels of the fireplace is generally aligned. In accordance with safety regulations, the fireplace needs to be closed combustion, that is, it has its own air intake and exhaust channel, to exclude the pollution of the room.

For cast iron fireplaces, the installation requirements vary from model to model. Carefully check the location of the changes required before deciding on the product model, you will get twice the result with half the effort. In general, the simplest installation than the installation of the fireplace without flue, it just need to connect the smoke pipe through the wall or floor with the machine on the line. The chimney of a fireplace with a flue pipe can pass through an exterior wall and exhaust gases to the outdoors, so the choice of fireplace location should consider the chimney of the fireplace can be easily accessed to the outdoors.

The construction of wood-burning fireplaces has special requirements for the installation location, and requires a chimney that is straight through. The flue pipe extends through the roof and away from neighboring buildings, so discuss the feasibility of this with your dealer before finalizing the purchase and installation. Fuel storage is also a consideration, and wood-burning fireplaces are best placed close to garages and attics where wood is stored.

Installation Matters

1, fireplaces are installed in rooms with the most activity to achieve maximum thermal efficiency. If the room is high, use a ventilator to spread the heat slowly into the active area.

2, to work with a fireplace that is fully automated, install an electrical outlet and electrical hookup box next to the location where it will be installed before finalizing the installation.

3, in the case of duplexes, if the fireplace can be placed on the stairway turnaround platform, it can spread the heat directly to the upper room or the lower room, thus achieving the purpose of energy saving.

4, the floor where the fireplace is placed also needs to be insulated. Its requirements vary according to different products. Open wood-burning fireplaces require a very wide base to hold the sparks and ashes. Setting up a glass fireplace door should also be considered to regulate the flame.

5, Pick a suitable base, you can ask your dealer to assist, using ceramic, marble and masonry products are all good choices. Different styles of hearths come in a range of colors and materials to choose from to suit your needs. Alcohol fireplaces.

6, All fireplace design and construction requires specialized knowledge to ensure safety and efficiency in use .