Inglenook Chimneys
Large open fires or “Inglenook Fireplaces” as they are often called are a popular focal point. If you want to have a large open fireplace, it is important for the chimney to be designed properly with a suitable gather and a flue size that is correctly calculated to match the fireplace area. You will also need to have sufficient permanent ventilation into the room to ensure that the fire can work safely with a good draught up the flue. Topstak supplies a choice of systems for building a large open fireplace and chimney to suit. The options include:
Manor Firechest
This is probably the best and quickest way to build a large fireplace. The firechest combined with an Isokern DM (double module) chimney block system
Extra large concrete flue liners
These extra large flue liners are designed for building a traditional chimney above a large inglenook type fireplace opening. A typical chimney construction
Build an Inglenook
Build what looks like a big inglenook fireplace and install a free standing stove, this means you would still have the grand appearance
