Fireline stove, installation of Fireplace and Wood Burning stove - timelapse 

Limekiln100 thank you. Most tile shops have the split faced slate now. This one is split faced rustic. Try Topps tiles.

If you wanted to you could yes.

Darren Devey timber couldn't be used behind the hardie backer within the fireplace chamber but could be used above where the insulated flue would be. Your better off using blockwork so you have something a bit more substantial or if you want to go down the stud route steel stud is best and can be used to construct the chamber as well. The hetas fitter would need good access to install the stove so if building out of stud leave the plasterboard off the breast so he can get in to do what he's got to do.

+The Cosy Stove Company thanks for the advise, much appreciated

Hello thank you for your post. I see where your coming from with externally air fed stoves. I don't know how much of an effect on heat output if it was drawing cold air externally than re using warm air internally. Interesting thought. At the minute though a direct air kit to the back of the stove is not recognised by building control so another air vent still has to be fitted. The UK is a bit behind when it comes to stove technology with the likes of Scandinavia externally air feeding and going straight off the back of stoves horizontally through walls is the norm. I think once recognised by building regs a lot of new builds will all externally air feed and it might make a big difference then.

Thank you for the reply . I went into a house in Lutterworth in the 70's where air was being taken from the floor cavity to get round a very well set up collection of double glazing & door seals . The UK has the advantage & disadvantage of being in a temperate climate , the Scandis , are one ( or two ) jumps ahead , 'cos they have to be . It was going into a shopping centre , where the double doors acted as a 20 person air lock got me .

I want to do the same - have you already done it?

@@daivernon7346 Sadly I've not done the install Dai. I'm considering relocating but waiting for a couple other things to fall in place. If I end up sticking around here and do the install I'll write a response once I figure that piece out.

Hi Keri no reason why you couldn't.

Don't use cement render. You would need lime render to prevent cracking. Lime render is softer so it can move and expand with the heat.

@@thecosystovecompany7402 I thought normal plaster cracks under extreme heat?…

Interested to know this also?

Me too lol

Usually about £1000 to have a flue put in. My mother managed to spend double that somehow. Stove cost is on top of this

There's a guy in my area doing installations for around£500

Peter Balascak you can get dry wall adhesive or dot n dab which lets you stick plasterboard straight on brickwork. Just make sure you use plenty and use a little level. Probably too late hope it went well lol

To finish you would either plaster it or use scrim tape and joint cement. Then paint it. Probably easyer to make up a mdf box at the correct dimensions then put in into the fireplace then put angle beads on the outside edges and plaster the chimney breast. You have to paint both sides of MDF to stop it bowing (incase anyone does this) 😁

Trippy Uk MDF inside a fireplace opening with a live woodburning stove? Doesn't sound ideal, at worst potentially a fire risk surely? Best bet would be scamolex board- the reeded version in particular is very attractive for a fireplace opening.

Plasterboard is classed as a combustible material so definitely not! Try using a cement board like AQUAPANEL.

@@stgeorge6947 Plaster would crack in about three seconds. Board it with cement board or lime render it.

Adam Ward this builders opening size is fine to be unsupported as there is a structural arch above. Any winder and it may be a good idea to support.

Adam Ward

Dont need one

Theres a brick arch in the breast that you cant see. This is part of the original build. On most properties the fire openings have been narrowed and brought lower over the years using additional bricks

Will depend on the height of the chimney.

Eleventy-billion. Ninety-billion if north of Watford.

wozzlepop it’s funny because it’s true 😂

mcxravin The honest answer is far too much! I’ve just been quoted £2,300 for this exact job, without the cost of the actual fire! I’m going to do it myself and buy the materials online for about 40% of the quote.

Is normal for chimney brest to get hot when using a stove??

@@theshootist3873 how'd you get on with your paper thin Chinese liner? £2300 is a fair price for that. Fireline stoves are shit too.

ryanwinter7368 £990 for the materials,?including a new slab, £355 for the stove all done & dusted. Thank you for your concern.

@@theshootist3873 What liner did you end up buying?

It's more than likely 12mm Hardiebacker cement board. Don't know what the adhesive is.

@@MG63 Vitcas HB60 bond adhesive

@@JohnUk65 One year later we get the answer. Thank you. 😅

@@MG63 Better late than never. 👍👍

@@JohnUk65 👍👍

Not sure if you're joking, but if not, you can play at a slower speed if you like.