There are many old or dated houses with beautiful, often antique traditional fireplaces where a mantelpiece itself is a feature of the room. The construction of the chimney is often very old-fashioned or simply dated and any renovation work might work out extremely expensive. We do have customers coming to us after getting quotes for their chimney work going well over £10,000. Considering the fact that nowadays fireplaces are not used for heating and remain purely decorative, this often seems too high a budget for preserving the original functionality of the chimney and having a real wood fire.
Bio-ethanol fire could be an option here and there are several special order options that a customer may consider satisfactory. Even though the majority of bio fires are in fact contemporary designs, there are many that would suit a traditional interior better.
At Bio Fires we offer a varied range of options for traditional fireplace lovers. We pride ourselves in being particularly focused on providing solutions for projects calling for a period fireplace conversion.
Our grates would also be an great addition to a thatched roof home as it produces a contained flame and unlike wood-burning fireplaces, which can emit stray sparks or cinders, bioethanol fireplaces burn cleanly and produce no ash or embers.
Bioethanol open flame grates or baskets should be placed in a fireproof opening, which can be lined with vermiculite board, for example. On the other hand, stove-like models can be positioned anywhere in the room since the burner is located inside the unit. This means that your existing fireplace can be easily set up to accommodate a bioethanol grate or stove.
We can not only help you plan and initiate your projects, but we can also create one of a kind, limited edition fireplaces tailored to your needs perfectly. This can often be a lengthy process, but don’t worry we are here to facilitate your requirements perfectly.
Custom projects require a minimum time of 3-6 months and incur a Bespoke Design Charge. Once the sample has been created, we will have to carry out multiple tests with the manufacturer for further testing. In order to do all of this we would require a non-refundable Bespoke Design Charge to cover the costs for producing, testing, shipping etc.
Once the order has been placed with us, we will then credit 50% of the Bespoke Design Charge
The baskets come in two sizes, Black Basket and Polished Steel Fascia Basket are both the same size: 47 W, 28 H, 32 D cm and they are extremely popular for residential refurbishing projects with standard size openings, whereas our Luxury Montagu Basket is the most common choice for architects designing or redecorating a large fireplace. It measures 60 W, 27 H, and 31.5 D cm. It also produces a much larger flame as it is fitted with a large 3L bio fuel container.
