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A - Proud Fitting - simply blank
off fireplace opening with steel plate cut to suit; rubble infill
to approximately 10" high with mortar cap. Stove slides out
for soot extraction.
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Pro: Stove Radiates well ; cheap and easy to fit. |
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Con: Stove takes up space in the room. Stove may require to be designed
to fit. |
Approximate Price to fit :
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Labour
£48.00 (4 Hours)
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Materials
£30.00
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Total
£78.00
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B - Proud Fitting - Flue pipe
inserted into chimney at appropriate height; chimney plated off
just below entry; soot extraction through access in the flue pipe.
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Pro: Great radiation , including flue pipe. Suitable for exposed stone
walls. Flue cut to suit. |
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Con: May mean disturbing chimney breast. |
Approximate Price to fit :
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Labour
£72.00 (6 Hours)
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Materials
£90.00
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Total
£162.00
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C - Recessed Fitting - Fireplace
excavated to original opening size; 3' square recommended; steel
register plate made to suit from template; soot extraction through
incorporated access plate.
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Pro: Excellent use of space. Wall acts as heat sink. |
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Con: Walls soak up lots of heat so a larger stove may be required;
can be more labour intensive excavating old fireplace. |
Approximate Price to fit :
[allow extra £100 if a hearth is required]
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Labour
£240.00 (20 Hours)
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Materials
£100.00
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Total
£340.00
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D - Chimney Lining - with stainless
steel multi-fuel liner; 150mm diameter liner straight from chimney
head to stove. Flue on stove extended to above lintel for appearance
and to absorb 'thermal shock'.
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use of space. Wall acts as heat sink. Quick and Easy to clean with
an excellent draw |
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Con: Cost of liner. |
Approximate Price to fit :
[assuming single storey building ; add £100 per storey]
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Labour
£96.00 (8 Hours)
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Materials
£300.00
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Total
£396.00
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N.B. Prices are given for guidance only.
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