Off centre opening in fireplace
We have taken out the gas fireplaces and want to reinstate the original fireplaces. As you can see when we have stripped back the fireplace upstairs and it was originally off centre (see the original lintel stone). Our builder thinks this is because the flue from downstairs runs to one side.
My husband doesn't like the off centre eas and thinks we should just plaster over and lose the fireplace. I really want to retain it as a feature.
WDUT? Do you think it being off centre is too weird? We will open it back up to the original size of the lintel.
Comments (10)
ruby who
8 years ago
PROAmber Jeavons Ltd
8 years agoHello Pullpuppy,
I'd say don't cover it over... but it looks as though you may be able to open it out a bit further... It looks like it's been filled in somewhat with any sized brick... Have given you an indication where you can see a line. Mine was a similar thing where it was bricked in, marble surround and mantel bashed into bits and throw into the back.. then a little tiny thirties thing was stuffed in it's place.. So sad as I could not afford to re- instate the marble surround..... .. : ))
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minnie101
8 years ago
mrsmcee74
8 years ago
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8 years agoallthreeofus
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoGood morning. Your builder is right, there will be a flue from downstairs running up the right hand side. You can see where the natural opening is for the fireplace which has been bricked up to accommodate the fire which was previously in situ. Obviously the fitter will try to locate the fireplace as centrally as possible on the breast wall so it looks pleasing to the eye, but in a bedroom, the fireplace would have been very plain and functional rather than decorative, so it would be normal to be sited to one side. Your fitter would usually take out the existing brickwork and then rebuild it to accommodate the next fireplace should you decide to reinstate one. View our range at Pendragon Fireplaces for further information.
You've bought a 1850s Victorian Gothic cottage, embrace it for what it is.
PS. Whatever you do, your builder mustn't disturb the flue from downstairs, as any leakages will result in fumes from the fire below coming into the bedroom. Each fireplace will have it's own flue and chimney, they never join together. I would advise you use a qualified 'Hetas' fitter to do your fireplaces, not a builder.
ruby who
8 years agoMy fireplace is off centre , awaiting log burner but I don't think that it looks odd.
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