An inset stove is built into a wall or false chimney breast. Inset stoves give you a 'window of flame' in your wall and are available in many different types, for example double sided inset stoves, ones with curved fronts, or huge wide letterbox insets with doors that slide up and into the wall.
Inset stoves are sometimes called insert stoves which are both the same thing. A cassette stove on the other hand is an inset stove with a second layer of metal around the firebox which forms an air gap around the stove. That allows air in near the bottom and the heated air then flows back into the room. Cassette stoves may sometimes be a little simpler to install.
The heat from an inset stove needs to get out into the room so you usually need to ventilate the chamber that the stove is installed into top and bottom. Some inset stoves even let you connect up air ducts so you can run hot air to other rooms in the house. Sometimes an inset stove is installed into an existing chimney breast or fire surround and there are sizes to suit typical UK fireplaces should you wish to do that. At other times you might create a new chimney breast in the room to install the inset stove into, a freestanding pillar or cube, or a whole new section of wall. Often alcoves, log boxes, a television, seating and lighting may be incorporated to make a design feature of your inset stove which might then become what we term a 'feature wall'.
The pictures of inset stoves should give you some inspiration and design ideas but as ever we are here to help so do just also give us a call to talk it through.
With a high output to the central heating, but a low output to the room, the new EX models are perfect for modern houses.
With a high output to the central heating, but a low output to the room, the new EX models are perfect for modern houses.
With a high output to the central heating, but a low output to the room, the new EX models are perfect for modern houses.
Woodfire Panorama models take care of the central heating and domestic hot water as well as giving a fantastic view of the flames.
Woodfire Panorama models take care of the central heating and domestic hot water as well as giving a fantastic view of the flames.
Whether bringing fire to two rooms at once, or simply looking stunning as the centrepiece in a larger space, the two double sided Panorama models are unique in their looks and function.
Whether bringing fire to two rooms at once, or simply looking stunning as the centrepiece in a larger space, the two double sided Panorama models are unique in their looks and function.
Utilising the same engine as the freestanding Vajolet, this model can be built in.
ACR Tenbury T400 is a 5kW inset stove.
ACR Tenbury T550 is a 5kW inset stove with a larger firebox.
A beautiful double sided stove which can be sited in the centre of a large room to create a division, so creating two linked spaces with a view of the fire from either side.
The Ulys 900 double sided stove is a remarkable double fronted inset stove. Installed in a dividing wall between rooms or in a central column the DFH700 not only warms each side up but can also provide heat to rooms above via the hot air ducting system.
The V80LDF is a stunning double sided stove which will bring warmth and cosiness to two rooms at once. By using 'open and close' vents the amount of warmth that goes to each room can be carefully controlled.
The smallest of the Ulys range with a maximum heat output of 10.6kW This stove has all of the qualities of the larger models, designed for the smaller fireplace.
The portrait Ulys 800 allows the flames to rise more vertically allowing a beautiful flame pattern.With a maximum heat output of 13.5kW this stove is suited to most rooms.
The largest model in the Stella 3 range, the H1000 brings a feeling of warmth and luxury wherever it is fitted.
The Stella 3 DFH700 is a stunning double sided woodburning inset stove. Installed in a dividing wall or in the middle of a open-plan space, the DFH700 will spread its warmth and firelight into every corner.
The largest of the Ulys range, this stove has a larger door than the Ulys 1100, with a large output of up to 17kW this would be suitable for the larger room.