Need help with fireplace please!
Geri63
7 years ago
Our house has no chimney, so when we moved in, we added an electric fuel effect fire in a wooden surround (see pic below). We then decided to replace this with a stove. We love the real flame and also we weren't relying solely on oil central heating. This is where we have a problem. .. we miss having a traditional fireplace and mantlepiece. How can we add something to hide the flue without the mantle being too high. I'd love something in limestone. Could this work? Any ideas please? Thanks.
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7 years agoAgree with the above, we've done this before in a few houses, building a fake fireplace is the best idea.
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