Can you put a cooker in a chimney breast?

Can you put a cooker in a chimney breast?

– The chimney breast will most likely not have an opening height suitable for the height of the cooker so it may need to be raised. Check this dimension and also the clear height that the extractor unit needs to be above an electrical or gas hob.

Do you need a chimney for a range cooker?

Yes. For homes without a working chimney, many Gazco stoves are available as balanced flue models. Balanced flue models work in conjunction with glass-fronted models only.

What can I do with a kitchen chimney breast?

Chimney breasts have several uses, whether they’re dormant or active.

1. Open fireplace. The most obvious reason for having a chimney breast is for the fireplace.
2. Freestanding stove.
3. Feature wall.
4. Entertainment centre.
5. Inset cooker.
6. Plants.
7. Logs.
8. Inset shelves.

Can you put an oven in an old fireplace?

You can certainly instal a cooker and extractor in this location. You might need a flue liner if the chimney is in poor condition, but the extractor can also vent through the wall. You may need to entirely rebuild the chimney where the cooker is going to make it look right.

What is a chimney lintel?

The fireplace lintel or lintel bar is a horizontal beam that runs across the length of the fireplace and supports the chimney. It typically extends into each side of the wall by about 4 inches. Old homes often have a wooden lintel, while newer homes usually have a lintel made of steel, stone, brick, or concrete.

How do you put a new lintel in a fireplace?

How to Fit a Lintel in a Chimney – A DIYers Guide!

1. Decide On Lintel Height.
2. Remove a Brick Either Side Where The Lintel Will Be Installed.
3. Cut Lintel To Size.
4. Install the Lintel On a Bed of Mortar.
5. Re-lay Any Remaining Bricks.
6. Make Good Any Surrounding Work.

Does a wood burner flue have to be straight?

Chimney Heights and Termination The minimum chimney height recommended for minimum performance of wood burning and multi fuel appliances is 4.5 m from the top of the appliance to the top of the chimney. It is best to position the chimney, so that it goes straight up as near to the roof ridge as possible.

Is planning permission required for chimney breast removal?

Planning permission is required when: – removing the shared chimney stack (and pots) on a party wall. Building regulations apply to allow structural works and thus when removing internal chimney breasts, Building Control approval is required.

Can you reduce the width of a chimney breast?

yes it is possible to reduce the chimney breast but there are various ways of doing it. It may be possible to rebuild it as it but smaller but there are a lot of factors to consider.

Does a wood burning stove require building regulations?

There is no legal requirement or stove building regulation that states that you to have a flue liner in your chimney if it is in good condition. However, they are strongly advised by most HETAS installers for both safety and performance reasons. Some of these are: Improved draw.

Do I need to block chimney for electric fire?

All coal-effect electric fires do not require a chimney. The cowl will reduce heat loss from your property and will protect your chimney against water/dampness ingression. Having the cowl fitted correctly will also protect your chimney against bird nesting which can be a nuisance.

Can a cooker be put in a chimney breast?

Yes you can put the cooker in the chimney breast but it will require widening and it would need to be structurally supported with a RS J. Depending on weight above you may need a structural engineer to calculate size and weight bearing. You would not need to notify the council because you are not changing…

Where do cooking pans go in a chimney?

However there is what could be a useful part of the chiney to the left of the cupboard which would explain the arch on the left of the kitchen chimney. As you can see there is a wooden beam in the kitchen where the pans hang from, which goes into the chimney however this goes all the way through a rests on the partioning wall.

How big of a bearing do you need for a chimney breast?

If you open up chimney breast you”ll need 150mm bearing each end for a lintel, if you got gas, I would get rid of cylinder, would make things a bit easier, but without seeing the job,it’s difficult advice, so many variables., & maybe a few surprises. Has someone removed the chimney breast from the bedroom above? KIAB likes this.

Is there a chimney above the airing cupboard?

All there is of the chimney upstairs is the part directly above the arch which is to the left of the red lagged water tank in one of the above photos. The airing cupboard is studding and plasterboard. Click to expand… If that is the case then the job is much simpler. In theory you could remove the entire chimney breast.