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Fireplace

8 years ago

Hello

Could you tell me where you purchased your fireplace from please?

Also, is it ventless? Im thinking of building a false wall to houzz a fireplace like the one in the photo...

Many Thanks
Daisy

Westbourne Grove · More Info

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Lex McMillan Architects Ltd
8 years ago
Hi, It was from Bell fires Ltd. courtesy of Marble Hill fireplaces of London. It is a balanced flue unit and I think we installed some vents at high and low level within the false chimney breast to just stop a build up of heat.
Daisy Hall
Original Author
8 years ago
I have just read the above - thanks
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helous
8 years ago
I was wondering where do you put the TV box DVD etc. thank you.
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Lex McMillan Architects Ltd
7 years ago
Hello Helous, thanks for your question. The property had a central AV system that meant DVDs etc. could all be seen through out the house, so central cupboard elsewhere. If you wanted a simpler system, then you would install a 2cm dia flexi pipe from the back of the tv, through the false chimney and in to a movable cabinet on one side or the other. Its also future proofs it as you can run new wiring through at a later date as required. Hope that helps.
29061921
6 years ago
Thank you so much for you full explanation, I've also wondered how it was done

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