You may already enjoy the advantages of a fireplace – the cosiness and warmth a log fire brings to a room makes the long, cold winters all worth it. But what about installing a second fireplace to your home? How easy is it to do, what kind of fireplace are you limited to, and where is the best place for it?
We help to answer all your second fireplace queries here…
Why?
Adding a second fireplace to your home as two main benefits. It can add value onto your house (estimates put it at an extra 5 – 8% of the home’s value). Moreover, the addition of a second fireplace can transform a room from a cold and bare space to a warm and inviting sanctuary. It’s also incredibly energy-efficient – installing a new fireplace can significantly cut energy bills.
Where?
It makes sense to install a second fireplace in a commonly used room in the house. If there’s space in the kitchen, a fireplace can look wonderful, and a welcoming focal point to the heart of the home.
However, it can also be used to make a lesser-used room more inviting. If a dining room is a colder, starker room compared to the warmth and comfort of the lounge, a fireplace will transform the way you use it, making it the perfect room for Sunday lunch, studying, having a quiet read and even switching the TV off and using it as a family games room.
How?
Our installation team at ELB Fireplaces are highly trained in all types of fireplace fittings. From electric fireplaces to traditional wood burners, we have a wide range of fires with a countless array of surrounds. We can install fires in new builds and period properties, in existing fireplaces, recesses and party walls.
There are very few circumstances where installing a fire would be impossible. However, rules regarding chimney height, fireboxes and flues, minimum clearances around vent pipes and limits on fireplace emissions are all things that need to be carefully worked around. Thankfully, our team can provide a consultation which will help work out your options when planning a second fireplace.
ELB Fireplaces will be able to instruct you on the best options for installing a second fireplace in your home. Just contact us here to find out how we can help.
