classic stove or insert for a Victorian fireplace
Alicja Piotrowska
5 years ago
I’m in two minds about going for the usual stove versus a stove insert
Difference is that usually people go for the freestanding stove and I’m wondering about going for an insert see photos
Will I be disappointed if I go for the insert ?
I plan to renovate the surround
Difference is that usually people go for the freestanding stove and I’m wondering about going for an insert see photos
Will I be disappointed if I go for the insert ?
I plan to renovate the surround
insert stove
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5 years agoAlicja Piotrowska
5 years agoAlicja Piotrowska
5 years agoJust realised that the insert I posted is of a gas stove! And can’t change if
So the dilemma is
Iron cast free standing Woodburner stove
Insert Woodburner stove
Cutting the opening is what I expect so it’s more about - if I go with an insert will I ruin the character of this fireplace (I will have to remove old tiles which are currently painted black - I uncovered a bit as you can see on my first photo but they will have to go and I will just have that little area plastered or re tiled)
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5 years ago minnie101
5 years agoAlicja Piotrowska
5 years agoAnd this is how it looks underneath the paint !! Would these tiles be something done in 50’s?
PROVerity & Beverley Ltd
5 years agoIf you are looking for a small stove to fit into an existing opening try the Hobbit https://salamanderstoves.com/the-hobbit-stove/ I have one at home that I will be using in a Victorian cast insert, it fits really well into a smaller opening but has an output of 4kw meaning it is below the 5kw threshold for having to add additional ventilation to the room.
Photos below from google images just to give you an idea.
sandrasal
5 years ago
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